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Melisa Ngan
Meet Melisa Ngan What is your occupation? I am the Manager of Donor Circles with the ROM Governors, and I am one of the newest members of the team! What was the last book you read? Becoming by Michelle Obama. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be? By
Servants
Servants Considerable numbers of people made their living as washermen and women, porters, maids, weavers and cooks. The tombs of the rich and famous are filled with images of servants, often named, who accompany their mistress or master into the next life. Porters are often depicted very
My name is Pete (PT1) Sanderling
My name is Pete Sanderling. Can you guess why? The coloured flag was put on my leg by a scientist to learn more about how I live. You might call me a frequent flyer because I travel so much. I spend my winters as far south as South America and my summers in Canada's arctic.
Wallis Simpson’s Brilliant Jewellery
Submitted by Danura Buczynski and Elsa McKay, Department of Museum Volunteers. Who was Wallis Simpson? The American socialite Wallis Warfield Simpson, a.k.a. the Duchess of Windsor is one of the most intriguing figures of the 20th century. With two divorced husbands still living, Bessie Wallis
Joseph Tanenbaum: 1932-2022
The ROM community is deeply saddened by the death of Joseph Tanenbaum, our dear friend, one of Canada’s leading and most civic-minded philanthropists. Joey served ROM with inspiring commitment and passion over three decades, as an engaged volunteer and superb donor supporting the growth and
Patrick and Barbara Keenan Family Gallery of Hands-on Biodiversity
Hands-on discovery for the young…and young at heart. Mossy frogs, a touchable shark jaw, snake skin, a fox's den and more beckon in a hands-on gallery designed to connect visitors in a fun, family-friendly environment to the amazing variety and interdependence of plants and animals. Learn
Celtic Fun Weekend: Themed Pancakes, Warrior Paint, and Dancing
In my role at the ROM I see all sorts of families. Large. Small. New to the museum. Regulars to the museum. Everyone! And it doesn’t matter where you fit on this large line of families, because there’s always something for you to explore and to have fun with! Today I want to talk about one
Baby bison are found, four Canadian girls win experience of a lifetime
Kids loved the mystery of the lost baby bison. They searched the 285 hectares of the Toronto Zoo. They inspected the great halls, galleries and dark corners of the Royal Ontario Museum. They probed the online world of Bison Collaborative websites. They left no stone unturned. They were dedicated,
The Best of Yorkville
Where to stay, shop, eat, and explore. Why Yorkville? Peppered with world-class art galleries, artisanal coffee shops, and bustling boutiques, Yorkville is an iconic village in the heart of downtown Toronto. It’s also home to ROM—one of the world’s great museums, with a collection of 13
Mexican Cartel lands are home to a newly described species: Goode’s Thornscrub Tortoise
There are now 342 species of turtles and tortoises described, up from 341 yesterday. Although new species are described almost every day, largely from taxonomic groups that include insects and other invertebrates, rarely do scientists describe a new reptile, mammal or bird species. It’s big news,