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Observance and Memorial: Photographs from S-21, Cambodia

Until March 10, 2013 Roloff Beny Gallery, Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, Level 4 From 1975-1979, Cambodia endured one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. 103 photographic prints developed from original negatives abandoned at the S-21 prison in Phnom Penh,

The Burgess Shale: The Virtual Museum of Canada

Take an online dive into a 500-million-year-old sea Now online Go on an immersive journey into the world of the bizarre prehistoric creatures which formed the foundation for all animal life on Earth half a billion years ago. Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Burgess Shale is

BIG

The ROM goes BIG with Fashion and Textiles Until Fall 2013 Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles and Costume, Level 4 This wide-ranging ROM exhibition showcases textiles and costume that are each in their own remarkable ways BIG… BIG in size, BIG in historical importance, BIG in the news,

ROM Friday Night Live

ROM Friday Night Live returns this Spring It's time to dust off your dancing shoes... because beginning May 3, ROM Friday Night Live returns. Indulge in a moveable feast of food and drink as you wander through the ROM's galleries. Move to the sounds of the city's hottest DJs

Small Skills, Special Effects: Unusual Chinese Works of Art

Until March 17, 2013 Herman Herzog Levy Gallery, Level 1 Imagine you were a craftsman during China’s Qing Dynasty several hundred years ago. You would create paintings, fans, snuff bottles or amulets. Despite your humble status, you would endeavour to make your creations stand out by

Dinosaur Eggs and Babies: Remarkable Fossils from South Africa

A rare opportunity to see real dinosaur eggs and babies! Ongoing Reed Gallery of Mammals, Level 2 The 190 million year old fossils provide invaluable information on the reproduction and growth of dinosaurs, and reveal in amazing detail the story of how an early dinosaur grew up, from a tiny

Archaeological Achievements of the ROM - 1914 to 2012

As the newest Rebanks Intern, I am excited to present the latest ROM Library display case, located on the main floor just in front of the Library and Archives. On display is a timeline depicting highlights of the ROM’s extensive work and achievements in the field of archaeology. The chronology

Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World

Since their discovery in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have rarely toured in order to preserve the fragile parchment. This original ROM exhibition includes rarely and never-before-seen Scrolls, as well as extraordinary 2,000-year-old artifacts of the period. In partnership with the Israel

Coffee & Smokes in Medieval Yemen

From the 9th to 17th centuries, the people of Zabid—a city at the south end of the Arabian Peninsula—enjoyed an upscale urban life. Inspired by the research of ROM archaeologist Ed Keall, Coffee & Smokes in Medieval Yemen offers a glimpse into the luxurious pastimes of life in medieval

Larry Towell, Donovan Wylie: Afghanistan

This arresting exhibition brings together recent work by two acclaimed Magnum photographers exploring the ongoing armed conflict in Afghanistan. Canadian Larry Towell's gritty, intimate black and white photographs reveal the devastating effects of the war on citizens, soldiers, and the