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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
Projection of a planet with a silhouette of a man with his hands in the air looking at a large projection of a planet
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Nature in Brilliant Colour

Marvel at the power of colour in the natural world. Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds of warning to the soothing blues of calm waters, Nature in Brilliant Colour
Underground Railroad Quilt.
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Quilt Codes: Exploring the Underground Railroad

Examine the fascinating tradition of Underground Railroad quilts in a digital talk hosted by Dr. Arlene Gehmacher, and featuring David Woods, curator of the exhibition The Secret Codes: African Nova
Wild cats
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Being a Cat-alyst for Change: Living Well with Canada’s Wild Cats

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
The ROM Mosaic of 1933 - Rotunda Ceiling
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Italian Creativity and Heritage in Toronto: The ROM Mosaic of 1933

Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with an exploration of the unique role the Museum’s stunning 1933 Rotunda plays in the building history of our city. Italian scholar, Olga Zorzi Pugliese, presents an
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Operating Hours

Operating Hours
A manatee and a calf adrift underwater among eelgrass.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Last Chance! Exhibition Closing Soon. Get ready to embark on a visual journey that will leave you inspired and enlightened by the incredible beauty that surrounds us. Annually, photographers spanning
Full Chinese Zodiac case from the side
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Chinese Zodiac Case

February 10, 2024 ushers in the Year of the Dragon (龙), the 5th animal in the Chinese zodiac. Uncover the rich symbolism and cultural significance of this revered creature. Unlike the menacing
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Learn

With more than 18 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens, ROM offers an unforgettable school visit experience. Discover our suite of onsite and virtual visit programs, along with other special
Installation showing red text panels behind a glass case containing a green silk sari with woven metallic thread worn over a white T-shirt, shown on a mannequin wearing white running shoes.
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Wonder Garment

A beautiful sari, recently donated to the collections, takes centre stage this summer, drawing attention to these wonder garments, their adaptability, sustainability, and relevance through the ages