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Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano Opens with a Bang
If you happened to go by the ROM at night last week, you might notice that we were looking quite....volcanic. Over the week, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal was the canvas for an outdoor activation that featured an animated Mt Vesuvius. The volcano got more and more active, culminating in an
Tsuu T'ina Jr. Sr. High visits the ROM
It came as a surprise yesterday when Marie Menard wrote that she had brought her grade nine class from Tsuu T'ina Jr. Sr. High School all the way to Toronto and would like me to meet with them at the ROM the next day. Today I had the pleasure of meeting these warm and well-mannered students.
Museum Monday with Melissa- June 22, 2015
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far! Yesterday was the first day- and the longest day of the year. Time to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. What a perfect time for the Museum to have so much to offer. Whether going with friends, family or a first date, there is something for
ROM Style: Asian Inspired
Visit the ROM Boutique and bring home the treasures of a well-travelled collector Great interior designers have a long tradition of travelling far and wide in search of inspiration. They know that great designs can come from almost anywhere—art, fashion, fabric, and of course, furniture. Although
Bug Hunting with Bed Sheets
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ROM Selfie Guide
1. Mimicking a statue can be fun. Look closely at the statue to make sure you get it right. 2. When attempting to take a selfie with a dinosaur, please ensure the dinosaur is actually in the shot. 3. We know a good selfie is important, but please do not interrupt other visitors to get your shot. 4.
Weapon Wednesday: Pesh Kabz
Pesh Kabz daggar with sheath. Steel, jade, stone, water buffalo horn, fabric. 19th century, India. ROM 948.1.256a-b The Collection of the First Lord Kitchener. Currently part of the South Asian Study Collection in the ROM’s Education Department. Written by Aruna Panday, Ph.D Candidate York
T. rex vs. Pan Am Athletes: Who Would Win a Race?
Guest blog post by Environmental Visual Communication Student Lisa Milavic With the revival of the Jurassic Park franchise this summer, the popular question gets raised again: can we clone dinosaurs? Although it is still a resounding “no” by scientists, we are still welcome to consider how cool
Museum Monday with Melissa- July 20, 2015
What an exciting time for the ROM. This week there is so much to see and do. With the beautiful weather we are able to enjoy it is a great time to get out and visit the Royal Ontario Museum. Nothing could be more exciting than a new dinosaur discovery. In just the last few days, a recent
Japanese Art Collection at the ROM
The Japanese art collection at the ROM includes approximately 10,000 objects: it is the largest collection of the kind in Canada. The largest number of Japanese items is from the Edo period (1601-1868). Among them are lacquer works, such as incense containers and writing boxes beautifully decorated