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From places near to far – travel with the ROM.

ROMtravel offers world cultures and natural history tours to thoroughly researched destinations throughout the world, accompanied by expert resource people. Let our experts be your guides.
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ROMbus runs day trips on a museum theme to places in Toronto and surrounding areas.
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ROMwalk provides guided walking tours through Toronto neighbourhoods of architectural and historic interest. For additional information on these free walks call 416.586.8097 or download a copy of the ROMwalk brochure (PDF).
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Private Group Walks offer clubs, community groups, out-of-town visitors and families private group ROMwalk. Arranged specifically for your group at any time, choose from our selection of 21 walks. The cost is $1O.OO per person with a minimum of 1O people. Call 416.586.8O97 for information. For more information download the ROMwalk brochure (PDF).

All offerings are organized by the Department of Museum Volunteers.


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ROMbus: The ROM and the AGO - Paul Kane and Cornelius Krieghoff

Adults
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Meet at the ROM, President's Choice School Entrance (South Entrance)

Spend a fascinating day with top Canadian Art curators at the ROM and the AGO.

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Sicily: Journey Through the Ages

Adults
April 12 to 23, 2010

Join us as we explore the treasures of Sicily - ancient Greek temples, Roman mosaics, impressive Norman Cathedrals, Baroque architecture, beautiful landscapes and wonderful food.

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ROMbus: Scarborough Fair with Corey Keeble

Adults
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Meet at York Mills Subway (South Exit)

Scarborough where deer were once hunted, was named in 1796 by Elizabeth Simcoe after her home in England. Today, now a part of the City of Toronto, Scarborough is filled with many interesting urban sites.

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A Berlin Kaleidoscope, with Dresden and Leipzig

Adults
May 5 to 15, 2010

Join Berliner and ROMtravel coordinator, Monica Carr for a stimulating exploration of the old, the new and the reborn in Dresden, Leipzig and Berlin.

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ROMbus: Kiss Me Kate

Adults
Tuesday, May 18, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm; Meet at York Mills Subway (South Exit)

As backstage bickering between the co-stars of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew threatens to sabotage opening night, along come a couple of gangsters with a gambling debt to collect. The result is hilarity on and off the stage - all punctuated by Cole Porter’s unforgettable melodies and wickedly witty lyrics. A fascinating chat with one of the members of the company is followed by lunch in town at the Parlour Restaurant.

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ROMbus: The Flora & Fauna of Niagara

Adults
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Meet at the ROM, President's Choice School Entrance (South Entrance)

You will feast your eyes and feed your soul on this trip as we highlight the Niagara Parks Greenhouses, Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Conservatory.

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Into the Northwest Passage

AdultsAdults
August 14 to 28, 2010

Celebrate Canada’s great northern expanse with the most coveted of Arctic itineraries, the Northwest Passage. Trace the routes of legendary explorers, Franklin, Rae and Amundsen. Sail through waters rich with whales, polar bears, narwhals and walrus. Observe the massive bird colonies dotting the rocky cliffs.

ROM’s Ken Lister will be part of an outstanding team of resource specialists aboard the Clipper Adventurer, a recently renovated 118 passenger vessel. These experts will help us to comprehend this vast land, it’s makeup, history, mythology and people. Join us for this indepth experience of the culture and history of the Inuit people and learn firsthand the effects of the emerging issues of climate change and Arctic sovereignty.

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ROMbus: Christopher Plummer in The Tempest

Adults
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:45 am - 6:00 pm; Meet at York Mills Subway (South Exit)

This early fall trip to Stratford to see Christopher Plummer as Prospero in The Tempest, is indeed an exciting one! There are only a few matinees of The Tempest in September, and excellent seats have been obtained

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Getaway to the "Windy City - Chicago"

Adults
September 27 to October 1, 2010

Chicago is a sprawling metropolis, the birthplace of the ‘skyscraper’. We will explore developments by America’s great architects, cultural landmarks and magnificent attractions.

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Alberobello, Trulli. Image courtesy of Dawn Jamieson

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Oban Inn, Niagara-on-the-lake. Image courtesy of Dawn Jamieson. (ROMbus Program)

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Union Station window. Image courtesy of Ross Yurkow. (ROMwalk Program)

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