Events Calendar

Follow in the footsteps of famous and infamous explorers. Record an Egyptian expedition to the mysterious land of Punt, join Henry Hudson and his brave "Adventurers" as they search for the illusive Northwest Passage, or attempt to sail around the world with the famous "pirate" Francis Drake.

Delve into the world of high-tech laboratories and fascinating field research. Visit working labs, conduct your own scientific studies, and head outdoors on collecting expeditions.

Let your imagination loose as you join us on a new campaign in the ever-popular role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Learn about myths, monsters, and weapons from the actual cultures upon which the game is based.

Create mixed media masterpieces as you explore different techniques of hand building with clay. By combining paint, paper, plaster, and textiles with clay you’ll create funky and even useful objects d’art inspired by the ROM’s galleries.

Presented in collaboration with ROM Family Programs and AFCY
 

Spend the day with your own personal animal guide and help us find some of the world’s most interesting species hidden around the ROM.

Each 20-minute engagement focuses on one of Canada’s most beautiful natural wonders: the Great Lakes.

March 9 - 17, 2013, Programs run daily 11 am - 4 pm

Included with Museum Admission.

Come to the ROM this March Break and let us be your Passport to the World!

It’s hard work keeping the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity’s coral reef tank afloat!

Pack your bags, grab your passport, and prepare for an adventure of global proportions. From the pyramids of Mesoamerica and Egypt, to the vast tundra of the Arctic, to the mysteries of the Far East, sample the history and culture of a different place each day.

Let your imagination loose as you join us on a new campaign in the ever-popular role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Learn about myths, monsters, and weapons from the actual cultures upon which the game is based.

The Earth is a mysterious place. Every time we learn something new, it only leads to more questions! Prepare to have your questions answered! We’ll use human skulls to explore 3.5 million years of human history. Experiment with different rocks and minerals and learn why some glow in the dark.

Marvel at the accomplishments of the world’s greatest civilizations in this engaging look at history’s most famous empires. Get a first-hand feel for the subjects as you practice Mayan writing, survey for a pyramid, or draft your own Magna Carta.

Get ready to spend your days working with clay! Your talented instructor will guide you in creating masterpieces like amazing ancient drinking vessels and cool creatures.