Members Events

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013 | 13:00 - 15:00

ROM members can join us on Saturday, June 1st, as we tour the fascinating financial district.  Examine the work of world famous architects such as Mies van der Rohe, I. M. Pei and Santiago Calatrava.  

Friday, May 3, 2013 | 17:00 - 19:00

For FTC and FEA Members Only.  Registration is required.

Dr. Sarah Fee, ROM Associate Curator, Textiles & Costume, will explore her involvement in two planned exhibits about Chinese costume.

RPC Members enjoying a presentation by ROM Curator Deepali Dewan
Thursday, April 18, 2013 | 18:30 - 21:00

RPC Members are invited for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the ROM.

Sunday, June 16, 2013 | 14:00 - 15:00

For ROM Members Only.  Registration is required.

Paul Denis, ROM Curator, will take Members on a tour of the Eaton Gallery of Ancient Rome, focusing on interpreting a selection of highlight artifacts and telling the story of how some of them came into the ROM.  The tour will be followed by questions and answers.

 

 

Gallery of Greece
Saturday, June 15, 2013 | 14:00 - 15:00

For Members Only.  Registration is required as space is limited.

Dr. Kate Cooper, ROM curator, will take you on a tour of the ROM’s Gallery of Greece focusing on the ancient world it reveals and the more ‘modern’ history of the ancient artifacts.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 11:00 - 12:00

For Members Only. Registration required as space is limited.

What makes a Super Power? Find out as you explore the ROM's collections from the civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean World.

“Bull”, a Southern White Rhino who lived at the Toronto Zoo until his death in 2008, stands tall at the entrance to the Schad Gallery. This species was brought back from the brink of extinction in the 1990’s, but is once again in serious trouble, largely due to poaching for its horns. Photo: Paul Orenstein.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 | 10:30 - 11:30

For ROM Members. Registration is required as space is limited.

Be one of the first to see the new Earth Rangers ‘Bring Back the Wild: Great Lakes Edition’ live animal show, and then hear the story of the newest member of the Schad Gallery: Doni the Komodo Dragon.

The artistry in basketry from the south west region of North America is some of the most beautiful in the world. Basket design helps distinguish cultural origin, and some baskets were produced for special use, such as this ceremonial wedding basket from the Navajo culture, for use during the ceremony.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | 11:00 - 12:00

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

For Members Only.  Registration is required as space is limited.

Dr. Silvia Forni will take Members on a tour of the Shreyas and Mina Ajmera Gallery of Africa, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific to explore the stories behind the some of the artworks in the Africa display, from the most prized historical holdings to contemporary objects acquired in the last few years.

 

John Brant (1794-1832) Artist unknown, ROM Images
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | 16:00 - 18:00

It was a war between the British/Canadians and the Americans, but the First Nations played an important part.

Climate change and habitat destruction are just two factors contributing to species extinction. Learn about species that are threatened or have disappeared because of human influence – some of them from our own back yard.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | 11:00 - 12:00

Join ROM curators Mary Burridge and Deborah Metsger for a tour and talk about The Story Behind the Gallery: Life in Crisis, Schad Gallery of Biodiversity.