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Martians among us

Martians among us

With the announcement of three new Martian Meteorites in the ROM’s planetary science collection, recent evidence of flowing water on Mars, and of course, the success of the Hollywood movie “The Martian”, it seems fitting to sit down and take a closer look at the Red Planet. And we can do that

Troy, Magnus, and the ROM: The Road to Independence

Did you know that an estimated 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum? Individuals with autism experience the world differently, and bustling cultural attractions like the ROM can be overwhelming for some of them. We want to improve that experience, and provide the tools necessary to help

#emptyROM- Katherine Ridgley, KMR Photography

#emptyROM- Katherine Ridgley, KMR Photography

Early on the morning of October 28th, 2015 we welcomed a group of photographers on our second #emptyROM tour. Photos are starting to trickle in and here are just a few of Katherine Ridgley 's work. Unless otherwise stated, all photos are courtesy of KMR Photography.   Thank you for these

The Legacy of Pompeii

The Legacy of Pompeii

Getty Villa antiquities curator Kenneth Lapatin talks about the themes of his upcoming lecture “The Enduring Legacy of Rome” at the ROM on November 17.         Kenneth Lapatin is a curator at the Getty Villa. Trained as a classical archaeologist, he holds degrees from the University of

Good Over Evil: Diwali, Festival of Lights

Good Over Evil: Diwali, Festival of Lights

Written By: Aruna Panday, PhD Candidate York University, Co-chair Friends of South Asia Committee Diwali, also Romanized as Divali or Deepawali, literally means 'row of lights.'   Diwali is celebrated by over one billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains (and their friends!) in South Asia and

ROM wins Ontario’s Accessible Tourism Award

ROM wins Ontario’s Accessible Tourism Award

The ROM is proud to announce that we have been honoured with Ontario’s Accessible Tourism Award at the 2015 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence. Creating access at the ROM is a journey which our Museum has embraced, and this recognition is a great testament to our direction. The Ontario Tourism

New to ROM: Tiger Claw Necklace

Hunting trophy. Victorian jewelry. Conservation symbol. This tiger claw necklace comes from the late 19th century, during the time of the British Raj in India. Such ornaments were made from the claws of tigers killed during popular elite hunting activities. On the one hand, it is quite a beautiful

Weekend at the Museum: A Community Affair

Weekend at the Museum: A Community Affair

A Guest Post by Christa Sawyer, Community Events Supervisor, Autism Ontario Autism Ontario is so excited to be part of this pilot project with the ROM and Magnusmode!  Our organization helps people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families by advocating on their behalf, providing

Nature Stories through Photography: Insights from Connor Stefanison

Nature Stories through Photography: Insights from Connor Stefanison

Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Sean de Francia The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition has served as an important channel to bring ecology and biodiversity to the centre of conversation. Since its beginnings, the travelling exhibition has