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An Interview with Deborah Samuel on "The Extraordinary Beauty of Birds"

An Interview with Deborah Samuel on "The Extraordinary Beauty of Birds"

Guest blog by Environmental Visual Communication graduate David Coulson There are over 140 000 bird skins, 45 000 skeletons and 12 000 nests and eggs methodically organized and cataloged behind the scenes at the Royal Ontario Museum. Some of these skins are over 200 years old, others arriving from

The Ultimate Collaboration: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the ROM and EVC

The Ultimate Collaboration: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the ROM and EVC

By guest blogger Rhi More, 2016  Environmental Visual Communication Program  graduate. It’s the perfect storm. Natural history museum meets wildlife photography exhibition meets environmental visual communication- the ultimate collaboration of using storytelling to engage the public. For the

Our Top 10 Blog posts of 2016

We are fortunate to have a lot to talk about here at the museum. With collections that span art, culture, and nature we can cover many topics. Here's a quick look at ten blogs that resonated with people in 2016. As always, we appreciate you taking the time to read our blog, if there's

ROM Fossils & Evolution kicks off #Fossil150!

ROM Fossils & Evolution kicks off #Fossil150!

Posted by: Marianne Mader & David Evans   ROM Fossils & Evolution kicks off #Fossil150 Campaign! This year will mark Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The year 2017 will be one of reflection and celebration of Canada’s rich cultural, linguistic, geographic- and geological-

Robert Ellsworth's Legacy in the Making

Robert Ellsworth's Legacy in the Making

A Crowning Gift from the King of Ming A celebrated collector and benefactor of Asian art, Robert Ellsworth will forever advance new acquisitions and knowledge at the ROM through a $10.3-million bequest. Ellsworth was born in New York City at the onset of the Great Depression in 1929. His inspiring

Michael Lockhart

Michael Lockhart

Each month, we profile a passionate member of the ROM's Young Patrons Circle, whose philanthropy is bringing art, nature and culture to life at the Museum. Meet Michael Lockhart, Vice-Chair of the YPC Committee.  What is your occupation?  Digital Strategist at the Ontario Pension Board.

Science communication at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto and the Natural History Museum, London: two experts compare notes

Science communication at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto and the Natural History Museum, London: two experts compare notes

By guest blogger   Temira Bruce, 2016  Environmental Visual Communication Program  graduate. Museums are synonymous with knowledge and learning. We can all likely conjure a picture in our minds of polished floored galleries showcasing a variety of objects positioned artistically beside their

A night of splendour!

On March 6, 2019, the ROM welcomed more than 500 special guests at the ROM Ball, Ontario’s preeminent cultural charity gala in support of the Museum.  An unforgettable evening of culture and glamour made possible with generous support from Presenting Sponsor CIBC, the spectacular biennial

Income Tax Reduction & Estate Tax Elimination

Join us for an exclusive virtual presentation ROM supporters are invited to attend an exclusive virtual presentation by financial expert Keith Thomson on how to save money while estate planning. You will learn: How to minimize or even eliminate taxes on your estate  How to change

Mystery of conical fossils solved, after 175 years

Mystery of conical fossils solved, after 175 years

My name is Joe Moysiuk, I am a 20-year-old undergraduate student at the University of Toronto enrolled in both the departments of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Earth Sciences. I am excited to announce that a research paper which I am lead author of, titled Hyoliths are Palaeozoic