Use an archaeologist’s toolkit to get acquainted with some of the most famous civilizations of the ancient world. Discover the glory of Greece, the power of Rome, and the mystery of Egypt. Through first hand encounters with artifacts, mythologies and art, you’ll learn about the peoples of the ancient world, their daily life, traditions, warfare and ultimate fate.

Learn about legends, monsters, scrolls, and weapons from the actual cultures and artifacts upon which Dungeons & Dragons-style games are based. Use your imagination to bring it all to life while playing an on-going campaign in a ROM-inspired D&D world. Create characters, build models, and try to stay on the Dungeon Master’s good side!

Follow in the footsteps of famous and infamous explorers. Record an Egyptian expedition to the mysterious land of Punt, join Henry Hudson and his brave "Adventurers" as they search for the illusive Northwest Passage, or attempt to sail around the world with the famous "pirate" Francis Drake. Map out routes, create 3D landscapes, and master timeless tricks of the navigation trade.

Indulge your love of nature as you learn what the world is made of. Wonder at previous minerals from the depths of the earth and the far reaches of space. Examine microscopic organisms and sample a banana’s DNA. Learn about species fighting for survival, then see how you fit in your very own eco-system and can affect the world around you.

Leaping lemurs! The ROM is just full of all kinds of fascinating critters - from scaly snakes to bustling beetles to fuzzy fruit bats. Using artwork, creative play, costumes and real scientific specimens, you'll explore the animal kingdom as you find out about life in the rainforest or scan the Savannah for a zebra and lion. It's everything you need to know about your favorite wild (and not so wild) animals.

Thrill to exciting stories from around the world as you meet gallant knights, quick-witted damsels, brave Samurai women, and daring Greek adventurers. Learn how to outsmart a dragon or discover how a muskrat can save the world. Bring these exciting adventures to life through drama, puppetry, and one of a kind works of art.

Uncover geological formations, extinct sea creatures, dazzling gems, and traces of long-vanished glaciers right here in the city. Your geological quest takes you from earth’s core and ocean floor to the far out stratosphere. Learn to collect, identify and classify your own mineral and fossil collections.

Take a journey across the continents as you listen to wondrous tales from around the world. The Museum's galleries will set the scene for re-enacting stories of ambitious animals, proud princesses, tricky spiders, and spur you on to spin your own fabulous yarns.

Extended Care consists of relaxed supervised activities for children enrolled in afternoon or full-day options. Extended care is available for all ages from 4 to 6 pm.