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Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life

On November 14, 2018, the ROM proudly announced that Toronto philanthropists Jeff Willner and Stacey Madge generously committed $5 million for the future Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life. This investment will establish a new 10,000 square foot permanent gallery that explores the beginnings of

Making a Bequest

A bequest is a future commitment that does not restrict your current financial security as both the principal and income of your estate are available during your lifetime. Bequests are of significant value to ROM. It is the easiest and most popular way to leave a legacy to your Museum. Bequests are

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life

In November of 2018, the ROM proudly announced that Toronto philanthropists Jeff Willner and Stacey Madge generously committed $5 million for the future Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life. This investment helped establish a new 10,000 square foot permanent gallery that explores the beginnings of

ROM Wi-Fi Service Terms

Introduction to the Service The ROM offers wireless internet access as a free service to our guests for the duration of their visit to the museum. By clicking “I agree” or by accessing or using the Service, you accept the terms and conditions set out below (the Service Terms) and agree that

Ceramic Petrology Laboratory

Ceramic Petrology Laboratory

A core part of the archaeological science research at the ROM is the Ceramic Petrology Laboratory. Petrology or Petrographic analysis is a technique developed in the earth-sciences for observation of rocks and minerals. It involves creating a "thin-section" of the material being studied,

Weapon Wednesday: the "djanbīyya" dagger

Weapon Wednesday: the "djanbīyya" dagger

The Middle Eastern two-edged curved dagger is one of the most recognizable weapon forms. Typically it is known by the Arab term djanb ī yya  sometimes Anglicised as "jambiya", or also often the Arabic term  khandjar, but these curved daggers are found across the Middle East. Curved

Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture: Antony Gormley

Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture: Antony Gormley

ROM Contemporary Culture presents the eighth annual Eva Holtby Lecture on November 20, 2013, moderated by art critic and journalist Sarah Milroy, former editor of Canadian Art magazine, and contributor for the Globe and Mail. In Art as Survival, London born sculptor, Antony Gormley will explore the

Give a Gift of Securities

By making a direct gift of publicly traded securities to ROM, you can achieve far greater tax savings than by donating the cash proceeds from the sale of the securities. When you make a gift of stocks, bonds, futures, options, or shares in mutual funds, you pay no tax on the capital gains earned.

The Best of Morocco

The Best of Morocco

SOLD OUT – Waiting list available Back by popular demand, this is a repeat of the trip taken by ROM Travellers in 2023. Join ROMTravel to tour the highlights of Morocco. From the Atlantic coast to the Sahara desert, Tangier to Marrakesh, tranquil Roman sites to bustling markets, we will

Gwen Harvey: An Advocate for World Cultures

Like many moms in Toronto, Gwen Harvey brought her children to the ROM to see the dinosaurs and experience the bat cave. But she also brought them to the Museum so they could learn about different cultures from a young age. “I wanted my children to have an understanding and appreciation for other