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A Day in the Field With Burton Lim
Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes a typical day of fieldwork in China, from preparing bat and rodent specimens to recording field notes, and of course enjoying camp meals.
A Reflection of Female Beauty: Katsushika Hokusai's Paintings
Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang provides an introduction to the exhibition Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690- 1850 (June 3 to August 12, 2007), highlighting two paintings depicting women by Katsushika Hokusai's, the preeminent ukiyo-e painter.
A Tour of Viktor&Rolf Dolls with Alexandra Palmer
Alexandra Palmer, Senior Curator, Nora E. Vaughan Fashion Costume Curatorship gives a preview of VIKTOR&ROLF DOLLS, a special exhibition that features 31 Victorian porcelain dolls, dressed in impeccably crafted, miniaturized versions of Viktor&Rolf's historic couture designs, parading
Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead at ROM
Travel to Egypt, the land where the Book of the Dead of Amen-em-hat was written over 2,300 years ago and uncover the story of this mystical scroll. Acquired in Egypt in the early 20th century by the Royal Ontario Museum and brought back to Toronto, most of this beautiful papyrus scroll has remained
Architectural Opening of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal
Director & CEO, William Thorsell, speaks about the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal- its enhancement of the Museum's public role, the development process, its "naked" opening, and highlights of the new building itself.
Artist Talk: Dan Perjovschi
On February 17, 2010, Dan Perjovschi spoke at the Royal Ontario Museum. Following his week-long stay drawing directly on the walls of the ICC's Roloff Beny Gallery, Perjovschi shared his thoughts on his work, his practice, and his experiences of working in museums and galleries all over the
Bat Cave
Technician Liliane Lortie on the appeal of bats and experiencing the Bat Cave.
Bat Cave: Underground
Video Producer, Elaisha Stokes, visits St. Clair Cave in Jamaica. A ROM team from visited the cave in winter 2010 to gather footage of the bats that inhabit the underground structure. This amazing cave is the inspiration for the ROM's own Bat Cave found on Level 2 of the Museum.
Beadwork
Technician Liliane Lortie on the personal appeal of the beadwork displayed in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery dedicated to First Peoples art & culture.
BIG- Media Preview (Remix)
Remix of Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Senior Curator, Nora E. Vaughan Fashion Costume Curatorship, speaking at the media preview of BIG.
Biodiversity at the ROM
ROM Biodiversity is a leading resource for understanding and conserving our natural world.
Bloodletting: The Ancient Maya Ritual
The ancient Mayans practiced Bloodletting- a sacrificial ritual they believed allowed them to communicate with the gods. Journey through the mysterious land of the ancient Maya at the Royal Ontario Museum in the world premiere of the landmark exhibition, Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World,
Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Collector Angela Hartwick
Angela Hartwick is the collector of Bollywood Cinema Showcards. Featured in the exhibition Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art from the 1950s to the 1980s, the Institute for Contemporary Culture asks her about her extensive collection.
Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art from the 1950s to the 1980s
Interview with Deepali Dewan, Curator of South Asian Visual Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Borneo Bound
Nine ROM sscientists travel to Mulu Mountain, Malaysian Borneo. Their goal: to document life and discover new life.
Brave the New Bat Cave
Bigger, better and scarier than ever! See what kids love about the ROM's Bat Cave.
Breakout Dinosaurs with Hugh Brewster
Hugh Brewster, author of Breakout Dinosaurs: Canada's Coolest, Scariest Ancient Creatures-- Return!, reveals some of his favourite dinosaurs. His ninth children's book, created with ROM curators, is filled with fascinating facts and captivating images.
Building the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal
Observe one of the most challenging construction projects in North America, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The sequence documents development from May 2003 to November 2007 through a series of still images captured daily at 1 pm during construction and at 10-minute intervals throughout opening week.
Burgess Shale Collection
Associate Curator, Jean-Bernard Caron presents an overview of the fossil collection from the Burgess Shale, B.C., highlighting a number of specimens.
Burgess Shale Collection Storage
Associate Curator Jean-Bernard Caron takes us behind-the-scenes for a brief peak at the collection storage for the Burgess Shale fossils.
Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 1
The new Burgess Shale website launches December 1, 2011 at http://burgess-shale.rom.on.ca. In partnership with Parks Canada, the ROM launches one of the most technologically advanced and accessible virtual museum sites showcasing the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of an ancient
Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 2
The new Burgess Shale website launches December 1, 2011 at http://burgess-shale.rom.on.ca. In partnership with Parks Canada, the ROM launches one of the most technologically advanced and accessible virtual museum sites showcasing the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of an ancient
Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 3
The new Burgess Shale website launches December 1, 2011 at http://burgess-shale.rom.on.ca. In partnership with Parks Canada, the ROM launches one of the most technologically advanced and accessible virtual museum sites showcasing the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of an ancient
Burgess Shale: Early Life Predators
The new Burgess Shale website launches December 1, 2011 at http://burgess-shale.rom.on.ca. In partnership with Parks Canada, the ROM launches one of the most technologically advanced and accessible virtual museum sites showcasing the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of an ancient
Burton & Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave
A peek behind-the-scenes at the making of the ROM's first children's book, Burton and Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave! Available now at the ROM Museum Store, in bookstores, and online.
Canada Invests in the Royal Ontario Museum
On January 12, 2010, the Honourable John Baird, Canada's Transport and Infrastructure Minister, and Salvatore Badali, Chair of the Royal Ontario Museum Board of Trustees, together with Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, President and Executive Director, Royal Ontario Museum Governors, announced that the
Canada's Oceans & YOU: Exhibit Virtual Tour
A team from the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity coordinated a special exhibition for the Green Living Show in Toronto.
