Programs

Don’t just come to the ROM - experience your Museum!

Want more ROM? Go beyond artifacts and experience the ROM with special events and programming for those who want to know more. Each of the ROM’s Centres for Discovery focuses specifically on what interests you. Engage in discussions with academics and enthusiasts at a variety of symposia. Go behind the scenes and ask questions at Curator’s Corner, where ROM curators and researchers share their adventures from around the world. Fascinating ROM lectures by subject matter experts are sure to feed your curiosity about our planet – from nature and science to world cultures.

Mark your calendars and join us May 2013 for a new season of ROM Friday Night Live, where events after dark mix culture and nightlife to create a whole new, energized downtown Toronto experience.

Lectures, Courses & Workshops, Special Events

Friday, April 5, 2013

Sunday, April 7, 2013 | 11:00 - 15:00

Join us in the Earth Rangers Studio where organizations involved in biodiversity-related issues connect with ROM visitors through informal presentations.

Wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta), currently listed as Endangered in Ontario, Photo Credit: Dave Ireland
Sunday, April 7, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:15

Learn about Ontario’s endangered species through stunning photos from the field and expert discussion. Be part of the conversation before Ontario amends the Endangered Species Act.

A silver coin from around 287-281 BC showing Alexander with attributes of Zeus Ammon (ROM Collection)
Monday, April 8, 2013 | 18:00 - 19:00

Alexander the Great (336-323 BC), was king of Macedon and conqueror of the Persian Empire. But before he died at the age of 32 did he also believe that he had become a god?

Screen capture of Google+ Hangouts on Air
Repeats every week every Tuesday and every Thursday until Wed May 01 2013 .
Thursday, April 4, 2013 | 12:00 - 12:30
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 | 12:00 - 12:30

Join us for Google Hangout on Air with ROM curatorial staff.

Fashion Crimes: The BIG Debate
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:00

A panel of experts from across the fashion industry discuss BIG Business, BIG Pressure, BIG Names and BIG Hype. Moderated by Jeanne Beker.

ROM staff identify examine specimens brought to an ID Clinic.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 | 16:00 - 17:30

Visitors with rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, or suspected meteorites can have them identified at these special id clinics, held six times a year. These clinics are free, however NO appraisals will be done.

ROMcafe: Drink, Debate, Discuss, Repeat
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:30

Meet ROM experts outside the museum &  engage in relevant conversations about what is going on in our world.

Free – Drop in – Drink – Debate – Discuss – Repeat!

Some of Earth Day Canada's Ecomentors during a previous workshop
Saturday, April 27, 2013 | 14:30 - 21:00

Earth Day Canada’s EcoMentors Program and the Royal Ontario Museum are joining forces to offer an interactive and inspirational evening of environmental speakers and workshops.

Penguins Heading for the Ocean
Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 18:30 - 21:00

World renowned photojournalist Sebastião Selgado in a rare appearance comes to the ROM to discuss GENESIS, a photographic essay eight years in the making.

Raja Deen Dayal Photograph
Thursday, May 9, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:00

Dr. Deepali Dewan & Dr. Deborah Hutton reveal fascinating insights into India's Prince of Photographers,  Raja Deen Dayal.