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The Royal Ontario Museum offers diverse exhibitions spanning ancient civilizations, natural history, and contemporary art.

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Exhibitions

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Featured exhibition

Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools

300 Years of Flemish Masterworks
Until January 18, 2026
Diana, and three nymphs, hunt deer with spears and dogs.
Exhibition

Crawford Lake

Layers in Time
Until September 2026
Crawford Lake
Installation

Connection Stations

Until February 2026
Guests at The Pursuit of Porcelian installation
Installation

Chinese Zodiac Case

Year of the Snake
Until February 2026
Set of Zodiac Animals
Installation

Picnics and Pastimes

Until May 2026
Tile arch with picnic scene, around 1685-95. Probably Talar-e-Tavileh Palace, Isfahan, Iran.

Events

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People move around a gallery of dinosaur skeletons.
An artist's illustration of an ancient sea scape teeming with life.
WonderWorks Hands-on Gallery, interactive experience, children
A gallery full of various pottery, ceramics, and statues.
This white rhino is a rare specimen and the centerpiece of the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity.

Featured Galleries

The Age of Dinosaurs Dawn of Life WonderWorks China Life in Crisis
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Special Programs

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Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM
Program
Signature Hunts and Tours
Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours! Team up with fellow museum lovers, solve clever clues, and uncover fascinating stories as you explore the galleries in a whole new way. Join one of our guided tours to dive deeper into the collections, hear insider stories, and experience the Museum from a fresh perspective. Enjoy a fun, interactive adventure that brings ROM to life.
Tour of the Samuel European Galleries
Program
Museum Tours
Free with Museum admission, daily tours are offered to the public by trained volunteer Docents. Tours include general Museum tours, and specific gallery tours. Tours of special exhibitions are surcharged.
Workshop in gallery
Program
Workshops
Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified.
Water Fountain
Program
ROMWalks
Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery. Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many neighbourhoods to explore, each with its own story to tell. Stories that speak to history, people, architecture, arts, and much more. Free, Plus, and Private Group ROMWalks are available to the general public. Member Exclusive ROMWalks are
Jameel Jaffer and Charles Stenkievich ©Lisa Milosavijevic
Program
Talks
Curious about art, culture, and nature? Learn why these topics matter within and beyond Museum walls. Talks at ROM offer engaging moments of thought-provoking learning with experts and objects from, and inspired by, collections in the Museum. Upcoming talks are identified as either at ROM or Online. All are Free with RSVP.
Two people looking and discussing a case of a knife in Currelly gallery
Program
Free Main Floor
October 1 - November 30, 2025 This fall, Free Main Floor returns with access to our expansive first-floor galleries—all for free!* Plus, every weekend brings a fresh theme with lively pop-up performances showcasing local communities and artists, and exciting educational activities for all ages. From music and dance to crafts and cultural celebrations, every visit offers something new for everyone to enjoy. Advance tickets are required. To book, click the 'Book Tickets' button at the top of this webpage. Then, select the date you'd like to visit, and check the box for “Free Main Floor only.”
Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM
Program
Signature Hunts and Tours
Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours! Team up with fellow museum lovers, solve clever clues, and uncover fascinating stories as you explore the galleries in a whole new way. Join one of our guided tours to dive deeper into the collections, hear insider stories, and experience the Museum from a fresh perspective. Enjoy a fun, interactive adventure that brings ROM to life.
Tour of the Samuel European Galleries
Program
Museum Tours
Free with Museum admission, daily tours are offered to the public by trained volunteer Docents. Tours include general Museum tours, and specific gallery tours. Tours of special exhibitions are surcharged.
Workshop in gallery
Program
Workshops
Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified.
Water Fountain
Program
ROMWalks
Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery. Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many neighbourhoods to explore, each with its own story to tell. Stories that speak to history, people, architecture, arts, and much more. Free, Plus, and Private Group ROMWalks are available to the general public. Member Exclusive ROMWalks are
Jameel Jaffer and Charles Stenkievich ©Lisa Milosavijevic
Program
Talks
Curious about art, culture, and nature? Learn why these topics matter within and beyond Museum walls. Talks at ROM offer engaging moments of thought-provoking learning with experts and objects from, and inspired by, collections in the Museum. Upcoming talks are identified as either at ROM or Online. All are Free with RSVP.
Two people looking and discussing a case of a knife in Currelly gallery
Program
Free Main Floor
October 1 - November 30, 2025 This fall, Free Main Floor returns with access to our expansive first-floor galleries—all for free!* Plus, every weekend brings a fresh theme with lively pop-up performances showcasing local communities and artists, and exciting educational activities for all ages. From music and dance to crafts and cultural celebrations, every visit offers something new for everyone to enjoy. Advance tickets are required. To book, click the 'Book Tickets' button at the top of this webpage. Then, select the date you'd like to visit, and check the box for “Free Main Floor only.”