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Facing Histories: A Block Maker, a Dye Specialist, and a Textile Study Room
This guest post was written by Rajarshi Sengupta, ROM IARTS fellow 2017/18. Master block maker Gangadhar Kondra was leaning over the table to closely examine a cotton hanging intricately adorned with block-printed designs, in the textile study room of the Royal Ontario Museum. This was his first
Ultimate Dinos Sneak Peek: Dinos in the Big City
We returned from the field in Patagonia to the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. At about 13 million people in the metro area, BA is the largest city in the country, and third largest in modern Gondwana (behind Sao Paulo and Cairo). There are dinosaurs in Buenos Aires, but only in museums, as the
Arti Chandaria (1960-2015)
Arti Chandaria, long-time ROM friend, volunteer, and supporter passed away on Friday January 23, 2015. She lived each day with vigor and enthusiasm, never letting cancer impede her from a life of discovery. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, she inspired with her passion,
Science communication at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto and the Natural History Museum, London: two experts compare notes
By guest blogger Temira Bruce, 2016 Environmental Visual Communication Program graduate. Museums are synonymous with knowledge and learning. We can all likely conjure a picture in our minds of polished floored galleries showcasing a variety of objects positioned artistically beside their
CANADA 150 – Ontario – Crokinole Board
One of my favourite objects in the Canadian Decorative Arts Collection is the crokinole board. The board at the ROM dates from 1890-1910 and was made by the Schultz Brothers in Brantford, Ontario. It is oak, with painted wood details. The set contains all 24 pieces. The board was donated by
Family Plan for March Break 2015!
For March Break this year we’ve decided to try to see as much of the world as we can without using our passports! First up? At least one visit to the ROM! Luckily the ROM has a ton of special March Break programming that looks fun and family-friendly. The programming is running for the full week
Biodiversity Series wins award!
Last week, the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects recognized the City of Toronto Biodiversity Series of booklets with their Service to the Environment award. The award is “In recognition of the recipient’s ongoing contribution in supporting sensitive, sustainable stewardship of the
NEW Discovery: A Bone-headed Dinosaur the size of a Dog
This week the prestigious scientific journal Nature Communications reported the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, Acrotholus audeti. It is the oldest bone-headed dinosaur ever unearthed in North America. The unusual dog-sized, plant-eating dinosaur was discovered by palaeontologists Dr.
Hands On Family Day Weekend
This year’s ROM Family Day long weekend delivers a first-hand exploration of ROM Biodiversity. In the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Family Gallery of Hands-on Biodiversity and the CIBC Discovery Gallery we're delivering a hands-on experience with three wild touch tables offering a
Museum Monday with Melissa- March 30, 2015
Hope you all had a great #PROMX and #MuseumWeek! This past week was quite busy and eventful. This coming week will be more focused on workshops and learning in creative ways. Here’s a few things to take part in this week. Young adults will enjoy this week’s ROM Speaks event entitled “