Canada's Oceans & YOU: Moving a Narwhal
Moving a Narwhal through the corridors of the ROM is tricky business, but well worth the effort! The Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity coordinated this special exhibition at the Green Living Show.
Canada's Oceans & YOU: Rising Sea
In very short order, two crews, one from the ROM and one from our contractor MCM, worked together to create a suspended ocean canopy for a special installation in the Green Living Show, complete with sharks and other fishes, whales, and birds, including a Bald Eagle.
Carlos Garaicoa: Exhibition Highlights
Technician Liliane Lortie takes a quick tour of the exhibition Carlos Garaicoa.
Casa Del Fascio (House of Fascism)
Curator Robert Little discusses a project drawing for the House of Fascism, designed by Giuseppe Terragni in the early 1930s. The item is currently on display in Italian Arts & Design, January 7, 2007.
Celebrating the ROM
Renaissance ROM became the most successful cultural fundraising campaign in Canadian history with over $282 million raised in support of the Royal Ontario Museum. This transformational project restored the ROM's heritage buildings and galleries, created a provocative landmark — the Michael
Changemakers: Environmental Lawyer Anastasia Litner
Get the inside scoop on the new green economy. Changemakers profiles green-collar jobs that make a difference.
Chief Sitting Bull's Headdress
A great leader, a holy man and a central character in North American history, Chief Sitting Bull's headdress, shirt and other personal artifacts are prepared for display in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery dedicated to First Peoples art & culture.
China's Terracotta Army at the ROM (Toronto, Canada)
The Royal Ontario Museum is pleased to bring The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army to Toronto, June 26, 2010 to January 2, 2011.
Cineplex Pre-Show- Ice Age: Continental Drift featuring David Evans
The new animated movie Ice Age: Continental Drift will be in Cineplex theatres in 3D on July 13, and to find out what continental drift is all about and how it contributed to the evolution of an incredible array of dinosaurs, the Cineplex Pre-Show team interviewed David Evans, Curator of Vertebrate
Coming Soon: T. Rex
Assistant Curator, Janet Waddington on the ROM's cast of Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the first specimens to be installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs before it opened in 2007.
Constructing the Barosaurus
Watch the construction of Gordo, the Royal Ontario Museum's Barosaurus skeleton mounted in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. The real fossil specimen is the largest dinosaur ever to be mounted in Canada at almost 27.5 metres (90 feet) in length.
Conversations with Archaeologists: Dan Rahimi
Dan Rahimi, Vice President of Gallery Development at the Royal Ontario Museum and archaeologist, talks about his archaeological career and what he believes to be the focus of archaeology. This unique video series, Conversations with Archaelogists and Researchers, explores the careers and
Conversations with Archaeologists: Dr. Dan Bahat
Former District Archaeologist of Jerusalem and current professor at Bar-Llan University and St. Michael's College at University of Toronto, Dr. Dan Bahat talks about his renowned archaeological career. This unique video series, Conversations with Archaelogists and Researchers, explores the
Conversations with Archaeologists: Dr. Eileen Schuller
Dr. Eileen Schuller, scholar and professor at McMaster University, talks about her personal journey as a Dead Sea Scrolls researcher and the opportunities she has had along the way. This unique video series, Conversations with Archaelogists and Researchers, explores the careers and experiences of
Conversations with Archaeologists: Dr. Peter Storck
Dr. Peter Storck, ROM Archaeologist and author of Journey to the Ice Age, discusses his contributions to the study of Paleo-Indians, the first people to migrate into Ontario. This unique video series, Conversations with Archaelogists and Researchers, explores the careers and experiences of five
Conversations with Archaeologists: Roberta Shaw
Roberta Shaw, Assistant Curator of Egyptology at the Royal Ontario Museum, talks about how she got into Egyptology, projects she has completed in her career, and her favourite object at the ROM. This unique video series, Conversations with Archaelogists and Researchers, explores the careers and
Conversations: Dr. Chen Shen
Dr. Chen Shen is the Bishop White Chair of East Asian Archaeology at the Royal Ontario Museum, and is the senior curator for the blockbuster exhibition The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army on display in Toronto until January 2, 2011.
Crystalizing Our Future
Departmental Assistant Stephanie Gibson on the history of the ROM and its relationship to the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.
Curators in conversation: Dr. Deborah Hutton & Vikas Chand Jain, great great grandson of Dayal
Raja Deen Dayal (1844 – 1905) was the first Indian photographer to earn international renown. Noted for remarkable beauty, aesthetic nuance and technical skill, Deen Dayal's photographs capture the architectural heritage of India, its landscape and people, and provide a lens through which we
Curators in conversation: Dr. Deepali Dewan & Dr. Deborah Hutton discuss work on the Dayal exhibit.
Raja Deen Dayal (1844 – 1905) was the first Indian photographer to earn international renown. Noted for remarkable beauty, aesthetic nuance and technical skill, Deen Dayal's photographs capture the architectural heritage of India, its landscape and people, and provide a lens through which we
Curators in Conversation: Dr. Deepali Dewan & Rahaab Allana speak about the Dayal exhibit
Raja Deen Dayal (1844 – 1905) was the first Indian photographer to earn international renown. Noted for remarkable beauty, aesthetic nuance and technical skill, Deen Dayal's photographs capture the architectural heritage of India, its landscape and people, and provide a lens through which we
David Suzuki Talks Biodiversity
The Royal Ontario Museum interviews Dr. David Suzuki about the significant role biodiversity plays in maintaining the health of our planet.
Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World
Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World is on display from June 27, 2009 to January 3, 2010. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century the earliest record of biblical patriarchs and prophets known to Judaism, Christianity and