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Blue Whale Update: From Trenton with Love
It’s that time of year where many of us are pretty focused on the holidays. Spending time with family and friends, baking and eating loads of treats, and- let’s be honest- the gifts. Finding them, buying them, wrapping them, and getting them to where they need to go, whether the destination is
Blue Whale Update: Where is it Now?
Guest Blog Posting by Environmental Visual Communication (EVC) student, Nila Sivatheesan The infamous blue whales made headlines in May 2014 as it washed up on the shores of Rocky Harbour and Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador. Pictures of the whales went viral across social media, as locals
Board Policy
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the development and monitoring of policy, which are statements that establish the Museum's identity and goals. By defining principles and setting expectations, policy is the primary method of Board action. There are two levels of Board policy at the
Bobdownsite; an honour to honour
Bobdownsite. I was lead author on a manuscript recently describing a new mineral called bobdownsite, ideally Ca 9 Mg(PO 4) 6 (PO 3 F), from the Big Fish River, Yukon Territory. The ROM has been very involved in describing rare minerals from this region for over 40 years. Al Kulan and associate
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.
Book a Group Visit
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Book an Event
We are now accepting event bookings, in accordance with Ontario Government Stage 3 reopening guidelines. Our team is available to discuss your plans and provide more information on the Museum’s distinctive spaces and unique services. We look forward to being able to help turn your event dreams
Books & Magazine
ROM Press ROM Press is a multiple award-winning publishing program that reflects the Museum, its history, collections, research, lectures, and exhibitions. Our publishing program includes scholarly and general-interest titles, and ranges from exhibition souvenir guides and children’s books to
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.
BREAKING: Royal Ontario Museum to recover two rare Northwest Atlantic blue whales
ROM Biodiversity will send a crew to salvage two blue whales that washed ashore on the coast of Newfoundland last week. These unfortunate deaths due to unusual ice formations in the ocean are an unprecedented opportunity to study one of the more endangered species of marine mammals. We have only
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.
Bring on the Welcoming Committee: Doni the Komodo Dragon is Here
Visitors to the ROM are used to a warm welcome, and Doni the Komodo Dragon was no exception. His long-anticipated arrival meant that a celebration was in order. Many of the volunteers that worked on the Komodo Dragon project as well as some special ROM members joined staff from the Toronto Zoo and
Bringing the Streets to Life: ROM Walk- Amanda Hunter
authored by Amanda Hunter I am usually on my way from “A to B,” concerned with the destination and too busy for the journey. Like all young Torontonians I happen to have an incredible ability for spontaneity; when extra time shows its face we take it before it’s too late. Sunday afternoon led
Bublcam visits the ROM
Over the last few months you may have seen us around the Museum with the team from Bubl Technology, especially if you were at our ROM Speaks event on March 31st. The team at bubl Technology have set out to make Google Streetview technology available for everyone. The camera is roughly the size of
Bug Hunting with Bed Sheets
Normal
Bugs are moving in (not bed bugs this time)
Question: It’s fall, why are all these bugs coming into my home? I’ve never seen them before! Western conifer seed bug; copyright ROM images At this time of year, this is one of the most common insects that you might run into. They are relatively new to our fauna since they were not found in
Building Blocks of the ROM
Submitted by Vincent Vertolli, Assistant Curator Geology Opened in 1933, the addition facing Queen's Park features materials found in Ontario quarries. The Rotunda part of the familiar west wing of the ROM facing Queen’s Park Drive was, for many years, the main Entrance Hall. For countless
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 fossil site reveals oldest evidence of brood care
Waptia fieldensis research shows parenting has a long history (508 million years) Brood care, where the adult carries its eggs or juveniles to help increase their survival, was an important evolutionary step. However, little is known about how and when this strategy began. New research published
Burgess Shale Projects
The Cambrian radiation represents the sudden worldwide appearance and rapid diversification of animals. The record of this critical event is documented in a series of exceptional fossil deposits with preservation of soft-bodied animals, especially in China and Canada. The Burgess Shale, located in
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.
Burton and Isabelle Pipistrelle are out of the Bat Cave and on Book Shelves!
Imagine you were a Pipistrelle Bat living in the ROM’s bat cave and one night, when all the lights went out, you snuck out of the cave to explore the wonderful galleries of the Museum. What would you want to see? Where would you go first? Need a little help boosting your imagination? Check out
Business Plans
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum is required to follow the policies and procedures set out in the Agencies and Accountability Directive. To meet this directive an annual business plan, approved by a Minister, is made publicly available on our website. Public
Butterflies
Spring. You can smell it in the air, or so they say. Spring still feels like such a long way away. To celebrate the vernal equinox, I felt that it would be appropriate to talk about butterflies, and specifically, the butterflies we see here in Ontario. This spring, the ROM will publish the fifth
Café Druxy’s du ROM
Druxy’s Famous Deli est l'exploitant de la cafétéria du Musée. En plus des délicieux sandwichs et salades qui ont fait sa réputation, le Café Druxy’s du ROM vous offre un menu plus varié qui comprend des hamburgers, des pizzas et d’autres plats grillés et chauds. Le Café
