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A Legacy of Knowledge for Future Generations

A Legacy of Knowledge for Future Generations

Patricia Haug and her husband Kjell on their wedding day. Photo courtesy Haug Estate Trustee Molly Yeoman. A lifelong champion of curiosity and creative thinking, Patricia Haug devoted her retirement years to her community and educating the younger generation. Committed to the ROM, she

A Lifelong Relationship

A Lifelong Relationship

As both a member and an employee, Connie Swenson has always felt a strong sense of connection to the Royal Ontario Museum. A native of Iowa by way of Chicago, she moved to Toronto with her family in 2008, after a brief sojourn in Alberta–and the ROM quickly became a big part of their lives. “As

New Children’s Book Brings Prehistoric Mammals to Life

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

A Legacy Not Forgotten

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

ROM Mourns the Passing of Hyacinth Gloria Chen

ROM Mourns the Passing of Hyacinth Gloria Chen

ROM is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Hyacinth Gloria Chen. Ms. Chen was a truly incredible woman who leaves behind a tremendous legacy, both as successful businesswoman and a dedicated mother and grandmother who instilled the greatest values and principles in her family.  We were proud

Joseph Tanenbaum: 1932-2022

Joseph Tanenbaum: 1932-2022

The ROM community is deeply saddened by the death of Joseph Tanenbaum, our dear friend, one of Canada’s leading and most civic-minded philanthropists. Joey served ROM with inspiring commitment and passion over three decades, as an engaged volunteer and superb donor supporting the growth and

Investment of a Lifetime

Investment of a Lifetime

Philanthropy is at heart of every great institution and the Royal Ontario Museum is no exception. We often hear the stories of incredible philanthropists whose significant contributions have had a transformative impact on the Museum, but transformative gifts happen in many ways. Did you know that

A Tailor-Made Approach to Philanthropy

A Tailor-Made Approach to Philanthropy

Joseph Wong’s penchant for fashion started at an early age. As a teenager, he was roused by the vibrancy and variety of the Japanese and Italian designs that ruled Toronto in the 1970s and 1980s, a stark contrast to the strict world of school uniforms he had left behind in his native Hong Kong.

Weaving Her Magic

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

Quarterback of Culture

Quarterback of Culture

Wander ROM’s galleries and you will find countless examples of legendary champions – statues of Rama, amphoras depicting Athena, colourful prints of Gandhi, a towering T. rex. But ROM has another kind of champion too – tireless supporters like Rob Pierce. An advocate of cultural philanthropy,