Celebrate ROM for the Holidays with a special line-up of fun family-oriented activities inspired by the Season of Gems. Young visitors can learn about the earth’s treasures by mining for gems, panning for gold, as well as making diamond tiaras and crowns and constructing scientific models of diamonds to take home. These are just a few of the family-oriented activities offered daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court
Level 1

Meet Gordo & Gertie
Come and meet Gordo the Barosaurus and his friend Gertie - the ROM’s friendly dino mascots.

Sony's Holiday Wonders
Join us at Sony Holiday Wonders for fun activities for everyone. Try your hand at the Vaio Memory station or test your speed at the Bravia Buzz station. Try your skills at one of three interactive stations for a chance to win amazing Sony product.
December 28, 29 and 30 only.

Earth Treasures Activity Area
Canada Court, Level 1

Diamond Tiaras and Gemstone Crowns
Make your own diamond tiara or gemstone crown to take home.

Diamond Models
Make your own scientific model of a diamond.

Mining for Gems
Sift through mine gravel to find hidden gems.

Pan for Gold
There’s gold to be found in the ROM.

LEVEL 2

Prospecting Hunt
Try this challenging scavenger hunt for Earth's Treasures.

Dinosaur Digs
Uncover dinosaur fossils like a real palaeontologist.

Hands-On Biodiversity Gallery
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Explore environmental exhibits and examine specimens to get a first-hand look at the living world around you. Timed tickets available at the gallery entrance.

CIBC Discovery Room
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Examine touchable artifacts and specimens or try on armour in this hands-on mini-museum. Limited capacity: timed tickets available at the gallery entrance. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.