Accessibility

Assistive devices such as audio and video players are available for free with identification at the Admissions Desk.

Audio tours for specially ticketed exhibitions are available from the audio guide desk for a rental fee.

The Director's Choice Audio Tour provides vivid and detailed descriptions of objects on display chosen by our Director & CEO, William Thorsell.

Web visitors can also view podcasts, highlighting the personal reflections and perspectives from our staff on a wide variety of ROM subjects. Download, view and listen to podcasts on your computer, iPod or mp3 player.

Video podcasts using sign language

Staff Favourites: Paul Kane Paintings
April 26, 2007
Technician Liliane Lortie talks about the Paul Kane paintings on display in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples.

Video Podcast (7 MB, 2m 3s)
Written Transcript (PDF)

Beadwork
January 11, 2007
Technician Liliane Lortie on the personal appeal of the beadwork displayed in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples.

Video Podcast (4 MB, 4m 02s)
Written Transcript (PDF)

Carlos Garaicoa: Exhibition Highlights
October 05, 2006
Technician Liliane Lortie takes a quick tour of the exhibition Carlos Garaicoa.

Video Podcast (15 MB, 2m 32s)
Written Transcript (PDF)

Bat Cave
September 06, 2006
Technician Liliane Lortie on the appeal of bats and experiencing the Bat Cave

Video Podcast (14 MB, 2m 25s)
Written Transcript (PDF)