Royal Ontario Museum Blog
Monthly Archive: December
LEGO Maya Pyramid building for ROM March Break
Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of one of the America’s great archaeological treasures - the ruins of Altun Ha.
Travels in India, part 1
Senior Preparator, Bob Walsh was asked to give a talk on his specialty, exhibit lighting design, by the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, India.
March Break 2013 - Passport to the World
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!
How to display the past….. Part 2: Collecting
This instalment of my behind-the-scenes tour of what shapes a museum display began as an example of how museum collections are formed, but it may develop into a detective story as you’ll see…..
In Search of ROMance: Looking for love in all the right places
The ROM may be the most romantic place in the city this Valentine’s Day. We scan the collection for signs of Cupid… and find they are everywhere.
How to display the past......
Ever wondered what goes in to the display you see in a museum gallery? I’m exploring some behind-the-scenes issues that shape what you see.
Student Performers Kick Off Black History Month at the ROM
Over 80 students performed cultural dance and song in celebration of Black History Month.
34th Annual ROM Colloquium: World Discoveries - on Feb 8, 2013
Join us for a FREE symposium highlighting fascinating discoveries by Museum curators and experts!
We're up for a Shorty Award!
The Shorty Awards honor the best in social media.
The ROM changed my life - it's in my DNA.
My name is Christine Black, and I'm a grade 12 student at St. Clement's high school in Toronto. Thanks to Oliver and Kristen, I now love DNA.