Franklin Expedition comes to the ROM

ROM visitors have the opportunity to learn about the historic Franklin expedition

ROM for the Holidays programming includes activities highlighting the incredible tale

Display features 3D printed replica of ship’s recovered bell – created by renowned Ed Burtynsky

 

(Toronto, Ontario – December 18, 2014) — A partnership announced today between the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and Parks Canada will share the historic story of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition with ROM visitors over the next three years. The Franklin Outreach Project will use pop-up displays, lectures and exhibits that incorporate research and technology, as well as Inuit traditional knowledge to bring this iconic story to life.

A pop-up display, The Franklin Expedition: The Bell Tolls Again, was launched today and includes a 3D printed replica of the bell recovered in September 2014 from HMS Erebus. Created by Toronto’s Think2Thing, whose founders include David Didur and internationally renowned, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, the replica makes the bell accessible to Canadians while the original undergoes conservation—showcasing how modern technology is being used to tell this historic tale.

From Saturday December 27, 2014 to Sunday, January 4, 2015, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, the display will be complemented by Franklin Expedition-related programming during the Museum’s ROM For the Holidays. Parks Canada staff will be at the ROM to talk with visitors about the significance of the Franklin Expedition and the recent discovery of Sir John Franklin’s ship. Activations include an activity zone that focuses on Arctic exploration and a Parks Canada interactive photo booth (with souvenir photos emailed to participants). The ROM Boutique features a new selection of books on the Franklin story.

The Franklin Project was produced by the Royal Ontario Museum in collaboration with Parks Canada.

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