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Valentine's Day at the ROM: Unique Painting of Lovers

Valentine's Day at the ROM: Unique Painting of Lovers

Guest blog by Sudharshan Duraiyappah, a scholar and instruction at the University of Toronto and the ROM A cursory glance at the 17 th century Kangra painting featuring Radha and her lover Krishna, who according to Hindu mythology is considered an incarnation of the god Vishnu, might elicit a

New dinosaur species named after ROM donors

New dinosaur species named after ROM donors

It’s not everyday a new dinosaur species is discovered, and it’s even more exciting when it is named in honour of long-time ROM supporters. Dr. David Evans and a team of scientists have named a small, meat-eating dinosaur (‘raptor’) based on newly unearthed fossils from Montana, USA.

ROM After Dark

ROM After Dark

An art experience unlike anything else in the city. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a  19+ themed after-hours event series that allows you to explore the Museum in a whole new way. ROM After Dark channels an experiential energy, featuring curated music, visual arts, pop-up performances, and distinctive

Connecting Canada’s newest citizens to Canadian culture at the ROM

Connecting Canada’s newest citizens to Canadian culture at the ROM

Guest post by Jess Duerden, Institute for Canadian Citizenship Every year since 1977, International Museum Day is held worldwide sometime around May 18. It’s a time to recognize museums’ positive influence on society, and this year, more than 30,000 museums are getting ready to celebrate.

ROM Research: The Family Camera Network

ROM Research: The Family Camera Network

The Family Camera Network  is a SSHRC-funded, three-year research project that brings together over 25 researchers and 6 cultural and educational institutions to conduct a multi-partner scholarly study of family photographs. An important part of this project is creating public archives at the ROM

Une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure est nommée en l’honneur de mécènes du ROM

Une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure est nommée en l’honneur de mécènes du ROM

  Ce n’est pas tous les jours qu’on découvre une espèce de dinosaure et qu’on le nomme en plus en l’honneur de mécènes qui soutiennent le ROM depuis longtemps.  David Evans  et une équipe de scientifiques ont identifié un petit dinosaure carnivore (« raptor ») peu après

Artist Annu Palakunnathu Matthew takes Family Photos at ROM

On Saturday May 23, 2015, during ROM Big Weekend: Global Family and in conjunction with the exhibition “Generations,” artist-photographer Annu Matthew set up studio in the ROM galleries to take complimentary family photographs of ROM visitors. After a steady stream of interested parties that

ROM After Dark: Island Heat

Bring some Sizzle to your Summer.     ROM After Dark is the popular after-hours adult (19+) event series that features curated music, visual arts, performances, and distinctive food and drink. Inspired by the tropical beauty and jubilance of Caribbean carnivals, RAD: Island Heat is a sizzling

Your Guide to Family Summer Fun at the ROM

Your Guide to Family Summer Fun at the ROM

1. CIBC Discovery Gallery   After passing through the Dinosaur and Mammal Galleries, head towards the dynamic CIBC Discovery Gallery on the second floor of the museum. This dedicated kid’s zone for fun learning has all sorts of exciting activities! With the help of trained facilitators, kids

Visites guidées pour les Membres: Visite du ROM hanté (octobre)

Visites guidées pour les Membres: Visite du ROM hanté (octobre)

En exclusivité pour les Membres du ROM. Ouverture des inscriptions le 17 septembre 2024.  Dates et heures:  Les visites guidées auront lieu à 11 h et à 13 h. Vendredi 18 octobre, mardi 22 octobre, samedi 26 octobre et jeudi 31 octobre. Découvrez l’histoire tourmentée du Musée en