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The Art of Creating a Legacy
As a DMV member for over 35 years, Josephine Breyfogle was always willing to take on new challenges—challenges to help advance the Museum’s mission and impact in the community. Thanks to a thoughtful gift in her estate, she will continue to do that for many years to come. Before she passed away
ROM Mourns the Passing of Hyacinth Gloria Chen
ROM was deeply saddened by the passing of Hyacinth Gloria Chen in January 2022. Ms. Chen was a truly incredible woman who left behind a tremendous legacy, both as successful businesswoman and a dedicated mother and grandmother who instilled the greatest values and principles in her family. ROM
ROM Announces Plan to Reimagine the Museum for the Future
In February 2024, ROM proudly announced the launch of OpenROM, a multi-faceted initiative that will dramatically open the Museum up even more to the public, creating a thriving cultural and civic hub in the heart of the city. Grounded in ROM’s overarching vision to further enhance visitor
Donors Endow ROM Curatorship of North American Archaeology
From left: Gino Vettoretto, Isabel Alves-Vettoretto, and Christian Vettoretto One ROM curator can touch thousands of lives through the collections they develop, the exhibitions they curate, the students they mentor, the courses they teach, and through their own path-changing research and
Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life
On November 14, 2018, the ROM proudly announced that Toronto philanthropists Jeff Willner and Stacey Madge generously committed $5 million for the future Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life. This investment will establish a new 10,000 square foot permanent gallery that explores the beginnings of
Quarterback of Culture
Wander ROM’s galleries and you will find countless examples of legendary champions – statues of Rama, amphoras depicting Athena, colourful prints of Gandhi, a towering T. rex. But ROM has another kind of champion too – tireless supporters like Rob Pierce. An advocate of cultural philanthropy,
Janice Price appointed President and CEO of ROM Governors
Following an extensive international search in collaboration with Isaacson, Miller: Executive Search, the Royal Ontario Museum Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Price as the new President & CEO of ROM Governors, the foundation responsible for philanthropic
Curatorship of Canadian Art & Culture
Philanthropist Red Wilson establishes the permanently endowed ROM Curatorship of Canadian Art and Culture Objects are the ultimate storytellers of ROM – giving us glimpses into endless worlds and helping us understand our own. But they wouldn’t be as meaningful to us without the expert curators
Partners Enable Children to Visit the ROM
Established in 2006, the School Visits Bursary Program has enabled more than 137,225 students and educators to visit the Museum. This unique experience puts learning into the child’s hands, inviting them to handle real objects and artifacts, and to engage with passionate experts.
ROM Celebration 2024
Celebrating Volunteerism and Philanthropy On June 5, 2024, ROM warmly welcomed almost 400 guests for its annual ROM Celebration event. Now in its 27th year, this beloved tradition celebrates the many dedicated supporters and volunteers whose generosity enables extraordinary exhibitions, curatorial