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A Japanese tea bowl.
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Shokkan

To truly appreciate Japanese art, one must feel it. This groundbreaking ROM-original exhibition explores the profound connection between Japanese objects and the human sense of touch, known as shokkan
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Returns to ROM with 100 breathtaking images on December 21, 2024

With each photo a visual achievement—visitors will linger over the mesmerizing images and descriptions recounting each image’s arduous creation. TORONTO, August 29, 2024 – On December 21, the 2024
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Sharks

To be great is to be misunderstood. Sharks have intrigued humans for as long as we have explored the oceans. The terrifying monster from the movie Jaws is what many might imagine when they think of
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Book a school program for your class and discover the many ways ROM can help you bring learning to life in your classroom.
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Programs

Explore our vibrant lineup of programs designed to offer a unique and unforgettable experience. From fascinating exhibitions and guided tours to hands-on workshops and special events, that make every
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Uncover the captivating world of art, culture, and natural history at the ROM's upcoming events. Experience a variety of engaging exhibitions, lectures, and workshops designed to educate, inspire, and
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Immerse yourself in a world of art, culture, and nature as you explore the diverse collection of galleries at ROM.
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The Royal Ontario Museum offers diverse exhibitions spanning ancient civilizations, natural history, and contemporary art.
Antonia looks at the bug through a microscope in the ROM's entomology lab.
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Entomystery – why did the beetles go to camp?

Occasionally, I put on my entomological detective hat to investigate insect mysteries. This one was a beetle mystery at my son’s camp in a Toronto elementary school. My son reported a large number
Honey Bees clustered in a hive
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The ROM's Remarkable Bees

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
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Royal Ontario Museum Scientist Identifies Great Salt Lake as a Significant Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Desiccating salt lakes identified as underappreciated sources contributing to climate change. TORONTO, July 25, 2024 – Newly announced research by Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) examining greenhouse gas
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Taco-shaped arthropod from Royal Ontario Museum’s Burgess Shale fossils gives new insights into the history of the first mandibulates

Exceptional fossils show how mandibulates were living in marine ecosystems 500 million years ago were trapping prey. TORONTO, July 24, 2024 – A new study, led by palaeontologists at the Royal Ontario