The Yale Peabody Museum is one of the most unique museums in the United States. The museum has a phenomenal collection of dinosaur bones, for which it is most known. On top of the amazing collection of dinosaur bones the museum also offers collections of minerals, and artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world. Best of all, admission is free! The museum has recently been renovated and looks great. The first floor contains the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs gallery which features the The Age of Reptiles Mural. This gallery is perhaps the greatest in the museum. On the same floor you can also see the “World of Change” and “Human Footprint” galleries. The can’t miss exhibits here are the brontosaurus skeleton, stegosaurus skeleton, a fossil of a fish eating a fish, various early mammals and early hominins skeletons. The second floor features a “History of Science and Technology” hall and artifacts from the ancient civilizations. Some of the artifacts from ancient civilizations include a stele that has Hammurabi’s Code on it, and early clay tablets with cuneiform on them. l. The third floor of the museum has a vast collection of minerals from all around the world, and meteorites from out of this world. Dioramas of North American animals can be seen here as well. The museum also features the “Hall of the Pacific” where artifacts from the Pacific islands civilizations can be seen. Check the museum’s website for where to park. There are very few museums which offer so much for free. There is something here for everyone. This museum offers breathtaking exhibits that cover a variety of topics. It is easy to spend many hours here. A must see for just about anyone!