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A Passion for Music and the Arts Inspires a $3M Leadership Gift
Helga Schmidt is a lover of operetta and live performance, and a benefactor of many cultural organizations in Europe. As lead donors, she and her late husband Mike Schmidt have made a transformational gift to the Love the ROM Centennial Campaign. Arriving in Canada from Germany in 1956 with
A Rock Star Collection Hits the ROM
A one-of-a-kind ore and mineral collection is making its way to the ROM, thanks to the amazing generosity of our donors and corporate sponsors. The Kirwin Collection—a staggering global assortment of 25,000 ores and minerals—will be the largest single acquisition in the history of ROM Earth
A Great Ship's Bell Tolls Again
On September 7, 2014, one of Canada’s greatest mysteries was solved when the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition team discovered Her Majesty’s Ship Erebus off the coast of Nunavut. After more than 160 years of searching to understand the fate of English explorer Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated
A Night in Pompeii
The ROM proudly welcomed 200 guests for an unforgettable evening of Pompeian flair and style in celebration of the Canadian premiere of Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano on Tuesday, June 9. 2015. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of this highly anticipated show, an exquisite dining
Friends of the ROM
For more than five decades, ROM Friends groups have brought people together to engage with their passions, making a meaningful impact on the Museum and inspiring its community of supporters. By making a small annual donation, you can become a part of Friends of the Canadian Collections, The
Illuminating the Power and Beauty of Indian Textiles
Inspired by a passionate ROM volunteer, the new IARTS Textiles of India Fund will celebrate the splendour and influence of Indian textile arts in perpetuity. The Fund was created in honour of Arti Chandaria (1960–2015), whose first love was textiles—each one she wore had a story. Born in
A Family Gift Inspired by a Mother’s Dedication
“The opportunity to inspire people, to make the past meaningful and relevant, has been incredibly fulfilling,” says Barbara. “And that opportunity came from the curators who offered their expertise and time, giving us the confidence to tell the Museum’s stories.” Moved by her
A Love for the ROM Endures
As dedicated members of the Department of Museum Volunteers (DMV), Rodger and Joann McLennan led countless tours over the past 20 years, enrapturing visitors with their infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the Museum’s collections. Joann, a native New Yorker, met Rodger while
A Legacy of Japanese Art and Storytelling
The ROM’s world-class Japanese collection and Japan’s storied Edo Period (1603–1868) captivated members of the Japanese business and cultural community, who gathered on April 12, 2016 for an exclusive look at some stunning, newly acquired ukiyo-e woodblock prints and a salon-style talk
Robert Ellsworth's Legacy in the Making
A Crowning Gift from the King of Ming A celebrated collector and benefactor of Asian art, Robert Ellsworth will forever advance new acquisitions and knowledge at the ROM through a $10.3-million bequest. Ellsworth was born in New York City at the onset of the Great Depression in 1929. His inspiring