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Burgess Shale Projects

Burgess Shale Projects

The Cambrian radiation represents the sudden worldwide appearance and rapid diversification of animals. The record of this critical event is documented in a series of exceptional fossil deposits with preservation of soft-bodied animals, especially in China and Canada. The Burgess Shale, located in

Conseil des gouverneurs

Le Conseil des gouverneurs du ROM est un conseil constitué en vertu d'une loi fédérale. Il est composé de membres issus du secteur privé et assure la viabilité et la prospérité à long terme du ROM dont il gère les avoirs (dons de fondations, fonds d’immobilisations, financement

#ThrowbackThursday: A Warm Memory

In September, 1971, the ROM opened the landmark exhibition  Keep Me Warm One Night, a kaleidoscopic display of over 500 pieces of Canadian handweaving. It was the culmination of decades of pioneering research and collecting by the ROM curatorial powerhouse duo 'Burnham and Burnham’, aka

The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

  Celebrity Chef David Rocco shares what makes the ROM special to him...    Q: You travel a lot for your work. Do you get a chance to visit the ROM often?   A: My office overlooks the Museum, so I see it a lot. I also live close by, so the Museum has always been a part of our local

Weapon Wednesday: Frankish "Seax" swords

In the 3rd century of the current era the term "Frank" was used by Romans and others to describe a group of Germanic tribes living in the Rhine valley. In the 4th century Franks settled within territory ruled by the Romans and were a recognised kingdom. After the fall of the Western Roman

Michael Lee-Chin Crystal

Name Inspired by the ROM's unique mandate- to build bridges of understanding and appreciation for the world's diverse cultures and precious natural environments- Michael Lee-Chin's extraordinary $30 million gift to the ROM is an act of both gratitude and hope: gratitude to this

Le Cristal Michael Lee-Chin

L’origine de son nom Inspiré par le mandat unique du ROM- favoriser la compréhension et l’appréciation des différentes cultures du monde et des milieux naturels-, le don extraordinaire de 30 millions de dollars de Michael Lee-Chin est à la fois un témoignage de gratitude et d’espoir:

Safavid Tile Project IV: The Artist behind the Arches

Safavid Tile Project IV: The Artist behind the Arches

Written by  Lisa Golombek, Curator Emeritus (Islamic Art)  In 17th century Iran, unlike earlier times, painters often signed their works. These were individual pages, collected by the connoisseur and bound in an album, or the artist signed pages of an illustrated manuscript. Although these

Ben & Bruno’s Excellent Trilobite Adventure

Curatorial staff in attendance at the ROM’s popular bimonthly Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Meteorite Identification Clinics are routinely treated to a fascinating array of objects brought in by an equally fascinating cross-section of our museum visitors. From very junior geologists clutching