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Corporate Membership

Exciting Experiences. Unique offerings. Special privileges. Corporate Membership is the perfect way to reward your employees with exclusive benefits such as free ROM admission, invitations to exhibition previews, and behind-the-scenes tours. Host clients and events in stunning Museum galleries and

Sir Byron Edmund Walker

Sir Byron Edmund Walker was the driving force behind the campaign to found a world-class museum in Toronto. Born in 1848 on a farm in Haldimand County, Ontario, Edmund Walker left school at the age of 12 to enter the banking business. Curious about culture and science, he became a self-taught

#ThrowbackThursday: Horrible to Handle

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

National Volunteer Week 2018: Lynne Wood

Name: Lynne Wood taught high school for 38 years and started volunteering at the ROM in the Spring of 2016.   What inspired you to volunteer at the ROM? Lynne: Volunteering at the ROM is a wonderful opportunity to continue to learn, teach and work with people of all ages.   What is your role of

#ThrowbackThursday: Horse Blankets

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

Blue Whale Research

Blue Whale Research

Scientific study and preservation continue for the ROM’s Blue Whale Guest blog by Jacqueline Miller, Mammalian Technician The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever lived. What are the advantages to being so large? What are the disadvantages? There are advantages to being large,

#ThrowbackThursday: A Heavy Job

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

#ThrowbackThursday: Still More Labels

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

E. J. Crossman Endowment Fund

The E. J. Crossman Endowment Fund honours the memory of Dr. Edwin J. Crossman who was Curator of Ichthyology at the Royal Ontario Museum between 1957 and 1995. Fondly known as E.J., he conducted research on the freshwater fishes of Canada with emphasis on Ontario fishes and the pike family in

#ThrowbackThursday: Stars and Diamonds

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