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Lives and Legacies: Neil Cochrane
As a retired graphic designer, Neil Cochrane has a deep appreciation for good design. In fact, you could even say it’s in his blood. His family has been involved in design in one form or another—as gardeners, house decorators, and wallpaper printers—since the late 18th century. After
Hennick Family donates $50 million to advance ROM’s strategic vision
In June 2022, ROM proudly announced a $50-million donation from the Hennick Family Foundation – the single largest cash donation in its history. The Hennicks’ contribution supports a multi-year revitalization plan to advance a vision to an even more welcoming and inspirational focal point of
A Gift to Future Generations
During his decades as an elementary school teacher, Thomas Charles Messecar Logan was devoted to inspiring brighter futures for young people. And though he passed away in March 2022, his impact will continue thanks to his generous estate gift to ROM. “Thomas believed in the power of the arts to
Planned Gift reflects couple’s passion for the ROM
Blanche and Wes Mitchell shared many passions in their life together: the arts, learning, and travelling—but chief among them all was the Royal Ontario Museum. They loved the ROM so much they left a significant gift to the Museum in their wills—making them members of the Currelly Legacy Society
A lifelong love becomes a lasting legacy
At a young age, Marnie Hunt’s father introduced her to books, the theatre, film and classical music. The result was a lifelong love for all the arts – including ROM. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychology, Marnie spent her career as a social worker with the
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 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
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
John Borovilos- Investing in a Legacy of Learning
John Borovilos conducts around 50 Museum tours each year. When John Borovilos talks about the ROM’s collections, his enthusiasm is palpable. A ROM Member since the 1980s, he recalls visiting the ROM as a child and being astounded by the height of the Museum’s Nisga’a mortuary totem pole,
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