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Reed Gallery of the Age of Mammals

Reed Gallery of the Age of Mammals

The rise of mammals following the great extinction of dinosaurs. After the extinction of the dinosaurs about 65 million years ago, other animals continued to develop and flourish. This was a time when Earth's continents continued to separate into their present-day positions and predecessors of

James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs

James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs

When dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Stand in the shadow of mighty T. rex … or underneath Gordo, the enormous Barosaurus … or beside our famous hadrosaur Parasaurolophus. No matter what the first stop on your dinosaur journey will be, you'll enter a gallery showcasing one of the world's

Shreyas and Mina Ajmera Gallery of Africa, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific

Shreyas and Mina Ajmera Gallery of Africa, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific

Sections of the Shreyas and Mina Ajmera Gallery of Africa, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific are temporarily closed while we refresh our galleries. Stay tuned for more information soon!   Celebrating the diversity of humankind. Rich with historical and present-day symbols of heritage and identity,

Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery of Rome and the Near East

Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery of Rome and the Near East

A growing empire.  The ancient Romans were relentless in expanding their empire, and the Near East was slowly conquered over a period of approximately 200 years. Petra, Palmyra, Judaea, and Seleucid Syria – all became part of the Roman empire during this period.  The treasures in this gallery

Wirth Gallery of the Middle East

Wirth Gallery of the Middle East

The Wirth Gallery of the Middle East is temporarily closed while we refresh our galleries. Stay tuned for more information soon!    The Cradle of Civilization. In an area of the Middle East known as the Fertile Crescent, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet, ancient societies flourished and

Gallery of the Bronze Age Aegean

Gallery of the Bronze Age Aegean

The rise and fall of three mighty civilizations. Long before the Classical Age the prehistoric Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations flourished in Greece and the Aegean. This was before the age of written history, but these cultures inspired the myths and legends of Greece – tales of the

Matthews Family Court of Chinese Sculpture

Matthews Family Court of Chinese Sculpture

 One of the ROM’s most inspiring spaces.   Sculptures and sculptural art held a significant role in all aspects of Chinese historical life, and the representation of religious deities was a critical component of Chinese religious culture.  Walk amidst statues that span over 1,500 years of

Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery of China

Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery of China

One of the world's great civilizations.   China has witnessed thousands of years of continuous history encompassing well over twenty dynastic periods. Paper, tea, gunpowder, and porcelain are just a few of the significant contributions China has introduced to our world.    Ranked amongst

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life | Level 2

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life | Level 2

The first gallery of its kind in North America brings the dawn of life to life.   How old is life itself? When did we come from? How did life suddenly begin? Did all life begin the same? Has this happened before? What evolutionary changes shaped the world we know today?  Every answer uncovers

Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures

Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures

To the ends of the earth…and beyond. Treasures from Earth and space unfold in a suite of galleries designed for exploration and discovery. Meteorites, rocks, precious minerals and gems contribute to one of the finest museum collections on display anywhere. In total, over 4.5 billion years of