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Iconic: Statue of Sekhmet
Dating to the reign of King Tutankhamun's grandfather, this Egyptian sculpture is a very fine example of one of the oldest known Egyptian deities, the lion-headed warrior goddess also known as Mistress of Dread and Lady of Slaughter. On display in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt, the statue is
Textiles & Costume Preview
Do clothes really make the man? See the full video, Stavros: Master Tailor, in the new Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume, opening April 16, 2008 at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Explore the extensive transformations in textile design and technology throughout the past three
Women in South Asian Art
Dr. Deepali Dewan, Curator of South Asian Arts and Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, discusses representations of women in South Asian Art using artifacts on display in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery.
Fact? or Fiction?
The devious curatorial staff of Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum attempt to outwit participants at Fact? or Fiction?, an annual guessing game and fundraising event in support of the ROM research endowment fund. For tickets visit www.rom.on.ca/factorfiction. Going into its 12th year, Fact? or
Iconic: Ming Tomb
Legendary in Chinese history, General Zu Dashou was celebrated for his defence of the Ming dynasty against the Manchu invasion. The Tomb of General Zu Dashou (Ming Tomb) now stands in the Gallery of Chinese Architecture and is one of the Museum's iconic objects.
Iconic: Totem Poles
These four totem poles, carved by the Nisgaa and Haida peoples of Canada's Pacific Northwest Coast, commemorate family origins, rights, privileges, achievements and experiences. Standing just outside the Daphne Cockwell Gallery dedicated to First Peoples art & culture, they been selected
ROM Research: Bats!
Learn about the research Burton Lim, Assistant Curator of Mammology, leads in Guyana and around the world. Burton is an expert on all types of bats and studies their biodiversity and evolution.
Fact? or Fiction? Get Real!
Toronto's premier annual trivia event! Spend a fun-filled night of intrigue and mystery at the Museum with Royal Ontario Museum curators. Enjoy a tasty buffet and bar, and play a hilarious guessing game to determine the authenticity of rarely seen objects from the ROM vaults...and you could
Iconic: The Death of General Wolfe
This historic painting recreates the pivotal moment in 1759 when Britain defeated France on the Plains of Abraham. As one of only five original versions painted by Benjamin West, this object is one of the Royal Ontario Museum's iconic treasures. Visitors can see the original painting hanging
Schad Gallery of Biodiversity
Nature comes to life in the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. Travel across 7 ecosystems; see the rare white rhino and a live coral reef. Explore the Earth Rangers Studio with its immersive, multimedia and live animal shows. This gallery presents the diversity of life on earth and the significant