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Nature’s Moments Captured with Quark Expeditions
The acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition premieres at London’s Natural History Museum each year, before touring more than 60 cities around the globe. From picturesque landscapes to striking flora and fauna, it showcases awardwinning images of our natural world. The
The Power of Storytelling
Tom Miller has always believed in the power and purpose of storytelling – for entertainment, for education, for preserving culture, and for instilling moral values. For bringing people together. Tom moved to Canada in 1969 to become an arts teacher, and his career has been dedicated to telling
Curatorship of Canadian Art & Culture
Philanthropist Red Wilson establishes the permanently endowed ROM Curatorship of Canadian Art and Culture Objects are the ultimate storytellers of ROM – giving us glimpses into endless worlds and helping us understand our own. But they wouldn’t be as meaningful to us without the expert
Sharing a Love of East Asian Art and Culture
Doris Dohrenwend – or Dorie as she preferred to be called – had a warm, gentle, and humble approach with colleagues and friends. As an art historian and curator in ROM’s Far Eastern Department from 1967 to 1996, she left a remarkable legacy at the Museum – both through her work and through
Rani Rahman
Meet YPC Member Rani Rahman What is your occupation? I am a Certified Professional Accountant, however being at home with my kids requires that I am more flexible with my time so I’ve had to seek other endeavours. I was very excited to jump at the opportunity to be involved with an exciting new
A Legacy Not Forgotten
Joan Thompson, James A.S. Thompson and Evan Thompson Joan Thompson was a long-time ROM volunteer – one of the iconic ‘Three Joans’ who were founding members of the Volunteer Committee (now known as the Department of Museum Volunteers) in the late 1950s. During her near-50 years of involvement
Giving Kids a Playground of Learning Opportunities
The ROM is one of Canada’s largest extra-curricular educators and engages 400,000 students annually with educational programming, experiential learning activities, and virtual and outreach programs. Established in 2005, the ROM School Visits Bursary Program enables at-risk youth to visit the
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
Win-Win Estate Planning
Every now and then, a decision comes along that just makes perfect sense. For Claude Tambu, supporting the ROM was one of those rare occasions. He joined ROM’s Young Patrons Circle (YPC) upon learning it would cost less monthly than a single visit with his nephew, was largely tax-deductible, and
Lives and Legacies: Neil Cochrane
As a retired graphic designer, Neil Cochrane has a deep appreciation for good design. In fact, you could even say it’s in his blood. His family has been involved in design in one form or another—as gardeners, house decorators, and wallpaper printers—since the late 18th century. After