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March is Egypt Month

The ROM brings the Book of the Dead back to life The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) launches Egypt Month at the ROM on February 28, 2009 by inviting visitors to journey into the afterlife with its newest exhibit Out of the Vaults: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead . The recently conserved Book of the

ROM Curator Defines New Order of Tapeworms

Paper describing study appears on cover of March 2009 issue of the International Journal for Parasitology Collaborative research led by Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) curator Claire Healy has resulted in the establishment of a new tapeworm order, the Rhinebothriidea . The order, which includes five

Maya Inspires ROM for the Holidays

Two Weeks of Holiday Programming for the Whole Family at New Lower Admission Prices This year, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) celebrates two weeks of ROM for the Holidays , from December 26, 2011 to January 8, 2012 . Experience activities inspired by the featureexhibition Maya: Secrets of

Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World premieres at the ROM on November 19

Dramatic journey through the mysterious Maya world showcases recently discovered, never-before-seen artifacts and riveting videos The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) premieres Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World on Saturday, November 19, 2011 . On display in the ROM’s Garfield Weston Exhibition

Light & Stone: Gems from the Collection of Michael Scott

One of the world’s greatest private gem collections on display at the ROM from December 20, 2008 The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents Light & Stone: Gems from the Collection of Michael Scott , on display from December 20, 2008 in the Gallery of Gems and Gold, part of the new Teck Suite

Burgess Shale Worm Provides Crucial Missing Link

Discovery pushes fossil record back 200 million years Canada’s 505 million year-old Burgess Shale fossil beds, located in Yoho National Park, have yielded yet another major scientific discovery – this time unearthing a strange phallus-shaped creature.   A study to be published online in

Family Day Long Weekend at the ROM 2012

Uncover the secrets of the Ancient Maya (and try some chocolate!) this Family Day Weekend – February 18 to 20 Family Day Long Weekend is extra sweet at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) this year as we invite families to tour Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World and learn about chocolate, the food

Family Day Weekend at the ROM 2011

African Adventure! The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) invites you to celebrate a remarkable Family Day Weekend this year from February 19 to 21 with an African Adventure theme, offering something special for all ages! The weekend features a scavenger hunt through Africa’s rich culture and heritage,

March Break 2009 at the ROM

With a fantastic line-up of family-friendly activities and extended hours, the ROM is the only place to be during March Break Watching 14th century armoured knights battle it out in combat, deciphering a secret coded message in hieroglyphs and embarking on an imaginary adventure with live animals

Premier McGuinty Announces ROMCAN

Innovative ROM Community Access Network provides over $1.3 million in free access to Museum Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced the Royal Ontario Museum’s Community Access Network , or ROMCAN , an innovative new program providing free Museum tickets directly to communities and