Discover the heart of ROM

The Royal Patrons Circle (RPC) is an inspiring group of people committed to sustaining excellence at their museum. Through your contributions, you play an essential role in advancing ROM’s position as a world-class destination for engaging with art, culture and nature. 

Join RPC

Core Benefits

Joining RPC is one of the most powerful ways you can partner with your Museum to help ignite wonder and discovery.

With your generous support, you can enjoy a range of benefits that afford the most intimate experiences at ROM, including the following core benefits:

Printable Benefits Chart (PDF)

Two Member cards for complimentary ROM admission and line bypass. Book complimentary all-access tickets for up to four adults and four children (17 and under)

Transferable ROM tickets that can be shared with others for complimentary all-access ROM admission for up to four adults and four children (17 and under)

Invitation to exclusive RPC-only events (virtual and on-site) 

Invitations to private exhibition viewings while ROM is closed to other visitors 

Invitations to exhibition opening parties and select joint events with the Young Patrons Circle 

Email updates from President & CEO, ROM Governors 

Personalized service from RPC staff 

Subscriptions to ROM magazine, RPC e-newsletter and Members e-newsletter

Free access to select Canadian Museums and institutions across North America included in the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums

Priority booking for ROM general admission and special exhibition tickets 

Priority booking for select ROM public programs and ROM Summer Club

One complimentary Caregiver Card (access for your child’s guardian) 

Recognition in the Annual Report

10% discount in ROM Boutiques and restaurants 

Royal Patrons Circle Levels

For more information or for assistance with your membership, please contact our team at rpc@rom.on.ca or 416.586.8046.

Printable RPC Membership Form (PDF)

RPC Events

RPC events are designed to give you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to ROM’s curators, collections, galleries, research and exhibitions placing you at the centre of discovery. For those seeking to further their understanding of our world, there’s no better way to explore your Museum.

Patrons-only Opening Parties for Major Exhibitions

As an RPC member, you’ll enjoy exclusive receptions and first-viewing access for major exhibitions before they open to the general public

Behind the scenes ROM Vault Tours

This popular event takes RPC members into ROM’s vaults for a behind the scenes tour of our vast collections. After mingling with ROM curators at an intimate reception, RPC members are led into a collections area to learn more about our latest acquisitions and trailblazing research.

Exclusive Programming & Private Collection Tour

RPC members also enjoy access to special expert talks where ROM curators and other internationally renowned scholars explore thought-provoking topics across art, culture and nature. In addition, RPC members are afforded unique opportunities to tour private galleries and collections that belong to Canada’s most celebrated artists, individual and corporate collectors.

RPC Advisory Council

Brian Astl (Chair), Shamima Adam, Mark Crowther, Sasha Lombardi-Hartig, Mike Mallinos (Past Chair), Lindsay Maskell, Jean Read, Claude Tambu, Chris Twigge-Molecey, Sharolyn Mathieu Vettese (Ambassador Chair), Deanna Wolfe.