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Wildlife Photographer of the Year- Media Preview
Streamed live on Nov 20, 2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year- Media Preview
Wildlife photography, Species at Risk in Ontario and what YOU can do to help
By Brennan Caverhill & Nicole Richards Individuals and organizations across Ontario are working hard to protect species at risk in what remains of their natural habitat. Charismatic creatures like the Monarch Butterfly, Barn Owl, Cucumber Tree, Fowler’s Toad, Lake Sturgeon, and Wood turtle
Wildlife Photography: Behind the Camera
Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication students Aisha Parkhill-Goyette and Jeff Dickie Imagine you are deep in the jungle of Sri Lanka. You find yourself blinded by the pouring rain, knee deep in a rushing river, desperately trying not to fall in. Lightning strikes only meters
Wildlife Photography: When Science Meets Art
By Guest Blogger Pedro Bernardo, PhD Candidate and ROM Biodiversity researcher. The huge number of colors, shapes, and sizes of living things always amazed me. So I decided to dedicate my life to study this amazing mega diverse world of life. After graduating in Biology I have worked at the Museum
Will the World Ever End?
Submitted by Conrad Biernacki, ROM Programs Manager A few weeks ago, Stephen Hawking’s advice to humankind—his gift to us on his 70 th birthday—was a very serious request that we must colonize other planets as soon as possible. Does he know something we don’t? He’s hoping, of course,
Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life
On November 14, 2018, the ROM proudly announced that Toronto philanthropists Jeff Willner and Stacey Madge generously committed $5 million for the future Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life. This investment will establish a new 10,000 square foot permanent gallery that explores the beginnings of
Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life | Level 2
The first gallery of its kind in North America brings the dawn of life to life. How old is life itself? When did we come from? How did life suddenly begin? Did all life begin the same? Has this happened before? What evolutionary changes shaped the world we know today? Every answer uncovers
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
Winners of the 2017 Henry's #ROMmembers Capture the Wilderness Contest
In celebration of the ROM's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, Henry's exclusively invited ROM Members to enter the Capture the Wilderness Contest which ran from February 1 to March 19, 2017. ROM Members shared their latest and greatest nature photographs on Twitter using the
Winners of the Henry's Capture the Wilderness Contest
In conjunction with the ROM's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, Henry's exclusively invited ROM members to enter the Capture the Wilderness Contest which ran from February 1- March 20, 2016. ROM Members were asked to tweet their latest and greatest tips for capturing the
Winter Visitors in Hands-on Biodiversity
It’s that time of year! ROM for the Holidays is finally here, and we’ve been hard at work in the Keenan Family Gallery of Hands-on Biodiversity (HOB for short) getting some new hands-on activities ready to go. First up is the brand-new, never-before-seen touch table that we put together in
Wirth Gallery of the Middle East
The Wirth Gallery of the Middle East is temporarily closed while we refresh our galleries. Stay tuned for more information soon! The Cradle of Civilization. In an area of the Middle East known as the Fertile Crescent, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet, ancient societies flourished and
Women in South Asian Art
Dr. Deepali Dewan, Curator of South Asian Arts and Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, discusses representations of women in South Asian Art using artifacts on display in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery.
Women in Wildlife Photography
Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Krystal Seedial It’s that time of year again that all wildlife photography enthusiasts have been waiting for! The winning images from the eminent Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are currently on display at the Royal
WonderWorks
Where play meets learning. ROM welcomes families to a reimagined play-based learning space — a space that invites young children to experiment and connect with the Museum in a playful, interactive, and fun environment. Just as children's experiences of the world around us change as they
Words in Images
By Ka Bo Tsang, Assistant Curator – Chinese Paintings & Textiles Most people think of Chinese painting as artwork created by artists using special brushes in combination with ink and colour pigments to give shape to ideas on paper or silk through the adroit manipulation of lines, dots, and
Work with Us!
Transform your career with the power of culture. View Our Latest Opportunities! The ROM is an equal opportunity employer. Museum jobs are diverse and range from computer programmers to graphic designers, from teachers to curators. Each position carries its own unique requirements regarding
Workshops
Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified. These events are offered in English only.
World-renowned Nature Photography Competition Announces 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winner
South African photographer Brent Stirton was named Wildlife Photographer of the Year by a panel of international judges for his image Memorial to a Species. Mr. Stirton’s winning image of a black rhino, killed by poachers in South Africa’s Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, was chosen from among almost
WPY- The Proof is in the Picture
Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Kendra Marjerrison Looking out the eight-foot-high windows of the Tundra Buggy traversing Wapusk National Park, Don Gutoski waited for signs of life. The guide noticed it first- a red fox moving across the snowy expanse of tundra.
