Education & Engagement
Monthly Archive: December Educ
Ryan Farley: Thoughts on Conservation

Ryan Farley, Lead Concierge at the ROM, shares his thoughts on how he, his team, and the ROM promote awareness of conservation.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The ROM marks the United Nation’s annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd.
Keaton Smith's ROM Inspiration

This is a guest blog post by Keaton Smith, published by Jesika Arseneau...
The Children's Miracle Network at The ROM!

Twelve children and their families were welcomed at the ROM for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.
Ben & Bruno’s Excellent Trilobite Adventure
Event highlights of the ROM’s popular bimonthly Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Meteorite Identification Clinics!
Fossil-finding Tour at Evergreen Brick Works

In July, ROM Assistant Curator Dr. Kevin Seymour offered an enthusiastic group of 25 ROM members a guided tour of the famous fossil site at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto’s Don Valley. Beautiful weather was the order of the day (after days of rain), giving all participants an enjoyable if somewhat muddy outing.
Tips for toddlers visiting the ROM

Recently we had a visit from Karla Courtney and her son Marshall who run an internationally awarded blog, The [Tiny} Times (www.tinytimes.com).
Why Do We Take Photographs? : Visitors Respond

The landmark exhibit “Genesis” just closed at the Royal Ontario Museum. An “Activation Area” in the exhibit invited visitors to engage with issues at a personal level...
Engaging our Audiences: Announcing a new addition to the ROM Executive Team
Following an extensive international search, the Museum has hired Dr. Xerxes Mazda as Deputy Director, Engagement.
Curator's Corner - Nature in the City

Another successful Curator's Corner has come and gone!