Kids& Families

Your gateway to ROMKids adventure.

ROMKids registered programs create fun and meaningful connections that last a lifetime. Whether it's a Saturday morning jumpstart to the weekend, some PA Day fun, or a summer full of memories, we've got programming for kids of all ages designed to spark curiosity and inspire wonder.

Summer Club 2026

Leave the snow behind and dive into our Summer Club programs for kids ages 5-16. Registration is now open.

Butterfly drawings in blue, pink and purple against a blue sky

Summer Club

ROM Member Registration Opens: February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM General Public Registration Opens: February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Set your kids up for a summer of fun times and creative learning. Summer Club is back – celebrating its 84th year – with immersive, in-person camp programs unlike anything else in the city. Engaging, energetic, and full of activities, our summer programs feature in-gallery and classroom learning, bringing kids face to face with the stories held within the vast art, culture, and nature collections at ROM. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with a variety of themed

Children at March Break camp looking through magnifying glass

March Break Camp

Our huge variety of offerings ensures that you'll find a program to match your interest and abilities. ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat.

3 children enjoying an activity at ROM Kids PA Day Camp

ROMKids PA Day Camp

Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Spring 2026 Registration Open! Friday, June 5

3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM

Saturday Club

This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in ROM's inspiring galleries.

Child enjoying ROM Kids Junior program with parent watching

ROMKids Junior

Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life.

a picture of a trilobite with the title "Cambrian Creatures"

Game: Cambrian Creature Creator

erf gameplay

Game: E.R.F. - Earth Rescue Force

pluto's revenge title and instructions

Game: Pluto's Revenge

coloured blocks form a pyramid

Game: Pyramid Party

A mummy lying on a red surface

Classroom/At Home Activity

Activity: Make a Mummy Case

2-3 hours (plus drying time)

two sample court hats made by students doing the activity

Classroom/At Home Activity

Activity: Make an Imperial Court Hat

a picture of a trilobite with the title "Cambrian Creatures"

Game: Cambrian Creature Creator

erf gameplay

Game: E.R.F. - Earth Rescue Force

pluto's revenge title and instructions

Game: Pluto's Revenge

coloured blocks form a pyramid

Game: Pyramid Party

A mummy lying on a red surface

Classroom/At Home Activity

Activity: Make a Mummy Case

2-3 hours (plus drying time)

two sample court hats made by students doing the activity

Classroom/At Home Activity

Activity: Make an Imperial Court Hat

Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.

Book a guided ROM tour for your troop or unit! For each new themed tour completed, Scouts and Girl Guides earn a ROM-exclusive badge to add to their collection.

3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM

Birthday Activities

Birthday activities are fully customizable. Design a day filled with adventure that perfectly fits your child’s dreams.

A group of Syrian children smile and wave Canadian flags in front of the ROMâs Schad Gallery of Biodiversity

Community Access (ROMCAN)

Established in 2008, the ROM Community Access Network (ROMCAN) is ROM’s commitment to removing financial, social and cultural barriers for diverse communities to access the museum. Through the three pillars of social inclusion-we commit to being an institution that is reflective of, and in service to, diverse communities. Thanks to ROMCAN, ROM makes available 100,000 free visits every year. However, the defining feature of ROMCAN goes beyond just free admission, but rather, ROMCAN is about creating, strengthening and maintaining close collaboration with community groups across Ontario to

Two children and a ROM volunteer interacting with a tabletop display of butterflies and moths.

Earth Rangers Studio

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 fun and engaging interactive experiences, our Gallery Engagement team helps learners of all ages to take a closer look at topics such as biodiversity, bird migration, coral reefs, and more. Activities regularly rotate and range, from "still life" drawing to touchable specimen

Asian family in the China Gallery of a museum.

Family Day Weekend

CELEBRATE Family Day Weekend AT ROM Plan a visit to the Museum during the Family Day weekend! In addition to experiencing the galleries and special exhibitions, our public spaces are filled with exciting programming, live performances, and themed activities to enjoy with family and friends. Check this page in the future for upcoming Family Day activities. Or, sign up for the Museum enewsletter and receive early updates on programs, events, and activities throughout the year.

A boy excitedly holds an open activity book showing his stamps and stickers.

Guild of Immortals

The Guild of Immortals welcomes young ROM Members into its ranks. If you are curious about the world, join us as we explore the Museum from top to bottom in search of answers. When you register, you will receive a handbook filled with fun activities and interesting facts. Seekers who complete their handbook will receive a Guild of Immortals seal and a special glow-in-the-dark enamel pin to commemorate their accomplishment.

Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.

Book a guided ROM tour for your troop or unit! For each new themed tour completed, Scouts and Girl Guides earn a ROM-exclusive badge to add to their collection.

3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM

Birthday Activities

Birthday activities are fully customizable. Design a day filled with adventure that perfectly fits your child’s dreams.

A group of Syrian children smile and wave Canadian flags in front of the ROMâs Schad Gallery of Biodiversity

Community Access (ROMCAN)

Established in 2008, the ROM Community Access Network (ROMCAN) is ROM’s commitment to removing financial, social and cultural barriers for diverse communities to access the museum. Through the three pillars of social inclusion-we commit to being an institution that is reflective of, and in service to, diverse communities. Thanks to ROMCAN, ROM makes available 100,000 free visits every year. However, the defining feature of ROMCAN goes beyond just free admission, but rather, ROMCAN is about creating, strengthening and maintaining close collaboration with community groups across Ontario to

Two children and a ROM volunteer interacting with a tabletop display of butterflies and moths.

Earth Rangers Studio

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 fun and engaging interactive experiences, our Gallery Engagement team helps learners of all ages to take a closer look at topics such as biodiversity, bird migration, coral reefs, and more. Activities regularly rotate and range, from "still life" drawing to touchable specimen

Asian family in the China Gallery of a museum.

Family Day Weekend

CELEBRATE Family Day Weekend AT ROM Plan a visit to the Museum during the Family Day weekend! In addition to experiencing the galleries and special exhibitions, our public spaces are filled with exciting programming, live performances, and themed activities to enjoy with family and friends. Check this page in the future for upcoming Family Day activities. Or, sign up for the Museum enewsletter and receive early updates on programs, events, and activities throughout the year.

A boy excitedly holds an open activity book showing his stamps and stickers.

Guild of Immortals

The Guild of Immortals welcomes young ROM Members into its ranks. If you are curious about the world, join us as we explore the Museum from top to bottom in search of answers. When you register, you will receive a handbook filled with fun activities and interesting facts. Seekers who complete their handbook will receive a Guild of Immortals seal and a special glow-in-the-dark enamel pin to commemorate their accomplishment.