Self-Guided Visits to ROM

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Category

Onsite Lessons with ROM Educators

Audience

Educators, French Presentation, Schools

Age

5-18

Grades

1-12, Kindergarten, Pre-School

Subjects

Art & Culture, Canada, Canadian & World Studies, General, History, Indigenous, Language, Science, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Social Studies, The Arts

About

Explore at your own pace with a Self-Guided Visit

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Self-guided visits allow students and teachers to take the lead in their learning as they explore the galleries at ROM independently at their own pace. With plenty of curriculum links to connect to your classroom teaching, there’s something for everyone in a self-guided visit. For a small surcharge, you can even access special exhibitions while keeping your trip budget-friendly.

Use the downloadable Gallery Trails to help structure and record your students’ learning.

 

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Canada Strong Pass

ROM is pleased to announce that we are a participating partner in the Canada Strong Pass program.

From June 19, 2026 to September 4, 2026, visitors aged 3 to 17 years will receive free General Admission to ROM.  Access to surcharged special exhibitions is not included in this offer. Advance booking for School Groups is required and the discount will be applied when booking online (subject to availability).

Make the most of the summer season and bring your class for an adventure at ROM, free of charge.

Canada Strong Pass


 

FormatSelf-Guided Visit
Pricing$9.50/person 
+$2.50 for special exhibitions access per person, per exhibition (optional)
 
June 19, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Free general admission + 
+$2.50 for special exhibitions access per person, per exhibition (optional)
Minimum Group 15
Maximum Group100

Learning Goals

Examine and learn more about key themes throughout galleries dedicated to art, culture, and nature.

Strengthen understanding of classroom concepts through real examples in Museum collections.

Cultivate a sense of wonder in a diverse range of subject material by making connections to Museum displays, galleries, and exhibitions.

Curriculum Connections

Make connections across all subjects and grades by structuring your own learning.

Use the Curriculum Connections guide to learn about some of the most popular links made by classroom teachers and Museum Educators.

 

 

What's New?

To keep up to date on what's new at ROM when planning your visit, check out the What's New in School Programs page frequently.

Additional Resources

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School Visits

For Ontario schools and education groups: ages 4 to 18 years old. 
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School programs & lessons

ROM offers a variety of programs to connect students to art, culture, and nature across the museum. Visit the School Visits page to learn more.
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Curriculum Links to Galleries at ROM

Learn more about some of the most popular curriculum connections across the Museum
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Gallery Trail: ROM Remix

This activity guide lets your students focus in on any gallery at ROM, encouraging them to look closer at objects that interest them, and use their imaginations to “remix” an entirely new display.
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Gallery Trail: ROM Reflections

This activity, intended for older learners, invites students to reflect on whose voices are present in museum galleries and exhibitions.
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