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Grandson visits ROM specimens named after his grandfather

Grandson visits ROM specimens named after his grandfather

Recently we had a visit from Neal and Bonnie Finn of Edmonton, Alberta. They came to the ROM on a kind of pilgrimage, to see some fossil specimens that were named after Neal’s grandfather back in 1925. Neal became aware of these specimens when he was “digging” into his family’s genealogical

Treasures from the Forbidden City: Imperial Yellow Bowl

Treasures from the Forbidden City: Imperial Yellow Bowl

Objects on display in the exhibition The Forbidden City: Inside Court of China's Emperor  at the Royal Ontario Museum, March 8- September 1, 2014; and at Vancouver Art Gallery Oct 18, 2014- Jan, 2015] Imperial Yellow Bowl 萬曆款黄釉碗 Porcelain with yellow glaze Ming dynasty, Wanli mark

Google+ Hangout on Air: Butterflies of Ontario

Google+ Hangout on Air: Butterflies of Ontario

Join us on July 16th at 2pm EST for our next Google+ Hangout on Air as we chat about the new ROM Field Guide to Butterflies of Ontario!   This is the very first field guide on the butterflies of Ontario. It highlights the diversity of life by featuring a staggering 167 species of butterflies

Of Africa: Application Form

Site-specific artistic intervention at the Royal Ontario Museum SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is excited to invite artists of African heritage to submit a proposal for an original artwork to be featured in the Wilson Canadian Heritage

A Historic Gift from The Slaight Family Foundation

A Historic Gift from The Slaight Family Foundation

In March 2017, The Slaight Family Foundation announced a $12-million donation to be shared by the ROM and 14 other not-for-profit organizations committed to improving the well-being of Canada’s Indigenous populations. This historic gift marks one of the largest donations ever directed to support

ROM After Dark: Dino Nite

Back from Extinction and Ready to Party.     ROM After Dark is the popular after-hours adult (19+) event series that features curated music, visual arts, performances, and distinctive food and drink. Go Jurassic with RAD: DinoNite —a rip-roaring party packed with delicious eats, live music,

ROM Celebration 2024

Celebrating Volunteerism and Philanthropy On June 5, 2024, ROM warmly welcomed almost 400 guests for its annual ROM Celebration event. Now in its 27th year, this beloved tradition celebrates the many dedicated supporters and volunteers whose generosity enables extraordinary exhibitions, curatorial

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

National Archaeology Day at the ROM!

Why not escape the Toronto rain this Saturday and come to the ROM to hear about hot and sunny countries?  Saturday is  National Archaeology Day at the ROM, and we’ve been hard at work sorting out lots of events, talks and activities (for kids AND grown ups).  I don’t have any good

Summerasaurus Part V: The Badlands

Walking through the badlands is like walking through a western novel: canyons cut through the prairie, exposing layers of brown, gold, black and white sediment. Clichés keep popping up: tumbleweeds roll by, cactus pop out from unexpected places, and cattle skulls bleach in the sun. Scorpions hide