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Member Profile: Rapid Fire Questions With Ian Leaver

Member Profile: Rapid Fire Questions With Ian Leaver

Ian Leaver is a 25-year-old ROM Member with autism who visits the Museum often, touring the exhibitions and spending time with other ROM visitors and staff. Ian's mother, Wendy, says that although Ian does not ask many questions due to his disability, his visits to the ROM have brought out

Holiday Gift Ideas

Join us for the annual Member Shopping Weekend December 3, 4, & 5, 2016 Ornaments, unique jewellery, holiday apparel and more! The ROM Boutiques have you covered this holiday season.   Receive a special discount of 20% off regularly priced merchandise* at the ROM Boutique and the Exhibition

National Volunteer Week 2017 | Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Novak

Elizabeth Novak served as the Community Co-Chair of the ROM Diversity and Inclusion Committee from January 2011 to January 2017.  What inspired you to volunteer at the ROM? I was inspired to do volunteer work at the ROM because of my love of museums, and in particular the Royal Ontario Museum.

Weapon Wednesday

Weapon Wednesday

Weapons are one of the most politically-incorrect subjects there are, associated with brutality and violence. But they are also important, and have often defined the cultures that made them (perhaps because warriors dominated most past societies). When we talk about the Bronze Age or the Iron Age

Museum Monday with Melissa

Museum Monday with Melissa

This is the first in a series of Monday blog posts by Guest Blogger, Melissa Doyle!   If you've ever been to March Break at the ROM you'll know it's a magical time to visit. With so much to see and do it makes for an exciting week. This year's theme is Futurology: Adventures in

Volunteer Week 2013

This week across the country, 13.3 million volunteers are being honoured through National Volunteer Week- and for us the ROM's many dedicated volunteers have pride of place! The contribution of the ROM's Volunteers is immeasurable.  It’s woven into the rich history of the museum and is

Archaeology Weekend Recap

Submitted by Chen Shen, Vice President, World Cultures Here we have UofT graduate students explaining artefacts from the Aegean, behind them more students showing Onario artefacts, and behind them quipu-making with Dr. Justin Jennings! Over 40 archaeologists from the ROM and the University of

6 Holiday Gift Ideas for Museum Lovers

‘Tis the season of giving, so we thought we’d share some of our favourite ROM-themed gift ideas with you! There's something for everyone at the ROM. 1. Wrap up a ROM membership Starting at only $54 for students, ROM membership offers a world of experiences that last long after the holidays

Citizenship Ceremony

The ROM and Citizenship and Immigration Canada hosted a citizenship ceremony during Citizenship Week on Monday, October 15, 2012, in the Samuel Hall/Currelly Gallery followed by a reception in Bronfman Hall. For the event, which was the first held at the ROM since the year 2000, the ROM and

National Volunteer Week 2018: Sharon Aitken

Name: Sharon Aitken, a retired teacher and dental hygienist,  started volunteering approximately 3 years ago.   What inspired you to volunteer at the ROM? Sharon: I have wanted to be a volunteer at the ROM for many years. I love learning new things, meeting and working with people and I love