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Private viewing of Egyptian Mummies

On October 1, Currelly Legacy Society (CLS) members enjoyed a private, before-hours viewing of the Royal Ontario Museum’s latest exhibition, Egyptian Mummies: Ancient Lives. New Discoveries. This was the first time many CLS members had returned to the ROM since the Museum reopened its doors in

A Love for the ROM

A Love for the ROM

Celebrating 100 Years of Nurturing Discovery The ROM experienced an incredible wave of affection felt in Toronto and beyond as we celebrated the Museum’s 100th anniversary and launched our $15M Love the ROM Centennial Campaign. The City of Toronto marked the Museum’s birthday by declaring March

Igniting Children's Potential at the ROM

Igniting Children's Potential at the ROM

Celebrating Our School Visits Bursary Partners  Established in 2005, the School Visits Bursary Program expands opportunities for more students to ignite their potential at the Museum. To date, the program has enabled more than 154,000 student visits—including 19,649 visits for the 2015–16

Conserving a Family Legacy

Conserving a Family Legacy

As native Torontonians, brothers John and Paul Johnston have been visiting ROM for as long as they can remember. “ROM became part of our lives at a very young age,” recalls John, “and it was always a family experience. Exploring ages long past – it was magic to us.”  Now, years later and

Michael Lockhart

Michael Lockhart

Each month, we profile a passionate member of the ROM's Young Patrons Circle, whose philanthropy is bringing art, nature and culture to life at the Museum. Meet Michael Lockhart, Vice-Chair of the YPC Committee.  What is your occupation?  Digital Strategist at the Ontario Pension Board.

Enhancing Education and Learning for the Future

Enhancing Education and Learning for the Future

Nancy Main. Photo courtesy of the ROM. Nancy Main was a visionary and a true pioneer in arts and education in Canada. She was the founding principal of the Etobicoke School for the Arts and the first female Vice-Principal appointed in the Board of Education for the City of Etobicoke.  Always

Keeping Discovery and Wonder Alive

Keeping Discovery and Wonder Alive

Danuta Buczynski (second from right) with fellow CLS members Joan Neilson, Jasmine Lin and Marguerite Low The late Danuta Buczynski was a passionate and long-time supporter of arts and culture – including the Royal Ontario Museum. A meaningful bequest in her estate ensures that her passion will

A Life of Service

A Life of Service

Growing up in Northern Ontario, Marguerite Low was raised to be of service to others—from Brownies and Girl Guides to church and health care service groups. Today, as a dedicated member of the Department of Museum Volunteers, she continues to fulfill this purpose, bringing ROM objects and stories

The Art of Creating a Legacy

The Art of Creating a Legacy

As a DMV member for over 35 years, Josephine Breyfogle was always willing to take on new challenges—challenges to help advance the Museum’s mission and impact in the community. Thanks to a thoughtful gift in her estate, she will continue to do that for many years to come. Before she passed away

An Artful Legacy

An Artful Legacy

Strong, passionate, and principled. These are some of the words Jessica Peatling uses to describe her late grandmother, Vera Kircheis.   More than a beloved matriarch, Vera was a dispenser of wisdom who shared many practical life lessons with her children, grandchildren, and even