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The Changing Face of Philanthropy

The Changing Face of Philanthropy

At 26, Peggy Lau is the youngest member of the ROM’s Currelly Society—a group of individuals who have promised future gifts to the Museum. A former intern with the ROM Governors office, Peggy chats easily about her love of art and culture and her decision to leave a legacy to the Museum. “The

ROM Research Colloquium: Santiago Sanchez-Ramirez

ROM Research Colloquium: Santiago Sanchez-Ramirez

Name: Santiago Sanchez-Ramirez Title: A Tale on the Caesar's Mushroom What does the Roman emperor Julius Caesar, the Mayas, Central African tribes and Himalayan sherpas have in common? They all appreciate the delicate taste of an Amanita mushroom! Amanita mushrooms are widespread in forest

We're up for a Shorty Award!

Nominate Royal Ontario Museum for a social media award in the Shorty Awards The ROM's main twitter account, @ROMToronto, has been nominated for a Shorty Award as Best Museum in Social Media. We're currently in third place and need your help to win! Love what we do in social media and on

34th Annual ROM Colloquium: World Discoveries- on Feb 8, 2013

On Friday, February 8, 2013, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents the 34th annual ROM Colloquium, a stimulating one-day event with curators and researchers highlighting their latest global discoveries and ongoing research. The ROM 2013 Colloquium: World Discoveries gives everyone the chance to

Student Performers Kick Off Black History Month at the ROM

Student Performers Kick Off Black History Month at the ROM

By: Hannah Stewart A  media event was held at the ROM on Thursday, January 31, 2013 to kick off Black History Month programming and to celebrate a new community access partnership. Vistors to the Museum enjoyed an unexpected performance as over 80 students from the Toronto Catholic District school

Tom Hilditch: An Extraordinary RPC supporter

Tom Hilditch: An Extraordinary RPC supporter

“Coming to the ROM was the best part of my childhood,” says Tom Hilditch. Like many kids in Ontario, he was a member of the Saturday Morning Club for years, travelling to Toronto from Etobicoke with his two best friends every week. “I learned to use chopsticks here,” he recalls smiling.

You are EJJ, a Red Knot!

Red Knots are a robin sized shorebird that have recently become an endangered species due to big declines in their populations . ROM Ornithologists have been helping to protect and better understand the problems this bird is facing. Come and see some of the work we've been doing. During the

How to display the past......

Ever wondered what goes in to the display you see in a museum gallery?  I’m exploring some behind-the-scenes issues that shape what you see. This is the first of a series of posts that tie into a new course I’m teaching for University of Toronto graduate students called Greece and Rome at the

My name is Pete (PT1) Sanderling

My name is Pete Sanderling. Can you guess why? The coloured flag was put on my leg by a scientist to learn more about how I live.  You might call me a frequent flyer because I travel so much. I spend my winters as far south as South America and my summers in Canada's arctic. 

BIG- Media Preview (Remix)

BIG- Media Preview (Remix)

Remix of Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Senior Curator, Nora E. Vaughan Fashion Costume Curatorship, speaking at the media preview of BIG.