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ROM Announces Plan to Reimagine the Museum for the Future

ROM Announces Plan to Reimagine the Museum for the Future

ROM proudly announced today the launch of OpenROM, a multi-faceted initiative that will dramatically open the Museum up even more to the public, creating a thriving cultural and civic hub in the heart of the city.   Grounded in ROM’s overarching vision to further enhance visitor access and

ROM Minecraft

To participate in our 2024-25 Guided Programs, register for our Info Session. Watch the live or recorded session for application instructions. "Rocks and Minerals" covers math (coding) and science expectations for the Grade 4 Ontario Curriculum. "Sustainable Style" covers math

Epic Civilizations During ROM Revealed: A Volunteer's Perspective

Epic Civilizations During ROM Revealed: A Volunteer's Perspective

On May 3 rd and 4 th, 2014, the ROM held an epic event in celebration of its centennial birthday: it invited the public behind-the-scenes into the curatorial areas and vaults. Almost all the staff and a small army of volunteers were on hand that day. Here is what happened from the view point of one

ROM Collections Contribute to Checklist of Indian Birds

ROM Collections Contribute to Checklist of Indian Birds

Museum collections are often undervalued and misunderstood. Regular visitors to the ROM don’t get to see what lies behind the public galleries, and yet less than 1% of the ROM’s collections are on display. These collections do far more than gather dust: they are a reference point in time, and,

The ROM changed my life- it's in my DNA.

The ROM changed my life- it's in my DNA.

When I tell people I volunteer at the ROM’s DNA laboratory they are surprised. Not because I’m volunteering at the ROM, but because they are unaware of the fantastic work that goes on behind the scenes at the ROM. My name is Christine Black and I’m in grade 12, and since September 2012, I

Voici les gagnants du concours du Photographe naturaliste du ROM 2021

Voici les gagnants du concours du Photographe naturaliste du ROM 2021

Le concours ontarien de photographie naturaliste du ROM, qui s’inspire de la prestigieuse exposition Le Photographe naturaliste de l’année, était de retour au Musée pour la 7 e année. Des prix fabuleux ont été offert par Henry’s! Du 20 novembre 2021 au 24 avril 2022, le ROM a demandé

Up on the Rooftop- The ROM's Green Roof

Up on the Rooftop- The ROM's Green Roof

Guest blog posting by Environmental Visual Communication student Vincent Luk Earlier this summer, a group of Torontonian researchers and PhD students were granted rare access to the ROM’s green roof, “Liza’s Garden” to survey the biodiversity, take soil samples, and to look for changes in

ROM Celebration 2023

What an evening! On April 26, 2023 our signature ROM Celebration made its triumphant return to ROM with over 400 loyal and enthusiastic museum lovers in attendance. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate philanthropy at the Museum and the many dedicated supporters and

Jeff Willner, président du Conseil des gouverneurs du ROM

  Faites la rencontre du président du Conseil des gouverneurs du Musée royal de l'Ontario, Membre du Cercle royal des expositions du ROM et et p.-d. g. de Travel Edge. Où avez-vous grandi? Mes parents étaient missionnaires et j’ai grandi en Afrique, en République démocratique du Congo

Japanese Art Collection at the ROM

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