Apex the Stegosaurus makes its debut at American Museum of Natural History (8 images)

By Wade Sheridan

A Stegosaurus fossil named Apex is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City during a press preview event on Wednesday. Apex, which measures 11.5 feet tall and 27 feet long, will be open to visitors starting on Sunday.

A Stegosaurus fossil named Apex is revealed during a press preview event at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on December 5, 2024. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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The fossil is on loan from billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Griffin purchased Apex in 2024 at auction from Sotheby's for $44.6 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Apex is the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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