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2013 Social Media year in review: Twitter

Posted: December 20, 2013 - 12:59 , by ROM
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ROM Social Media, Technology
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ROM Santa Claus parade float

A review of our year on Twitter at the museum.

Ryan Farley: Thoughts on Conservation

Posted: December 19, 2013 - 09:34 , by ROM
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Biodiversity, Nature, Education & Engagement
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Ryan Farley, the ROM's lead concierge, near a tiger in the biodiversity gallery

Ryan Farley, Lead Concierge at the ROM, shares his thoughts on how he, his team, and the ROM promote awareness of conservation.

Wildlife Photography: When Science Meets Art

Posted: November 15, 2013 - 16:03 , by ROM
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Biodiversity, Nature, Research
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A small, spotted tree frog rests on the zoom lense of camera.

PhD Candidate and ROM Biodiversity researcher Pedro Bernardo shares his feelings about wildlife photography.

Keaton Smith's ROM Inspiration

Posted: November 12, 2013 - 11:44 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes, Palaeontology, Fossils & Evolution, Education & Engagement
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Keaton Smith at the ROM © Deborah Smith

This is a guest blog post by Keaton Smith, published by Jesika Arseneau...

Exposing the ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess

Posted: November 6, 2013 - 13:01 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Behind-the-scenes, Research, Technology
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X-ray image of the ROM goddess (still 'fully' dressed)

I’m very excited to announce that a short video about the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess has just gone live!

 

The Children's Miracle Network at The ROM!

Posted: October 21, 2013 - 16:00 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes, Programs and Events, Education & Engagement
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Making fossil molds

Twelve children and their families were welcomed at the ROM for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.

Tips for toddlers visiting the ROM

Posted: September 30, 2013 - 09:40 , by ROM
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ROM Social Media, Education & Engagement
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Tiny Times visits 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).

Objects and stories from Namibia

Posted: September 17, 2013 - 14:40 , by ROM
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Africa, Himba, Recent Acquisitions, Research, Collections, World Culture
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Women and children in the village of Ohungumure

The ROM recently acquired several Himba (from the northwestern Kuenene Region of Namibia) accessories and garments collected by Paul Welhauser, the founder of Nharo!

Curator's Corner - Nature in the City

Posted: September 11, 2013 - 08:02 , by ROM
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Biodiversity, Nature, Programs and Events, Education & Engagement
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Families gather around tables in the Earth Rangers Studio

Another successful Curator's Corner has come and gone!

 

What's special about the new copper roof at the ROM?

Posted: September 3, 2013 - 09:16 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes
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structure of the ROM's new roof

You may have noticed that there is some work going on on the ROOF of the Queens Park addition....