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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

The ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess: The Minoan Relations

The ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess: The Minoan Relations

Here I continue the story of an icon of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) collection: the ivory and gold female figurine–ROM 931.21.1. For further information see the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess Research Project. After looking at the best known of the dubious ‘Minoan’ figurines (which may be

The 'Goddess' and the Museum: Museum Attitudes

The 'Goddess' and the Museum: Museum Attitudes

An old ROM photograph of the ‘Minoan’ ivory figurine on display in front of the watercolour reproduction by Piet de Jong of the Minoan Bull-Leaper fresco from Knossos Photo: © ROM Here I continue the story of an icon of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) collection: the ivory and gold female

Safavid Tile Project IV: The Artist behind the Arches

Safavid Tile Project IV: The Artist behind the Arches

Written by  Lisa Golombek, Curator Emeritus (Islamic Art)  In 17th century Iran, unlike earlier times, painters often signed their works. These were individual pages, collected by the connoisseur and bound in an album, or the artist signed pages of an illustrated manuscript. Although these

Matthews Family Court of Chinese Sculpture

Matthews Family Court of Chinese Sculpture

 One of ROM’s most inspiring spaces.   Sculptures and sculptural art held a significant role in all aspects of Chinese historical life, and the representation of religious deities was a critical component of Chinese religious culture.  Walk amidst statues that span over 1,500 years of Chinese

Burgess Shale fossil site reveals oldest evidence of brood care

Burgess Shale fossil site reveals oldest evidence of brood care

Waptia fieldensis research shows parenting has a long history (508 million years) Brood care, where the adult carries its eggs or juveniles to help increase their survival, was an important evolutionary step. However, little is known about how and when this strategy began. New research published

Department of Museum Volunteers

Department of Museum Volunteers

    Volunteer at ROM Are you passionate about art, culture, and nature? Are you inspired by great museums and learning about artifacts, galleries, and new exhibitions? Join the Department of Museum Volunteers (DMV), a dedicated team of volunteers at ROM. By volunteering, you will use your talents

Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery of China

Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery of China

One of the world's great civilizations.   China has witnessed thousands of years of continuous history encompassing well over twenty dynastic periods. Paper, tea, gunpowder, and porcelain are just a few of the significant contributions China has introduced to our world. Ranked amongst the top

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life | Level 2

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life | Level 2

The first gallery of its kind in North America brings the dawn of life to life.   How old is life itself? When did we come from? How did life suddenly begin? Did all life begin the same? Has this happened before? What evolutionary changes shaped the world we know today?  Every answer uncovers

Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures

Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures

To the ends of the earth…and beyond. Treasures from Earth and space unfold in a suite of galleries designed for exploration and discovery. Meteorites, rocks, precious minerals and gems contribute to one of the finest museum collections on display anywhere. In total, over 4.5 billion years of