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BEES

A Story of Survival

Until October 18, 2026

Dorsal view of a fuzzy yellow and black bumble bee on a black background surrounded by floating pollen.

Featured exhibition

Psychedelics

Art. Culture. Science.

Until December 2026

Your Escape

Featured exhibition

Shokkan

Material Encounters in Japanese Art

Until September 07, 2026

Rounded square tea bowl with flowing glaze, Edo period, late 17th century, stoneware, 8.1 × 13.2 cm

Crawford Lake

Crawford Lake

Until January 2027

Crawford Lake

Crawford Lake

Until January 2027

several bumble bees flying on a green background

Summer Club

At ROM Summer Club, kids ages 5-16, can discover, explore and create at one of the city's most engaging and fun summer camps.

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Museum Highlights Jun 26 11:00 - 11:45

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Museum Tours Museum Highlights

Jun 26 11:00 - 11:45

Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art Jun 26 11:00 - 12:00

Te-bako (cosmetic box) with pine tree, bamboo, crane, and turtle motifs. Momoyama period 1575-1600 AD. Japan. Lacquered wood with maki-e gilding and brass fittings.

Member Tours Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art

Jun 26 11:00 - 12:00

Ancient Egypt & Nubia Jun 26 12:00 - 12:45

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Museum Tours Ancient Egypt & Nubia

Jun 26 12:00 - 12:45

Museum Highlights Jun 26 13:00 - 13:45

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Museum Tours Museum Highlights

Jun 26 13:00 - 13:45

Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art Jun 26 13:00 - 14:00

Te-bako (cosmetic box) with pine tree, bamboo, crane, and turtle motifs. Momoyama period 1575-1600 AD. Japan. Lacquered wood with maki-e gilding and brass fittings.

Member Tours Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art

Jun 26 13:00 - 14:00

Ancient Greece Jun 26 14:00 - 14:45

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Museum Tours Ancient Greece

Jun 26 14:00 - 14:45

Museum Highlights in French Jun 26 14:00 - 14:45

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Museum Tours Museum Highlights in French

Jun 26 14:00 - 14:45

Museum Highlights Jun 26 15:00 - 15:45

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Museum Tours Museum Highlights

Jun 26 15:00 - 15:45

Paper clouds floating above Chinese statues

Cloudscape

Guests at The Pursuit of Porcelian installation

Connection Stations

Until September 07, 2026

Pie-shaped sample of cobalt mineral encased in smaltite, shown on a white background.

Critical Minerals

Critical Choices

Until January 2027

Set of Zodiac Animals

Chinese Zodiac Case

Year of the Horse

Until January 2027

Bethlehem Bride

Bethlehem Bride

Paper clouds floating above Chinese statues

Cloudscape

Guests at The Pursuit of Porcelian installation

Connection Stations

Until September 07, 2026

Pie-shaped sample of cobalt mineral encased in smaltite, shown on a white background.

Critical Minerals

Critical Choices

Until January 2027

Set of Zodiac Animals

Chinese Zodiac Case

Year of the Horse

Until January 2027

Bethlehem Bride

Bethlehem Bride

View of dinosaur gallery showing platform with two dinosaur skeletons fighting.

An artist's illustration of an ancient sea scape teeming with life.

WonderWorks Hands-on Gallery, interactive experience, children

A gallery full of various pottery, ceramics, and statues.

This white rhino is a rare specimen and the centerpiece of the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity.

Age of Dinosaurs Dawn of Life WonderWorks China Life in Crisis

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four people sitting at a table, having a fun conversation at the Royal Ontario Museum

Have you ever been so moved, fascinated, or impressed by an object, specimen, or work of art, that you wish you could talk about it with others? Conversations is a new program series of informal gatherings at ROM that invite you to engage with other individuals on topics of interest. Relax as you discuss specific collections, objects or themes of exhibitions, or take a tour followed by refreshments and conversation. You can also practice your language skills every month in sessions designed for newcomers, immigrants, and English language learners. In past programs we have gathered to talk

Workshop in gallery

Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified.

Visitor looking at artifacts in encased glass

Third Tuesday Nights Free

Experience the Museum after hours — free for everyone — on the third Tuesday night of every month, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Enjoy access to most galleries and make an evening of discovery with friends and family. Special exhibitions are not included.

Interior view of a museum hall with visitors, featuring dinosaur skeleton displays and illuminated architectural columns.

When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art. Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!

Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

Art, culture and nature tours to thoroughly researched destinations throughout the world, accompanied by expert resource people.

four people sitting at a table, having a fun conversation at the Royal Ontario Museum

Have you ever been so moved, fascinated, or impressed by an object, specimen, or work of art, that you wish you could talk about it with others? Conversations is a new program series of informal gatherings at ROM that invite you to engage with other individuals on topics of interest. Relax as you discuss specific collections, objects or themes of exhibitions, or take a tour followed by refreshments and conversation. You can also practice your language skills every month in sessions designed for newcomers, immigrants, and English language learners. In past programs we have gathered to talk

Workshop in gallery

Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified.

Visitor looking at artifacts in encased glass

Third Tuesday Nights Free

Experience the Museum after hours — free for everyone — on the third Tuesday night of every month, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Enjoy access to most galleries and make an evening of discovery with friends and family. Special exhibitions are not included.

Interior view of a museum hall with visitors, featuring dinosaur skeleton displays and illuminated architectural columns.

When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art. Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!

Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

Art, culture and nature tours to thoroughly researched destinations throughout the world, accompanied by expert resource people.