ROM for the Holidays
HOLIDAY OFFER
Our holiday gift to you:
Visit during the day at our new lower prices and get a ton of value-added family programming.
OR
Visit in the evening during our extended holiday hours to see the Museum and/or Maya at special discounted rates.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY
Monday, December 26, 2011 to Sunday, January 8, 2012, 11 am-4 pm unless otherwise stated
Included with Museum admission, at our new lower prices
ROM for the Holidays is one of the most exciting times to visit the Museum, and this year we’re making it even easier for everyone to experience the ROM. ROM for the Holidays is tons of family activities during the day, included with your admission, for those who want a high-energy, hands-on experience. For those who want a break from hectic holiday schedules, join us in the evenings during our extended holiday hours to see the Maya exhibition and the rest of the Museum at special discounted rates.
Make Maya Crafts
Each night the Maya sun god took the form of the jaguar and did battle with the beasts of the underworld in order to ensure the next dawn. Young visitors can make the mask of the jaguar, or create their own rainstick with the soothing sounds of the rain.
Learn How to Build a Pyramid
The Egyptians weren’t the only people to build great pyramids. Learn how the Maya did it!
Meet a Maya High Priest
Down from the temple and out of the jungle into the ROM strides a mysterious Maya High Priest. Get your photo taken with the most respected member of the Maya community and maybe he will even let you take a peek at some of his ceremonial items.
2012 Calendar Workshop
Decipher one of the greatest mysteries of the Maya civilization and discover the true meaning of 2012.
Go on a Maya Archaeological Dig
Dig into the past like a real archaeologist and discover buried Maya treasure."
See a Film
Need a break from the action? Join us for special screenings of Mystery of the Maya.
Mexican Music Fiesta
December 27 to January 6
Performances at 12:00, 12:30, 2:30 and 3:00 pm
Stamp your feet and shake your maracas to the infectious sound of the music of Mexico. With Café Con Pan, a duo specializing in Son Jarocho, a traditional Mexican music from the Tuxtlas region of Veracruz,, and Mexico Amigo Mariachi, founded by Mexican-born Toronto musician Jorge Lopez and featuring authentic costumes and instruments which highlight Mexican folklore and culture and the distinct sound of Mariachi.
12:00 pm and 2:30 pm: Cafe Con Pan
12:30 pm and 3:00 pm: Mexico Amigo Mariachi
Bring Back the Wild Holiday Show
Koho the Bald Eagle, Earth Rangers Ambassador
December 27 to January 6
Our friends at Earth Rangers are back with their popular daily shows and live animal ambassadors! Kids will love meeting Cosmo the Ring-Tailed Lemur, Timber the Pine Marten, Koho the Bald Eagle, and more. The Earth Rangers animal ambassadors will be performing daily at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm in the Signy and Cléophee Eaton Theatre, Level B1.
Brought to you by:
A Canadian Winter Wonderland
Not all animals hibernate in the winter! Back by popular demand, the Earth Rangers Studio in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity on Level 2 of the Museum will be transformed into an A Canadian Winter Wonderland. Learn to identify animal tracks and discover how Canadian wildlife has learned to adapt to the cold weather.
Pose in a fun Maya-themed photo opportunity
December 28 to 30
The SONY® photo station offers visitors the chance to take away mementos of themselves as the Jaguar God of the Underworld!
Presented in cooperation with Sony of Canada Ltd.
ROM FOR THE HOLIDAYS CAMP
Registration now open
Camp starts January 2, 2012
Back at work and looking for something for the kids to do January 2 through 6? Send them to our new ROM holiday camp! Kids will have a blast learning all about ancient cultures, science around the world, biodiversity and more. Space is limited. Book now to secure your child's place.
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SHOPPING
Unique Shopping at ROM Museum Store
ROM Museum Store takes "only at the ROM" to a new level for the festive season with jewellery, books and more inspired by our collections, and an amazing selection of home décor, accessories and other unique gifts for everyone on your list. Start (or finish) your holiday shopping with a trip to our online store, or our flagship store on Bloor Street.
ROMKids Store
This child-rideable plush toy polar bear is looking for a good home. Large, lifelike and premium quality, with incredible attention to face and body details. Available in the ROM Museum Store and the ROMkids Store Boutique area on Level 1.
At the ROMkids Store, the young and the young-at-heart will enjoy browsing through a treasure trove of exciting toys and interactive fun.
Gift Memberships
A ROM Membership is the perfect gift and will be enjoyed long after the holidays are over. ROM Membership includes unlimited and free access to the Museum, a subscription to ROM magazine, invitations to exclusive Members’ events and more.
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ROM magazine
At just $20, a gift subscription to ROM magazine is great value. It showcases intriguing artifacts and specimens from the ROM's extensive collections and reveals insights about the studies our curators conduct in the Museum as well as around the world.
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A Gift of Wonder
Give a gift to the ROM in honour of someone special this season and help inspire wonder for generations to come.
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DINING
Corbin Tomaszeski, the ROM’s new Executive Chef
The ROM's new Executive Chef, Chef Corbin, has cooked up some special Holiday fare which will be available from Monday, December 26, 2011 through Sunday, January 8, 2012.
The Holiday-themed lunch menu in c5 restaurant lounge, our fine dining restaurant, includes ROM Pot Pie (free range chicken with winter root vegetables) or Agnolotti stuffed with roasted chestnuts and squash.
c5 Holiday 2011 Lunch menu (PDF)
For casual family meals with a difference, Food Studio also offers Holiday-themed menu items. Try Chef Corbin's Butter Roasted Turkey or Holiday Biscotti with Cranberry, White Chocolate & Green Tea Dust.
Food Studio Holiday 2011 menu items (PDF)
