ROM After Dark

The best after-hours in town

ROM After Dark is a 19+ themed after-hours event series that allows you to explore the Museum in a whole new way.
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About

When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. 

ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art.

Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!

What to Expect

High-energy live music, DJs and performances

Multiple dance floors to move and mingle

Themed parties ranging from dinosaur celebrations and Halloween bashes to fashion festivals.

Full Museum access, including select special exhibitions

Artisanal bites and Ontario wines, craft beer & cocktails throughout the Museum 

One complimentary drink ticket to kick off the night*

An inclusive and accessible experiences for all our visitors

Free coat check

Upcoming Events

 

  
June 12, 2026Locally Crafted
July 24, 2026Island Fête

 

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Other Programs

Two children and a ROM volunteer interacting with a tabletop display of butterflies and moths.
Program
Earth Rangers Studio
Summer Savings ROM is pleased to participate in the Canada Strong Pass program, which provides Free General Admission to visitors 4 to 17 years, and 50% off General Admission to visitors 18 to 24 years. Valid for visits from June 19 to September 7, 2026. Book your visit today. Located in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity on Level 2, Earth Rangers Studio (ERS) is open most weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by during your ROM visit and, if the Studio doors are open, come in and join us! Learn more about the natural world that we live in and share with other species. Through
Docent Ksanti in the China Gallery. © Roya Adeli.
Program
Museum Tours
Free with general admission, ROM offers daily public tours led by trained Museum Docents and Guides du ROM. Each engaging tour provides insights into the collections, from highlights of the Museum to focused gallery adventures. No reservations are required—just check the daily schedule when you arrive at the Museum and join the tour of your choice, covering museum highlights or focused gallery adventures. It’s an easy way to discover the stories behind the objects. Important Schedule Note Tour schedules may vary. We recommend confirming the day’s listings at the Museum.
Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM
Program
Signature Hunts and Tours
Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours! Team up with fellow museum lovers, solve clever clues, and uncover fascinating stories as you explore the galleries in a whole new way. Join one of our guided tours to dive deeper into the collections, hear insider stories, and experience the Museum from a fresh perspective. Enjoy a fun, interactive adventure that brings ROM to life.
Two children and a ROM volunteer interacting with a tabletop display of butterflies and moths.
Program
Earth Rangers Studio
Summer Savings ROM is pleased to participate in the Canada Strong Pass program, which provides Free General Admission to visitors 4 to 17 years, and 50% off General Admission to visitors 18 to 24 years. Valid for visits from June 19 to September 7, 2026. Book your visit today. Located in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity on Level 2, Earth Rangers Studio (ERS) is open most weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by during your ROM visit and, if the Studio doors are open, come in and join us! Learn more about the natural world that we live in and share with other species. Through
Docent Ksanti in the China Gallery. © Roya Adeli.
Program
Museum Tours
Free with general admission, ROM offers daily public tours led by trained Museum Docents and Guides du ROM. Each engaging tour provides insights into the collections, from highlights of the Museum to focused gallery adventures. No reservations are required—just check the daily schedule when you arrive at the Museum and join the tour of your choice, covering museum highlights or focused gallery adventures. It’s an easy way to discover the stories behind the objects. Important Schedule Note Tour schedules may vary. We recommend confirming the day’s listings at the Museum.
Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM
Program
Signature Hunts and Tours
Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours! Team up with fellow museum lovers, solve clever clues, and uncover fascinating stories as you explore the galleries in a whole new way. Join one of our guided tours to dive deeper into the collections, hear insider stories, and experience the Museum from a fresh perspective. Enjoy a fun, interactive adventure that brings ROM to life.