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National Volunteer Week: David Grafstein

National Volunteer Week: David Grafstein

National Volunteer Week (April 6-12, 2014) is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers. Volunteers play an essential role in any organizational plan-- The willingness of individuals to work keenly in a collaborative environment for the betterment of their

WonderWorks

WonderWorks

Where play meets learning. ROM welcomes families to a reimagined play-based learning space — a space that invites young children to experiment and connect with the Museum in a playful, interactive, and fun environment.  Just as children's experiences of the world around us change as they

Massive Migration

They were everywhere across southern Ontario yesterday; even in downtown Toronto. I saw a few in Philosopher’s Walk and across the Bloor St. viaduct. The Red Admirals (Vanessa atalanta) have arrived! One of our more common migrant butterflies, they were spotted in the thousands from

Toward Greater Inclusion and Equity at ROM

ROM Indigenous Outreach and Learning Coordinator J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth explores the worldviews of living Indigenous cultures with a group of high school students. Read the ROM’s statement following the discovery of remains at former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Committing to the work.

Does a mild winter mean more insects?

With increasing frequency, as spring rolls in, ROM entomologists are asked this question: will mild winter temperatures result in more bugs this spring and summer? Unfortunately, there is no simple “yes” or “no” answer to this question  — the best response is “It depends”.  There

Hippos and Whales: Unlikely Cousins

Hippos and Whales: Unlikely Cousins

Guest blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Natasha Hirt Looking at whales, you might have a hard time figuring out where they fit into the mammalian family tree. In fact, hippopotamus are actually whales’ closest “cousins”, and they're much more closely related

ROMWalks

ROMWalks

ROMWalks Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery. Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of

Beloved Assistant Curator Inspires Generous Gift to ROM Palaeontology Department

Beloved Assistant Curator Inspires Generous Gift to ROM Palaeontology Department

Janet Waddington was a cherished ROM staff member for over 40 years. Even after her passing in 2020 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, her legacy continues to flourish, leaving a lasting impact on her colleagues and the Museum. “Janet had a deep passion for fossils,” says

Repatriation at Royal Ontario Museum

Approach Consistent with the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Canada, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) recognizes repatriation as an institutional priority. ROM addresses repatriation requests on a case-by-case basis and approaches repatriation as a community-led process, meaning

ROM Celebration 2023

What an evening! On April 26, 2023 our signature ROM Celebration made its triumphant return to ROM with over 400 loyal and enthusiastic museum lovers in attendance. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate philanthropy at the Museum and the many dedicated supporters and