Friends of Earth and Space | Royal Ontario Museum

Sandstone concretion "Gogotte"

The newly launched Friends of Earth Space is comprised of like-minded people who have a special interest in learning about rocks, minerals and gems from our planet as well as meteorites, which are samples from our solar system.

To Promote learning about Earth and Space, we

Assist with the bimonthly Meteorite, Rock, Fossil, Gem and Mineral ID clinics

Sponsor ROM Daytime talks and assist with gallery walk-throughs

Co-organize and facilitate visits by various interest groups

Publish Newsletters bi-annually with submissions by FES volunteers and Earth and Space staff

Assist with organized gallery activities during RFTH, March Break and Fun Sundays

Through donations and fundraising, we

Support projects, research and acquisitions, as identified by the Curator and staff of the Earth and Space section.

Our fundraising events have included

Run for the ROM campaign

For further information email us at: fes@rom.on.ca
To donate now, please complete and return the attached Donation Form or Donate Online

Sandstone concretion "Gogotte"

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Une opale noire sertie de diamants, formant un véritable caléidoscope reflétant toutes les couleurs de l'arc-en-ciel dans de nombreuses directions.

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Une tranche de la météorite d’Esquel ayant l'apparence d'une pierre incrustée de métal gris et doré

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Une tranche de rhodochrosite: cercles concentriques rouges et blancs

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Quartz rock

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3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM

This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in ROM's inspiring galleries.

Child enjoying ROM Kids Junior program with parent watching

Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life.

Three people look at a dinosaur bone while a ROM expert explains.

Member Events & Exchange Weekends

Members can enjoy Member Evenings, screenings, panel discussions, and conversations with ROM experts. Members can also access free or discounted exchange weekends with other cultural institutions.

3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM

This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in ROM's inspiring galleries.

Child enjoying ROM Kids Junior program with parent watching

Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life.

Three people look at a dinosaur bone while a ROM expert explains.

Member Events & Exchange Weekends

Members can enjoy Member Evenings, screenings, panel discussions, and conversations with ROM experts. Members can also access free or discounted exchange weekends with other cultural institutions.

ROM Members examing exbihition wall