ROM Makerspace

Make Moments

Makerspace welcomes schools, families, and lifelong learners. It provides creative outlets centered around arts, science, technology, maker concepts, and play-based learning
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About

Makerspace is a principal learning hub for Ontario schools, connecting the collections with digital technologies and arts-based processes. Makerspace supports students in building personal and exploratory connections to the collections by encouraging innovation, collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity. Using digital literacy, STEM knowledge, CAD software, and robotics allows Makerspace to flourish as a vital resource for Ontario schools.

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Why Makerspace?

Provides schools with access to valuable STEAM programming in a student-friendly environment 

Develops 21st century learning skills alongside content knowledge

Cultivates technological knowledge, digital literacy, computer aided design (CAD) skills, and robotics 

Blends STEAM and Maker knowledge with exhibition and gallery learning.

Engages visitors and families in the galleries with Maker and STEAM content

Families & Lifelong Learners

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Makerspace is a cultural hub for community building, centered around welcoming families and lifelong learners. Bringing visitors together to foster a sense of creativity, learning and growth in Makerspace allows visitors to develop science and technology skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Drop-in Programming

Makerspace hosts drop-in and registered programming throughout the year. All programming will contain science and technology concepts, inspired by galleries and exhibitions at ROM. 

Drop-in Programs

  • No drop-in or registered public programs are scheduled at this time. Check back often to see when programs become available.

School Programs

Combine Museum learning with technology and design skills.

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Makerspace lessons for schools run from September to June. Lessons combine learning and inspiration from galleries and exhibitions with science, technology, and design skills. 

Browse the lessons below to learn more and book.  

Makerspace Lessons

A small silver robot rolls along a dark track on a paper
Resource

Robotics at the Museum

Students will utilize Ozobots and colour coding technology to experiment with introductory robotics concepts.
A black MicroBit displays illuminated LEDs in the form of an X
Resource

Electronics for Kids

In this exciting hands-on program, students will use micro:bits — child friendly, small, battery powered circuit boards — to build computer science and computational thinking skills.
An ipad screen displays a program creating 3D models of canopic jars
Resource

Snapshots of Ancient Egypt with 3D Modelling

Meld a traditional gallery visit with modern 3D modelling techniques to create snapshots of human life inspired by Ancient Egypt.

Makerspace Highlights

Six students show off their tattoo designs on their arms
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A student draws on a piece of paper with a coin image open on her iPad
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Hundreds of tattoo designs on white paper are posted on a wall
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Twenty one blue and yellow 3D printed objects that include pyramids and obelisks
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Five students around a table trace flag applique designs onto fusible interfacing fabric
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Related Programs

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Program

ROM Minecraft

ROM currently offers several Minecraft: Education Edition programs that build meaningful, personalized learning across a wide variety of themes including science, resource use, community, cultural respect, and coding. One-hour monthly programs let you and your students learn about a topic under the guidance of ROM Educators. Extended programs allow independent, in-depth exploration of a variety of subjects including Rocks and Minerals, Sustainability, and Coding. For more information, please contact ROM Learning and be sure to include Minecraft in the subject line. ( romlearning@rom.on.ca)

Other Programs

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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.
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.
Tours
Program
Member Tours
Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.
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.
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.
Tours
Program
Member Tours
Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.

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