Free Main Floor is back!
July 2 - September 2, 2024
7 days a week (including Mondays), no advance ticket required.
Free Main Floor returns on July 2 with live performances, educational activities for kids, and access to ROM’s expansive first floor—all for free!* Plus, returning this year, performances will take place outside the building on Queen's Park Plaza and Performance Terrace overlooking Philosopher’s Walk on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Free Main Floor Galleries
- Currelly Gallery
- First Peoples**
- Korea
- China
Earth: An Immersive Journey and Wild Cats will be open and tickets will be available for purchase.
**Admission to the Daphne Cockwell Gallery dedicated to First Peoples art & culture is free of charge to the public all year round.
Activity Stations
China Gallery
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily
All ages welcome
Activities, objects, and specimens change weekly so there is always something new to experience, learn, and create.
- Learn about colorful Chinese lucky clouds and create your own lucky cloud to bring home.
- Dive into the world of Japanese miniature art and design a tiny masterpiece.
- Uncover the magic of draping a beautiful sari with fun hands-on crafts and activities.
Currelly Gallery
Calling all cat lovers! Enjoy cat-themed activities and crafts every weekend.
Starting June 29 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (June, July, and August)
Live Performances
Enjoy Toronto's diverse cultural communities through a wide array of live music, theatre, and dance performances.
Currelly Gallery
Daily at 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM, and 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
| Date | Artist |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 15 | Swing Toronto |
| Tuesday, July 16 | Chinese Cultural Centre GTA |
| Wednesday, July 17 | Fay and Fluffy |
| Thursday, July 18 | Shadow Puppets with Little Chaos Co. |
| Friday, July 19 | My Pop Choir |
| Saturday, July 20 | Nuanced Music |
| Sunday, July 21 | Roman Reenactors |
Queen's Park Plaza and Performance Terrace
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM and 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (weather dependent)
| Date | Artist |
|---|---|
| July 12 | Adam Solomon |
| July 13-14 | Nat Beja |
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Free Main Floor is made possible by the generous support of the Temerty Foundation.
Activities and performances are generously supported by The Schmidt Family.