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As you stroll around and through the Distillery District, you will learn about the commercial, industrial and residential structures built on the borders of the historic town of York that have been adapted over the last two centuries. 

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Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

In the past ROMTravel has offered The Traveller newsletter in print as well as by email. Going forward our issues will be provided electronically only. If you wish to be placed on our email list to receive an issue of The Traveller twice a year, spring and fall, please send an email to travel@rom.on.ca to provide us with your email address.

Art, culture and nature tours to thoroughly researched destinations throughout the world, accompanied by expert resource people.

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James Thomas

Day trips of interest with historic, architectural, cultural or museum themes to places in Toronto and surrounding areas.

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Group of people on University Avenue on a ROMWalk

ROMWalks

Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery.

Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many neighbourhoods to explore, each with its own story to tell. Stories that speak to history, people, architecture, arts, and much more.

Free, Plus, and Private Group ROMWalks are available to the general public. Member

Exclusive ROMWalks are also available to ROM Members.

ROMWalks are free and require no registration. Simply turn up at a walk’s starting point and look for the ROMWalks umbrella. Free walks are scheduled on Sundays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 6pm.

ROMWalks Plus are small sized group walks designed to introduce newly developed itineraries. Offered on select Sundays at 2pm, the cost is $10 per person and pre-registration is required.

Private Group ROMWalks are perfect for clubs, corporate and community groups, out-of-town visitors, or large gatherings of friends and family. These walks can be scheduled for any available day and time. Cost is $10 per person with a group minimum of $100.

Member Exclusive ROMWalks are free to ROM Members, require registration, and are scheduled on Saturdays. Members are notified by email about upcoming Member Exclusive walk dates and registration details.

About ROMWalks

Organized by ROM’s Department of Museum Volunteers, ROMWalks started in 1980 as an outreach program for the Museum when it was closed for renovations. The program has grown over the years, with dozens of walk itineraries, six months of regularly scheduled free walks, and a growing number of extremely satisfied ROMWalks walkers.

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Group of people on a ROMWalks Plus tour led by a guide.

ROMWalk Plus are guided walking tours of Toronto and are organized by the Royal Ontario Museum’s Department of Museum Volunteers to provide support for the Museum. The tours started in 1980 as an outreach program for the ROM when it was closed for renovations.

The walking tours encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. ROMWalks Plus is a ticketed experience. Limited space available so please book early!

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Summer Teacher Appreciation Days are back!

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ROMKids Junior

Inspire your child's imagination and sense of discovery as you explore the ROM's collection through the eyes of a child. For children ages 2 to 4, accompanied by an adult.

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Conversations are informal gatherings at ROM that invite you to engage with other individuals on topics of interest. Relax with coffee and tea as you discuss specific objects or collections, take a tour followed by refreshments and informal conversation, or practice your language skills in sessions designed for newcomers, immigrants, and English language learners.  

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ROM Daytime

Discover ground breaking research and fascinating advances in art, culture, and nature as our experts share their cutting edge work in this engaging series of daytime lectures.  Free with Museum Admission.

 

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