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Welcome to 4 Billion Years of Wonder

Welcome to ROM Membership, your all-access, VIP pass! This page outlines the many benefits of Membership, from sneak previews of upcoming exhibitions to Member-exclusive discounts on popular programs.  Member Events Enjoy special screenings, dynamic panel discussions, conversations with ROM

Discovering Hidden Treasures in the heart of Toronto

Getting to and from work and home can be hectic.  Most of us use TTC or drive, and in doing so we miss much of what cyclists or pedestrians see clearly every day.  Did you know, for example, that a herd of “bunny dogs” romp on the boulevard at Wellington and John?  Or that Glenn Gould is

Exploring the Trees of Ontario

Exploring the Trees of Ontario

SOLD OUT.   Register for Sept 15 workshop here. Note: Workshop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+. Exploring the Trees of Ontario  Saturday, August 10, 2024, 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm Explore our region’s trees and get to know the green canopy above us. With ROM’s new

Exploring the Trees of Ontario

Exploring the Trees of Ontario

Note: Workshop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+. Exploring the Trees of Ontario  Sunday, September 15, 2024, 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm Explore our region’s trees and get to know the green canopy above us. With ROM’s new Field Guide to Trees of Ontario as the

Dr. Catherine Forster: Dinosaur Hunter

Meet Catherine Forester, the first speaker in our Dinosaur Hunter SpeakerSeries. If you thought all dinosaur hunters were men, you’d be wrong. Our first palaeontologist in the Dinosaur Hunters Speaker Series, which starts this Sunday September 9, is Dr. Catherine Forster. She has toughed it out

T. rex vs. Pan Am Athletes: Who Would Win a Race?

T. rex vs. Pan Am Athletes: Who Would Win a Race?

Guest blog post by Environmental Visual Communication Student Lisa Milavic With the revival of the Jurassic Park franchise this summer, the popular question gets raised again: can we clone dinosaurs? Although it is still a resounding “no” by scientists, we are still welcome to consider how cool

A Legacy Comes Full Circle

A Legacy Comes Full Circle

Like so many others who grew up in Toronto, Emma Jenkin holds a special place in her heart for the ROM. From weekend visits with her parents to school field trips to summer camps, the Museum was a big part of her youth.   “The ROM was always an adventure,” says Emma. “It felt like home, but

Our History

At the turn of the 20th century, a small group of Torontonians envisioned a museum in the city of international stature. People of some position and influence, they championed the cause and persuaded both the Government of Ontario and the University of Toronto to fund the future museum. The Royal

Tattoos: Glossary

One in five Canadians has at least one tattoo, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who sports a Haida symbol on his left shoulder. Tattoos have moved into the mainstream, companies have begun to relax rules on visible tattos in the workplace. The new exhibition charts the journey of tattooing

Member Profile: Family Visit

Member Profile: Family Visit

Jason Donkervoort shares why the ROM is his family's favourite place to visit. How often do you visit the ROM? We visit at least twice a month. What inspired your first visit to the ROM? The kids.They wanted to see the dinosaurs, especially the Ultimate Dinosaurs  exhibition. If you could