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How does the ROM get endangered species in their galleries?

How does the ROM get endangered species in their galleries?

Museums are filled with species that may be endangered or extinct. Assistant Curator, Mary Burridge, reveals how the ROM builds its extensive collection without putting any specimens at risk.

Opening the Dior

Opening the Dior

Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Senior Curator, Nora E. Vaughan Fashion Costume Curatorship opens a package from Dior.  Inside is a stunning couture dress commissioned by the ROM. See it on view for a limited time in BIG until Fall 2013.

The Space Between

The Space Between

Departmental Assistant Stephanie Gibson on hidden and overlooked Museum spaces.

Biodiversity at the ROM

ROM Biodiversity is a leading resource for understanding and conserving our natural world.

Google Hangout: In conversation with Paul Nicklen

Google Hangout: In conversation with Paul Nicklen

Join us on November 12 for a very special Google+ Hangout on Air with wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen. Paul  uses his camera to reveal the nature of the changing polar regions due to the effects of a warming planet.  We will talk to Paul about his work in documenting nature as well as his work

Fashion in Shanghai Kaleidoscope

Fashion in Shanghai Kaleidoscope

Sally Wenba Wu introduces the work and unique style of some of Shanghai's leading fashion designers on display in the exhibition Shanghai Kaleidoscope at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto until November 2, 2008. Shanghai's rapidly changing culture inspires more then just personal style

Exploring Shanghai Kaleidoscope

Exploring Shanghai Kaleidoscope

Christopher Phillips, curator of Shanghai Kaleidoscope, shares his passion for Shanghai's art, architecture and fashion design in this provocative exhibition on display at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto until November 2, 2008. Selected pieces from the exhibition highlight the high-speed,

ROM 100, 1914- 2014

ROM 100, 1914- 2014

  The year 2014 marks the ROM’s 100th anniversary. We are already working on a spectacular year-long celebration, not just of our legacy, but as a kick off to our next century of building community through relevant, surprising and lively content and programming.    Learn more at 

Fact? or Fiction? 2009

Fact? or Fiction? 2009

Fact? or Fiction? 2009 was another roaring success! The annual guessing game and fundraising event helps support the ROM research endowment fund. For one evening each year, devious curatorial staff attempt to outwit participants at a game of Fact? or Fiction?. Visit www.rom.on.ca/factorfiction for

Iconic: Tagish Lake Meteorite

Iconic: Tagish Lake Meteorite

The ultimate deep-space time capsule, this small black rock plummeted from space carrying organic material dating back 4.5 billion years. Much of the meteorite remains frozen in the Royal Ontario Museum's vaults for research, but a sizable piece, on display in the Teck Suite of Galleries: