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Storytelling: Art, Culture, Nature

Storytelling: Art, Culture, Nature

Guest blog by Environmental Visual Communication graduate Samantha Stephens Art, Culture, Nature. They may be separate words, but if we consider them separate disciplines, we are doing a disservice to the potential of human wisdom. Without nature, there is no culture. Without culture, there is no

Acquisitions et prêts

De concert avec les conservateurs et commissaires, le Service de l’enregistrement s’occupe des transactions d’objets, notamment les acquisitions et les prêts, les subventions accordées par la Commission canadienne d’examen des exportations de biens culturels et les demandes

Your Photo Could Be Put On Display at the ROM!

Your Photo Could Be Put On Display at the ROM!

by guest blogger Filip Szafirowski, 2016 Environmental Visual Communication Program  graduate Ever think you’d see a photo of yours on display in the same building that holds 68 million year old Tyrannosaurus rex bones?  Well, now’s your chance! Coinciding with the opening of the Wildlife

An Interview with Deborah Samuel on "The Extraordinary Beauty of Birds"

An Interview with Deborah Samuel on "The Extraordinary Beauty of Birds"

Guest blog by Environmental Visual Communication graduate David Coulson There are over 140 000 bird skins, 45 000 skeletons and 12 000 nests and eggs methodically organized and cataloged behind the scenes at the Royal Ontario Museum. Some of these skins are over 200 years old, others arriving from

The Ultimate Collaboration: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the ROM and EVC

The Ultimate Collaboration: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the ROM and EVC

By guest blogger Rhi More, 2016  Environmental Visual Communication Program  graduate. It’s the perfect storm. Natural history museum meets wildlife photography exhibition meets environmental visual communication- the ultimate collaboration of using storytelling to engage the public. For the

Our Top 10 Blog posts of 2016

We are fortunate to have a lot to talk about here at the museum. With collections that span art, culture, and nature we can cover many topics. Here's a quick look at ten blogs that resonated with people in 2016. As always, we appreciate you taking the time to read our blog, if there's

ROM Fossils & Evolution kicks off #Fossil150!

ROM Fossils & Evolution kicks off #Fossil150!

Posted by: Marianne Mader & David Evans   ROM Fossils & Evolution kicks off #Fossil150 Campaign! This year will mark Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The year 2017 will be one of reflection and celebration of Canada’s rich cultural, linguistic, geographic- and geological-

Robert Ellsworth's Legacy in the Making

Robert Ellsworth's Legacy in the Making

A Crowning Gift from the King of Ming A celebrated collector and benefactor of Asian art, Robert Ellsworth will forever advance new acquisitions and knowledge at the ROM through a $10.3-million bequest. Ellsworth was born in New York City at the onset of the Great Depression in 1929. His inspiring

Michael Lockhart

Michael Lockhart

Each month, we profile a passionate member of the ROM's Young Patrons Circle, whose philanthropy is bringing art, nature and culture to life at the Museum. Meet Michael Lockhart, Vice-Chair of the YPC Committee.  What is your occupation?  Digital Strategist at the Ontario Pension Board.

Science communication at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto and the Natural History Museum, London: two experts compare notes

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