Behind-the-scenes

Monthly Archive: December Behi

The 'Goddess' and the Museum: The Early Years

Posted: August 6, 2013 - 17:58 , by ROM
The front pages of The Palace of Minos volume 4, published by Sir Arthur Evans in 1935

Join me in delving into the archives to uncover the story of this iconic object.....

Behind the Scenes: What the ROM is Doing this Afternoon

Posted: July 25, 2013 - 15:00 , by ROM
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Woman standing in Museum.

Deidra Leowinata, an EVC student explores behind the scenes and introduces you to the many faces of the ROM.

The Blueprint of Life - DNA & YOU

Posted: July 22, 2013 - 15:00 , by ROM

Christine Black, a volunteer in the ROM's DNA lab shares her experience and encourages you to join her at this months Curators Corner DNA & YOU!

Old School Still Works

Posted: July 10, 2013 - 09:08 , by ROM
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Film hanging on a string to dry.

The ROM's Photographer, Bryan Boyle, shares his experience with processing film and why he put these skills to use after the big Toronto storm.

Veni, Vidi, Vici - A Weekend to Remember

Posted: June 25, 2013 - 14:07 , by ROM

Now that Ancient Rome and Greece Weekend is over the interns reflect on their experiences.....

Caring for the ROM's Collections

Posted: June 19, 2013 - 12:51 , by royal
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Woman photographing a clay pot, with a cart holding additional pots in the foreground

Year round, ROM staff, interns, and volunteers care for our collections behind the scenes. 

Stories from 2B - Week 1: Paying attention to what's behind the curtain

Posted: June 17, 2013 - 16:32 , by royal
Image of door with text "2B"

What are they building in there? A weekly chronicle from communications intern, Maxine Kauter.

Writing on Walls - conversation with Gallery Text Editor, Christine Caroppo

Posted: June 13, 2013 - 13:37 , by royal
Image of gallery text for the GENESIS exhbition

Gallery text is everywhere, but where does it come from?

Challenge your views at Rome & Greece Weekend

Posted: June 12, 2013 - 16:40 , by ROM
A Greek krater (wine-bowl) and hydria (water-jar) from the ROM storerooms and now on display.

FInd out about two new displays that have been set up in the level 3 galleries for Ancient Rome and Greece Weekend (June 15th & 16th 2013).

Daily Life in Greek & Roman: Insights from our Interns

Posted: June 11, 2013 - 10:38 , by Kay Sunahara
The ROM's Kay Sunahara examining Roman coins with interns Menghan Yan & Clare Schwartzberg, surrounded by artifacts being prepared for the upcoming Ancient Greece & Rome Weekend exhibit

Student interns are a vital part of behind-the-scenes throughout the ROM...