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ROM Infrastructure Announcement

A government of Canada and Ontario press conference was held this morning at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to announce major infrastructure improvements, which include $1.4M in funding for the repair to the ROM’s roof. These renovations will enhance the visitor experience at the ROM, and

Objects and stories from Namibia

Objects and stories from Namibia

Sometimes collections grow out of chance encounters and long distance personal relationships. A couple of years ago, I was put in touch with Nharo!, a Toronto based fair trade company, by my colleague Trudy Nicks, who is a passionate explorer of the CNE international pavilion. Last year, this

Judging a Book By Its Cover: ROM Images in print

Judging a Book By Its Cover: ROM Images in print

As mentioned in the previous post when our clients license images for use in a book or other type of publication we ask that they send us a copy which is then transferred to the ROM Library and Archive.  As I’m sure our Shipping staff are well aware quite a few book packages arrive for Rights

Weapon Wednesday: The Nugent Marathon Corinthian Helmet

Weapon Wednesday: The Nugent Marathon Corinthian Helmet

t very expensive to reproduce, but Matt will be trying to recreate the helmet in the next few months. I will show you how he does!   Further reading Paul Denis- curator responsible for the Ancient Greece collection These helmets are on display in the Ancient Greece Gallery George Nugent-Grenville,

ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

The Contest The ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest returns for the eighth year! Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, ROM invites you to share your captivating images of the natural world for a chance to win some amazing prizes and have your photograph on display at

ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

Contest Closed The Contest The ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest returns for the ninth year! Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, ROM invites you to share your captivating images of the natural world for a chance to win some amazing prizes and have your photograph

Canada – the 51st State?

How would you describe the relationship between Canada and our closest ally and neighbour? Child/Mother? Sibling rivalry? Victim/Bully? Worshippers/Idol? Friends? Enemies? Frenemies? Some would argue that in everything but name we are effectively the 51st State with a puppet Prime Minister whose

Le concours du Photographe naturaliste de l’année du ROM

Concours fermé Le concours Le concours du Photographe naturaliste de l’année du ROM en est à sa neuvième  édition. Que vous soyez un photographe amateur ou professionnel, nous vous invitons à nous faire parvenir vos photos saisissantes de la nature. Vous pourriez gagner des prix

St. James’ Cemetery ROMwalks

St. James’ Cemetery, opened at the corner of Parliament and Bloor Streets in 1844, is the eternal resting place of many of the prominent families of York and Toronto.  Monuments and mausoleums are engraved with the names Jarvis, Ridout, Gooderham, Cawthra, Baldwin and Osler among others. Stories

Le concours du Photographe naturaliste de l’année du ROM

Le concours Le concours du Photographe naturaliste de l’année du ROM en est à sa huitième  édition. Que vous soyez un photographe amateur ou professionnel, nous vous invitons à nous faire parvenir vos photos saisissantes de la nature. Vous pourriez gagner des prix fantastiques et voir votre