What makes for a delightful picnic? Food and drink? Poetry? Music? A new installation offers a window into the pleasures, pastimes, and artistic heritage of Iran during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736)

Explore how plastics have become a hallmark of the Anthropocene – the period during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet – and a permanent part of Earth’s geology. Researcher

As native Torontonians, brothers John and Paul Johnston have been visiting ROM for as long as they can remember. “ROM became part of our lives at a very young age,” recalls John, “and it was always a

A pop-up boutique by Indigenous Fashion Arts is showcasing clothing, home accents, and accessories by artists at the crossroads of art, fashion, and culture. IFA is a non-profit organization under

Many staff, volunteers, and visitors may remember Mr. Francesco Grosso, who was part of ROM life for 45 years as he entertained and captivated young and older audiences at our Queen's Park entrance

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Fashion style. Explore the impact of textiles and fashion on the planet's water quality — and what we can do about it — in a powerful ROM-organized art installation by Canadian

In today’s multi-media world, how are the histories of cultures captured, archived, and shared? Join us for an in-person conversation, moderated by Deepali Dewan, that takes a closer look at the use

Guest blog by Antonia Guidotti, Entomology Technician ROM visitors love the live hive of European Honey Bees in the Hands-on Biodiversity Gallery. They are encouraged to look for the queen bee and if

Explore the role of Canadian wild cats in their ecosystems. Often overlooked in favour of their larger cousins in other regions, Canada is home to three wild cat species: Bobcat, Canada Lynx, and

Nearly two decades after receiving an invitation to attend a curatorial event at ROM, the Museum has become like a second home to Neera Chopra and her husband, Deepak.

Being and Belonging: Contemporary Women Artists from the Islamic World and Beyond is a bold exhibition exploring the defining issues of our time from the perspective of 25 women artists from or

A self-proclaimed “museum person,” Flavia Redelmeier was a steadfast supporter of the Royal Ontario Museum for most of the Museum’s history.

A blocky Minecraft-like person tears through a spooky moonlit forest. Behind them, a giant, yellow-eyed monster gives chase. All seems hopeless until the person comes across… a pair of moccasins. This

Explore the connection between oral histories and designs in a digital conversation event that focuses on twentieth-century hand block printing of textiles in India’s urban centres. ROM’s Sarah Fee is

Assistant Curator of Fishes