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Learning by Heart
Nearly two decades after receiving an invitation to attend a curatorial event at ROM, the Museum has become like a second home to Neera Chopra and her husband, Deepak. They became members of the Royal Patrons Circle and Neera was drawn to contributing in a more meaningful way. She began
A Legacy Comes Full Circle
Like so many others who grew up in Toronto, Emma Jenkin holds a special place in her heart for the ROM. From weekend visits with her parents to school field trips to summer camps, the Museum was a big part of her youth. “The ROM was always an adventure,” says Emma. “It felt like home, but
A Legacy Not Forgotten
Joan Thompson, James A.S. Thompson and Evan Thompson Joan Thompson was a long-time ROM volunteer – one of the iconic ‘Three Joans’ who were founding members of the Volunteer Committee (now known as the Department of Museum Volunteers) in the late 1950s. During her near-50 years of involvement
Collector’s Items
When Ali Adil Khan and his wife Shehla emigrated from Pakistan over 30 years ago, Canadian art provided a way to connect to their new home. Ali Adil began collecting artworks depicting the Canadian wilderness – slowly at first and on a shoestring budget, eventually progressing to larger
Weaving Her Magic
A self-proclaimed “museum person,” Flavia Redelmeier has been a steadfast supporter of the Royal Ontario Museum for most of the Museum’s history. As a young girl in the 1930s and 1940s, an interest in bird watching and the natural world led Flavia and her brother to join the Junior Field
Roy Tanaka
Meet YPC Committee Member Roy Tanaka What is your occupation? In-house developer and colour management specialist for TI Group Inc., a printing and communications company in Toronto. What was the last book you read? Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe. This book
Love of Asian Art Sparks Lifelong Journey
Bayla Balaban (2nd to left) attending the opening of the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and Reed Family Plaza in 2019. Pictured left to right: Gilles Huot, Former President, ROM Department of Museum Volunteers; Bayla Balaban, Co-Chair, Bishop White Committee; Nita Reed, Currelly Legacy
Jessica Provencher
Meet YPC Member Jessica Provencher What is your occupation? I am part of the convention team with PDAC, which is the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Our Association puts on an annual convention and trade show, which is regarded as the premier international event for the mineral
New Children’s Book Brings Prehistoric Mammals to Life
“On the weekends, Molly’s grandma takes her to the museum. It’s a special time together to learn new things and explore ideas. Molly brings her notebook to sketch specimens and collect interesting facts. Grandma says the whole world is full of magic if you just look for it.” This excerpt
ROM Announces Plan to Reimagine the Museum for the Future
ROM proudly announced today the launch of OpenROM, a multi-faceted initiative that will dramatically open the Museum up even more to the public, creating a thriving cultural and civic hub in the heart of the city. Grounded in ROM’s overarching vision to further enhance visitor access and