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Museum Monday with Melissa- November 2

Museum Monday with Melissa- November 2

It was great to see so many new and familiar faces celebrating the Day of the Dead at #FNLROM this past Friday.  There is so much to see and do this week!  If you haven’t already you’ll definitely want to warm up in the #ROMpeii exhibit- keep note that it is only going to be open until

International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Mark Peck

International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Mark Peck

Behind every great team of volunteers is a Volunteer Manager who ensures that their team reaches their full potential. In honour of International Volunteer Managers Day this November 5 th, the ROM turns the spotlight on some of the staff who activate our many fun and exciting volunteer programs.

International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Ann Macpherson

International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Ann Macpherson

Behind every great team of volunteers is a Volunteer Manager who ensures that their team reaches their full potential. In honour of International Volunteer Managers Day this November 5 th, the ROM turns the spotlight on some of the staff who activate our many fun and exciting volunteer programs.

International Volunteer Managers Day: Thank You, ROM Volunteer Managers!

International Volunteer Managers Day: Thank You, ROM Volunteer Managers!

November 5, 2015 marks International Volunteer Managers Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the dedicated and hardworking staff who mobilize and support volunteers around the world. This year’s theme is “Volunteer Managers: the power behind superhero volunteers.” Indeed, behind every

Ladybug, ladybug and more ladybugs

You may have seen lots of ladybird beetles flying about recently. Unlike our native species which are adapted to Canadian winters, the Asian Multicoloured Ladybird Beetle (Harmonia axyridis) has to find a place to hibernate over the winter, usually indoors. With the warm weather we have had this

Martians among us

Martians among us

With the announcement of three new Martian Meteorites in the ROM’s planetary science collection, recent evidence of flowing water on Mars, and of course, the success of the Hollywood movie “The Martian”, it seems fitting to sit down and take a closer look at the Red Planet. And we can do that

Troy, Magnus, and the ROM: The Road to Independence

Did you know that an estimated 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum? Individuals with autism experience the world differently, and bustling cultural attractions like the ROM can be overwhelming for some of them. We want to improve that experience, and provide the tools necessary to help

#emptyROM- Katherine Ridgley, KMR Photography

#emptyROM- Katherine Ridgley, KMR Photography

Early on the morning of October 28th, 2015 we welcomed a group of photographers on our second #emptyROM tour. Photos are starting to trickle in and here are just a few of Katherine Ridgley 's work. Unless otherwise stated, all photos are courtesy of KMR Photography.   Thank you for these

The Legacy of Pompeii

The Legacy of Pompeii

Getty Villa antiquities curator Kenneth Lapatin talks about the themes of his upcoming lecture “The Enduring Legacy of Rome” at the ROM on November 17.         Kenneth Lapatin is a curator at the Getty Villa. Trained as a classical archaeologist, he holds degrees from the University of

Good Over Evil: Diwali, Festival of Lights

Good Over Evil: Diwali, Festival of Lights

Written By: Aruna Panday, PhD Candidate York University, Co-chair Friends of South Asia Committee Diwali, also Romanized as Divali or Deepawali, literally means 'row of lights.'   Diwali is celebrated by over one billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains (and their friends!) in South Asia and