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Survivor testimonies

Survivor testimonies from Cambodians living in Canada As part of the ROM's journey to provide a full context for the Khmer Rouge period, local filmmaker Leib Kopman invited four Cambodians currently living in Ontario to share their stories. Videos and transcripts will be available on this site

Schad Gallery of Biodiversity

Schad Gallery of Biodiversity

Nature comes to life in the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. Travel across 7 ecosystems; see the rare white rhino and a live coral reef. Explore the Earth Rangers Studio with its immersive, multimedia and live animal shows. This gallery presents the diversity of life on earth and the significant

Infant Mortality

Infant Mortality Childbirth is a dangerous time for mothers and for babies. In Ancient Egypt, maternal and infant mortality were high. This is not because Egypt was more dangerous than other countries. For most of human history, between twenty and fifty percent of babies have not lived through

Indigenous Voices

Indigenous Voices

Tune in to the ROM’s popular Indigenous Voices program offered in a live webinar format twice a month. Designed for K-12 students and teachers, each episode features Indigenous ROM educators and guest speakers as they highlight distinct ancestral objects, share stories, and offer arts-based

To X-Ray an Egg: Behind the Scenes of Empty Skies

To X-Ray an Egg: Behind the Scenes of Empty Skies

“That egg is approximately one hundred and forty-four years old,” says Brad Millen, a technician who works in the ROM’s Natural History collections. Suddenly the large speckled shell that sits in the palm of my hand feels just a little bit heavier. I feel the weight of its place in the world-

Bibliothèques et archives

HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Dec 17 10:00-5:00 Dec 18 10:00-5:00 Dec 19 10:00-5:00 Dec 20 10:00-5:00 Dec 21 10:00-5:00 Dec 24 closed Dec 25 closed Dec 26 closed Dec 27                  Dec 28 by appointment only library@rom.on.ca 416-586-5847 / 416-586-5596 Dec

Manulife Helps Canadians Step Into the World of China's Emperors

Manulife Helps Canadians Step Into the World of China's Emperors

Stories of the imperial palace, home to China’s last emperors, have captivated people for generations. The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors ushers visitors into the emperor’s most private quarters and offers a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of the rulers, subjects, and

Childhood

Childhood Ancient Egyptians, like modern Egyptians, loved children, and took good care of them. Mothers nursed their babies for three or four years. Little ones were carried by their mothers in a soft sling, so that they felt her body's warmth and her presence always. There are many images of

Meredith Taylor

Meredith Taylor

  Meet YPC Committee Member Meredith Taylor What is your occupation? I’m a government relations professional – an in house lobbyist for a bank. What was the last book you read? I have a bit of an obsession with true crime so it was Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by