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Monthly Archive: December ROMk

Behind the Blitz: Eye to Eye with a Bat

Posted: May 25, 2016 - 22:50 , by ROM
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BioBlitz, Natural History, Nature, Biodiversity, Kids and Families, ROMkids, From the Field
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A young girl named Saskia peers closely at the bat being held in the hands of ROM mammalogist Burton Lim. The scene is illuminated by headlamp. Photo by Kendra Marjerrison

Blog by Environmental Visual Communication alumnus / Ontario BioBlitz Communications Assistant Fatima Ali

The second of four blogs in our Ontario BioBlitz: Behind the Blitz series introduces us to Saskia, a ten-year-old natural history enthusiast who was a participant in the Guided Blitz at the 2015 Don Watershed Ontario BioBlitz event. Watch a video about her experience as she follows ROM mammalogist Burton Lim into the woods with her group to capture and identify some bats!

Artist Annu Palakunnathu Matthew takes Family Photos at ROM

Posted: May 25, 2015 - 16:16 , by Deepali Dewan
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programs, Big Weekend, ROMkids, South Asia
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On May 23, 2015, in conjunction with the exhibition “Generations: Annu Palakunnathu Matthew,” artist Annu Palakunnathu Matthew set up studio in the ROM galleries to take coplimentary family photographs of ROM visitors.

Your Guide to Family Summer Fun at the ROM

Posted: June 19, 2014 - 15:22 , by royal
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ROMkids, Programs and Events, Education & Engagement
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http://www.rom.on.ca/en/support-us/inspiring-stories/barrick-gold-family-day-at-the-rom

A step-by-step guide to visiting the ROM with your kids!

National Volunteer Week: ROMkids

Posted: April 12, 2014 - 10:33 , by Amanda Girgis
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National Volunteer Week, Volunteer, DMV, ROMkids, Education & Engagement
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Woman standing in the Dinosaur Gallery.

In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2014, we interviewed ROMkids volunteers to learn more about what they do and why they do it. 

The Museum Makers Mural!

Posted: July 14, 2013 - 22:14 , by Kiron Mukherjee
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ROMkids, Programs and Events, Education & Engagement
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Hi, we are the Museum Makers from Session 1 of Summer Club 2013! We made this extraordinary mural for the Royal Ontario Museum....

Explorers' Club kids get a sneak peak at the newest Animal Explorer

Posted: May 8, 2013 - 17:07 , by Nicole Richards
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Kids and Families, ROMkids, Programs and Events, Education & Engagement
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A Komodo Dragon Toy on a staircase railing at the ROM

Submitted by Courtney Murfin, Interpretive Planner and Explorers' Club Co-chair

Archaeology Weekend is here!

Posted: April 10, 2013 - 22:25 , by Kiron Mukherjee
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ROMkids, Archaeology, Programs and Events
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Here’s THREE reasons to come out to the ROM this weekend (April 13/14) for Archaeology Weekend!

LEGO Maya Pyramid building for ROM March Break

Posted: March 6, 2013 - 13:44 , by ROM
Categories: 
Archaeology, Collections, ROMkids, Research
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Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of one of the America’s great archaeological treasures - the ruins of Altun Ha.

March Break 2013 - Passport to the World

Posted: March 4, 2013 - 14:45 , by royal
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ROMkids, Programs and Events
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Royal Ontario Museum March Break Passport to the world March 9 to March 17

March Break is coming and we're ready for you with lots of hands-on fun! Come to the ROM this March Break and give your kids a passport to a whole new world!

ROM for the Holidays: more than just family fun

Posted: December 30, 2012 - 11:20 , by ROM
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Programs and Events, ROMkids, Palaeontology
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As a kid, I took my Christmas list very seriously. As an adult, I've realized that the greatest gifts are...you know.