Welcome to ROM

Canada's leading museum, home to 18 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages.

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Featured exhibition

Sharks

Until March 22, 2026

Close-up view of a life-sized Megalodon shark model with its mouth wide open, displaying multiple rows of sharp teeth, in a dark, blue-lit museum exhibit.

Featured exhibition

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Until March 29, 2026

Detail of a claw and head of a flamingo on a light grey background.

Father and son enjoying ROM sculpture

Third Tuesday Nights Free

Third Tuesday Night Free

Close up, in morning light, of amber eyes of a male coyote framed within the black-tipped tail of a female.

Language, Land, and Lens: Indigenous Voices in Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Two girls pretend to be scared in front of a T.rex skeleton

Signature Hunts and Tours

Fossil Quest: ROM Scavenger Hunt

A young woman and a child pretend to be scared in front of a T.rex skeleton

Signature Hunts and Tours

Fossil Quest: ROM Scavenger Hunt

ROM entrance with large dinosaur skull fossil display inside and marble staircase with people walking nearby.

Two people looking at a large, detailed mural depicting multiple Asian-style figures wearing traditional robes.

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Our members enjoy great benefits and discounts at the museum and with our partner organisations.

About Membership

ROM entrance with large dinosaur skull fossil display inside and marble staircase with people walking nearby.

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Guest taking a photo of sculptures at ROM

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Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM

Signature Hunts and Tours

Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours!

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.

People look around a gallery with a fall scene, including trees with red leaves.

Dawn of Life WonderWorks China Life in Crisis Hands-on Biodiversity

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Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

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

Lily Pond

From the history of urban centres to country walks to iconic locales, ROMBus offers organized day trips to fascinating destinations in Toronto and the surrounding region. Luxury coaches provide travel comfort and each trip’s destinations offer enhanced engagement with expert guides and experienced ROM volunteers leading the way. Historic sites, natural wonders, cultural landmarks, and more are on offer in a roster of ROMBus trips – each designed to reveal a unique, engaging part of our local colour. Enjoy seamless, stress-free excursions where we handle every detail. Connect with fellow

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.

Jameel Jaffer and Charles Stenkievich ©Lisa Milosavijevic

Curious about art, culture, and nature? Learn why these topics matter within and beyond Museum walls. Talks at ROM offer engaging moments of thought-provoking learning with experts and objects from, and inspired by, collections in the Museum. Upcoming talks are identified as either at ROM or Online. All are Free with RSVP.

A young couple smile whiling looking at a picture the man is pointing at.

Member Previews

Members enjoy previews of select exhibition and gallery openings.

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.

Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

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

Lily Pond

From the history of urban centres to country walks to iconic locales, ROMBus offers organized day trips to fascinating destinations in Toronto and the surrounding region. Luxury coaches provide travel comfort and each trip’s destinations offer enhanced engagement with expert guides and experienced ROM volunteers leading the way. Historic sites, natural wonders, cultural landmarks, and more are on offer in a roster of ROMBus trips – each designed to reveal a unique, engaging part of our local colour. Enjoy seamless, stress-free excursions where we handle every detail. Connect with fellow

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.

Jameel Jaffer and Charles Stenkievich ©Lisa Milosavijevic

Curious about art, culture, and nature? Learn why these topics matter within and beyond Museum walls. Talks at ROM offer engaging moments of thought-provoking learning with experts and objects from, and inspired by, collections in the Museum. Upcoming talks are identified as either at ROM or Online. All are Free with RSVP.

A young couple smile whiling looking at a picture the man is pointing at.

Member Previews

Members enjoy previews of select exhibition and gallery openings.

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.

Interior view of a museum storage area with artworks and paintings on metal racks.

Statue of a multi-armed deity with a fierce expression, adorned with gold and blue garments, standing on a decorated platform.

Online collection

The Royal Ontario Museum is home to a world-class collection of 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces.

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