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Vocabulary

  Ancient Egypt Vocabulary    S telae: These are slabs of stone which usually have a picture and the name of the person pictured. Many of these were placed in tombs, often in the shape of a doorway (a false door). The information is usually the name of the tomb-owner, his titles, and sometimes

Toronto at the Turn of the (Last) Century

Toronto at the Turn of the (Last) Century

The City of Toronto was officially incorporated in 1834 and the second half of the 19th century was a period of great growth in the city. The population grew through railway and steamer links, which facilitated the arrival of immigrants at the port or the new Union Station building. The harbour was

International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Mark Peck

International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Mark Peck

Behind every great team of volunteers is a Volunteer Manager who ensures that their team reaches their full potential. In honour of International Volunteer Managers Day this November 5 th, the ROM turns the spotlight on some of the staff who activate our many fun and exciting volunteer programs.

An Afternoon With Weird Science at the ROM's 80-Year-Old Camp

An Afternoon With Weird Science at the ROM's 80-Year-Old Camp

Guest blog written by 2018  Environmental Visual Communication  student  Michael Berger. Under the fluorescent museum lighting, in a pristine, white hallway a group of kids ages six to seven begin their experiments. The investigations start with looking, then touching, then smelling, tasting,

Opening a Can of Ancient Worms

David M. Rudkin, Assistant Curator in Invertebrate Palaeontology, will be presenting at the upcoming  ROM Research Colloquium – join us on February 3 at 11:30am in the Signy & Cléophée Eaton Theatre to hear more about An Embarrassment of Worms: Fossil Priapulida from the Silurian of

A Life of Service

A Life of Service

Growing up in Northern Ontario, Marguerite Low was raised to be of service to others—from Brownies and Girl Guides to church and health care service groups. Today, as a dedicated member of the Department of Museum Volunteers, she continues to fulfill this purpose, bringing ROM objects and stories

The Art of Creating a Legacy

The Art of Creating a Legacy

As a DMV member for over 35 years, Josephine Breyfogle was always willing to take on new challenges—challenges to help advance the Museum’s mission and impact in the community. Thanks to a thoughtful gift in her estate, she will continue to do that for many years to come. Before she passed away

An Artful Legacy

An Artful Legacy

Strong, passionate, and principled. These are some of the words Jessica Peatling uses to describe her late grandmother, Vera Kircheis.   More than a beloved matriarch, Vera was a dispenser of wisdom who shared many practical life lessons with her children, grandchildren, and even

Learning by Heart

Learning by Heart

Nearly two decades after receiving an invitation to attend a curatorial event at ROM, the Museum has become like a second home to Neera Chopra and her husband, Deepak. They became members of the Royal Patrons Circle and Neera was drawn to contributing in a more meaningful way. She began

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