Writing
Writing To the Ancient Egyptians, the greatest art was writing. The scribe who mastered the hieratic and hieroglyphic writing systems was guaranteed a good job in the bureaucracy, and a chance to rise as high as his ability (and the king's favour) would take him. Hieroglyphs were called
Writing on Walls- conversation with Gallery Text Editor, Christine Caroppo
Ever been to an exhibition where there were no labels on the walls? I have. Usually these are art galleries and the experience of looking becomes a creative one for me rather than an informational one. I’ve enjoyed the freedom that brings, but mostly, I find myself wishing for just a little
Wu Dacheng: ROM Chinese Jades at the Suzhou Museum
As part of a special exhibition entitled Collections of the Wu Family From Suzhou in the Qing Dynasty (December 16, 2017, to March 11, 2018), the Royal Ontario Museum lent 28 Chinese jades to the Suzhou Museum. This exhibition, curated by the Suzhou Museum, constitutes the second in the series of
Wyandot Approaches to Archaeological Ceramics
Wyandot Approaches to Archaeological Ceramics By Richard Zane Smith and Catherine Tammaro This blog entry is the third in a series dedicated to Remembering Ancient Ceramic Traditions, a project initiated by us when we visited the Royal Ontario Museum’s New World Archaeology Collections to view
Yamana Gold investit dans une collection de minerais et de minéraux unique en son genre
Douglas Kirwin, géologue fort d’une quarantaine d’années d’expérience en exploration minière partout dans le monde, a réunit une collection impressionnante de 22 000 minerais et minéraux. Beaucoup proviennent de mines qui sont maintenant fermées ou inaccessibles. « Cette
Yamana Gold Invests in a One-of-a-kind Ore and Mineral Collection
Douglas Kirwin, a professional geologist with more than 40 years in the mineral exploration industry, collected a staggering 22,000 ores and minerals while on his world travels. Many of his pieces are from mines that have since closed or are otherwise inaccessible due to access
Year of the Sheep, Goat or Ram?
Beginning on February 19th 2015 and ending on February 7th 2016 is the Year of the Sheep, or Goat, or Ram in the Chinese calendar. No other year of the Chinese lunar calendar seems to create quite so much confusion as the Year of the Sheep/Goat/Ram. The confusion probably stems from the Chinese
Yellowjackets (a.k.a. Late Summer Picnic Pests)
We love picnicking outside in the summer but in August and September our meals are inevitably cut short because of wasps. What are they and what can we do about them? Yellowjackets - much worse than ants at a picnic! There are a few species of these social wasps in Ontario, but most common are
You are EJJ, a Red Knot!
Red Knots are a robin sized shorebird that have recently become an endangered species due to big declines in their populations . ROM Ornithologists have been helping to protect and better understand the problems this bird is facing. Come and see some of the work we've been doing. During the
You Need to Know
Class Size & Instructors Classes are limited to 20 children. Staff ratios: 6:1 for 5 year olds, 8:1 for 6 to 7 year olds and 10:1 for children 8 and older. Instructors hold a degree from a post secondary institution and have professional experience, including teaching experience. Assistants
Young Patrons’ Circle
PROM: Circus 2012. The Young Patrons’ Circle (YPC) is a unique and intimate way for museum-enthusiasts to experience the ROM. By making a philanthropic gift, young professionals (ages 19-45) enjoy an all-access pass to exclusive events and networking opportunities at the Museum. YPC members gain
Your Guide to Family Summer Fun at the ROM
1. CIBC Discovery Gallery After passing through the Dinosaur and Mammal Galleries, head towards the dynamic CIBC Discovery Gallery on the second floor of the museum. This dedicated kid’s zone for fun learning has all sorts of exciting activities! With the help of trained facilitators, kids
Your Photo Could Be Put On Display at the ROM!
by guest blogger Filip Szafirowski, 2016 Environmental Visual Communication Program graduate Ever think you’d see a photo of yours on display in the same building that holds 68 million year old Tyrannosaurus rex bones? Well, now’s your chance! Coinciding with the opening of the Wildlife
Youth Cabinet
APPLY NOW Youth Cabinet (YC) is a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth between the ages of 15-21 years old from Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The YC is facilitated by Indigenous Museum Educator Leslie McCue, and with the support of the Kiowa Wind Memorial Indigenous Youth Support
Youth Cabinet (YC)
APPLY NOW TIME COMMITMENT: January/February to June/July with possible succession plan and/or extensions for longer terms to build continuity and a long-term working relationship with the ROM. YC members are expected to attend weekly In-person meetings that are approximately 1-2 hours in length but
Youth Exhibition: Walls and Barriers 2
Walls and Barriers, a collaborative youth project, was conceived in affiliation with the El Anasui exhibition and in cooperation with the Institute for Contemporary Culture. On view September 25 to October 23, 2010. Inspired by Anatsui's artistic practice and philosophy, each young artist has
Yukon BioBlitz: Strange Things Done in the Midnight Sun
Blog by Stacey Lee Kerr, Biodiversity Storyteller / Creative Producer for the ROM's Centre for Biodiversity The idea of what “midnight sun” really means is rather obscure to the uninitiated traveller. It doesn’t strike home until you’ve been sitting at a picnic table with some
Zuul, Destroyer of Shins
Meet Zuul crurivastator, a new armoured dinosaur! Zuul ’s skeleton is one of the most complete ever found for an ankylosaur, and has an amazingly preserved spiky tail and tail club. Meet Zuul Scientific Name: Zuul crurivastator Pronunciation: ZOOL (like ‘school’) CRER-eh-vass-TATE-or Name
