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Diamonds, Design and Science… something for everyone.

While to the casual observer, this is an example of fine made jewellery that sits in the Gem and Gold Gallery, Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth Treasures with other fine made jewellery pieces. As is reflected in the layered design of the brooch, this piece has layers of information and history as

Minoan Ivory Goddess

Minoan Ivory Goddess

Head of the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess figurine (ROM 931.21.1) Image: © ROM This exquisite ivory and gold (chryselephantine) figurine has been an icon of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) since she was acquired in 1931, but she has also attracted huge controversy.  When she was bought by the Museum,

Sloth Life

Sloth Life

It’s no secret that sloths basically took over the internet in recent years after a series of adorable YouTube videos, listicles, and Kristen Bell’s infamous meltdown over her slothy Birthday gift. From the photobombing sloth to the Mona Lisa sloth, they were everywhere! Before another cuddly

Who sings for blues? How Blue Whales became ingredients in everyday products

Who sings for blues? How Blue Whales became ingredients in everyday products

Guest Blog written by ROM Biodiversity / Blue Whale team member Katherine Ing Living in Ontario, the Blue Whale in the vast ocean may seem a distant thought from our daily lives. Yet, Toronto stands on the shore of one of the greatest sources of fresh water on the planet which flows into and

A mid-Silurian aquatic scorpion – one step closer to land?

A mid-Silurian aquatic scorpion – one step closer to land?

Rocks of the 430 million year old Eramosa Formation Konservat- Lagerstätte on the Bruce Peninsula have produced an amazing new species of aquatic fossil scorpions, Eramoscorpius brucensis, which contributes to our understanding of how scorpions may eventually have moved from the sea onto land. 

Collector’s Items

Collector’s Items

When Ali Adil Khan and his wife Shehla emigrated from Pakistan over 30 years ago, Canadian art provided a way to connect to their new home. Ali Adil began collecting artworks depicting the Canadian wilderness – slowly at first and on a shoestring budget, eventually progressing to larger

A Lifelong Passion for ROM

A Lifelong Passion for ROM

Doug Gibson has loved the ROM since childhood. Some of his earliest memories are of going to the Museum with his mother in the early 1950s, which sparked a lifelong fascination with natural history. “Back then, they had a crystal cave in the geology gallery,” he recalls. “When you looked into

Group Tours

Group Tours Follow our guides through the Museum as they enchant you with stories, bringing works of art, culture, and nature to life! Choose from one of these topics: NEW! Quilts: Made in Canada Our  Quilts-themed tour is an engaging way to learn how these beautiful objects are more than just

A Viking's Life

A Viking's Life

Post by the Swedish History Museum     The term “Viking” is often synonymous with pirate or robber, and evokes violence. But is that a false impression of the people from the north? During the period 793 to 1066 AD, the Vikings played a vital role as traders, plunderers, seafarers, and