Inspiring Stories

A man and a woman look intently at Japanese art

Building on generous support from the Bishop White Committee, the ROM is seeks to endow a permanent curatorial presence for Japanese art and culture as well as to digitize this incredible collection.

Martha Hogarth accepts the Lieutenant Governor's Distinguished Service Award

Close to 500 members of the ROM family attended our annual Chairs’ Reception on May 4, 2016, celebrating our exceptional donors, patrons, sponsors and volunteers.

Mother and baby polar bear on ice

The ROM proudly hosted the Canadian premiere of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, generously presented by Quark Expeditions.

Six ROM volunteers around a table, laughing

As dedicated members of the Department of Museum Volunteers (DMV), Rodger and Joann McLennan led countless ROM tours over the past 20 years, enrapturing visitors with their infectious enthusiasm.

Armchair and vase

“The ROM was a regular topic of conversation while we were growing up. Mom’s passion for learning instilled a sense of curiosity and love of history and art in each of us. Now it’s our turn to say thank you.”

We sat down with Keith Thomson to talk about how charitable gift planning can help families become better stewards of their wealth, reduce or eliminate taxes, and leave a lasting legacy.

The School Visits Bursary Program puts learning into children’s hands, inviting them to handle real objects and artifacts, and to engage with passionate experts.

Inspired by a passionate ROM volunteer, the new IARTS Textiles of India Fund will celebrate the splendour and influence of Indian textile arts in perpetuity.

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) proudly congratulates Hatch as the 2015 recipient of Outstanding Corporation Award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Philanthropy Awards.

ROM Friends
With the help of volunteers and curators, ROM Friends raise awareness and understanding of the incredible stories behind the Museum’s collections.