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Supporting Shows That Matter
Newly-founded Royal Exhibitions Circle supports special exhibitions What’s on at the ROM? Ask friends and they’ll inevitably tell you about the newest special exhibition. For many of us, it’s a catalyst to visit and leads to a memory that lingers long after we leave the Museum. The ROM has an
ROM Announces Plan to Reimagine the Museum for the Future
ROM proudly announced today the launch of OpenROM, a multi-faceted initiative that will dramatically open the Museum up even more to the public, creating a thriving cultural and civic hub in the heart of the city. Grounded in ROM’s overarching vision to further enhance visitor access and
Lives and Legacies: A Lifelong Passion for the ROM
Doug Gibson has loved the ROM since childhood. Some of his earliest memories are of going to the Museum with his mother in the early 1950s, which sparked a lifelong fascination with natural history. “Back then, they had a crystal cave in the geology gallery,” he recalls. “When you looked into
Inaugural Run for the ROM Brings Museum Family Together
We were delighted to participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Group Charity Challenge on October 14, 2012. Many ROM staff came out as walkers and runners and the Museum was an official neighbourhood cheering station along the route. Despite the rainy weather, spirits were soaring
Passion for Fashion
Passion for Fashion “It’s a day I will always remember,” says Patricia Harris. “The Dior dress was nestled in folds of tissue paper and it was a gorgeous rich red. Inside another box was a sky-high pair of black heels and a matching red belt. The dress took over 500 hours to make and you
Planting Seeds for the Future
Mikal Radford and Muriel Lalka will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in 2023, but their romance has been many more years in the making. “We’ve known each other since high school,” says Mikal. “We were really good friends but went in different directions after graduation.” It
Gwen Harvey: An Advocate for World Cultures
Like many moms in Toronto, Gwen Harvey brought her children to the ROM to see the dinosaurs and experience the bat cave. But she also brought them to the Museum so they could learn about different cultures from a young age. “I wanted my children to have an understanding and appreciation for other
Planned Gift reflects couple’s passion for the ROM
Blanche and Wes Mitchell shared many passions in their life together: the arts, learning, and travelling—but chief among them all was the Royal Ontario Museum. They loved the ROM so much they left a significant gift to the Museum in their wills—making them members of the Currelly Legacy Society
Currelly Conversations: Conserving for the Future
When Maryann Weston first moved to Toronto from London, England, no one warned her about the extreme weather—the hot, humid summers and the icy, cold winters. Fortunately, it wasn’t a complete culture shock. As a Londoner, she was used to great museums and galleries like the British Museum and
A Legacy of Knowledge for Future Generations
Patricia Haug and her husband Kjell on their wedding day. Photo courtesy Haug Estate Trustee Molly Yeoman. A lifelong champion of curiosity and creative thinking, Patricia Haug devoted her retirement years to her community and educating the younger generation. Committed to the ROM, she