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Meet an Extraordinary ROM Supporter
Meet Jean Read, Honorary Trustee, RPC Member and Chair of the Currelly Society Executive Jean’s first involvement with the Royal Ontario Museum began around 1994 when, as a human resources professional, she was invited to join the Board of Trustees Human Resources and Labour Relations
Celebrating Michael Lee-Chin’s Philanthropy
Michael Lee-Chin’s extraordinary gift of $30 million in support of the ROM in 2003 was one of the largest philanthropic gifts to a cultural institution in Canadian history. As the lead donor to the Renaissance ROM Campaign, his vision and commitment launched the transformation of the Museum and
Patrons Pop Into the World of Douglas Coupland
More than 350 Royal Patrons Circle (RPC) and Young Patrons Circle (YPC) Members and guests were among the first to see Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything at an exclusive preview on January 28, 2015. Patrons enjoyed a cocktail reception followed by a fascinating
Celebrating 10 years of ROM support
Hosted by technology expert and journalist Kris Abel, YPC Speaks celebrated 10 extraordinary years of the Young Patrons Circle (YPC) by exploring how we interact with our world through technology. This fun night of cocktails and conversation took place at the ROM on February 25, 2015, and featured:
Meet Claude Tambu, YPC Chair
A YPC member since 2011, Claude Tambu is a Senior Infrastructure Consultant at Tuor Networks Inc. He grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is a world traveller and an avid runner. We sat down with Claude to learn more about his philanthropy and love for the ROM. Why did you join YPC? To
A Great Ship's Bell Tolls Again
On September 7, 2014, one of Canada’s greatest mysteries was solved when the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition team discovered Her Majesty’s Ship Erebus off the coast of Nunavut. After more than 160 years of searching to understand the fate of English explorer Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated
A Night in Pompeii
The ROM proudly welcomed 200 guests for an unforgettable evening of Pompeian flair and style in celebration of the Canadian premiere of Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano on Tuesday, June 9. 2015. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of this highly anticipated show, an exquisite dining
Sharing the Kirwin Collection with the World
The ROM is grateful to BMO Financial Group for an extraordinary $1M gift in support of the Kirwin Collection initiative. This generous investment in ROM Earth & Space will help the ROM catalogue, digitize, store and share this remarkable collection with the public. “BMO Financial Group is
Une nuit à Pompéi
Célébrez la première canadienne de Pompéi : À l’ombre du volcan par une soirée inoubliable, digne des patriciens de Pompéi. Profitez de l’avant-première de cette exposition tant attendue, d’une expérience gastronomique organisée par le chef célèbre David Rocco et d’un concert
La cloche se réveille
L’équipe de l’Expédition dans le détroit de Victoria de 2014 a résolu un des plus grands mystères du Canada le 7 septembre 2014, lorsqu’elle a découvert le HMS Erebus au large des côtes du Nunavut. Après plus de 160 années de recherche afin de connaître le destin de la funeste