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Global Sikh Art & Culture Gallery and Program to be Launched at ROM

Museum’s world-leading South Asian galleries and programs are set to expand. TORONTO, May 6, 2024 – On Saturday, May 4, Sikh cultural leaders and community members gathered at ROM for an evening event

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Presenting our Winners of the 2023 ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

Inspired by the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, the Ontario-wide ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest returned for a 9th year –with incredible prizes from our

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The Plastic Age - How Plastics are changing our Planet's Geology

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

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Oral Histories and Contemporary Designs in Urban Indian Textiles

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

The 2005 Venezuela expedition B-team sets up camp on an upper Orinoco River beach in the shadow of Cerro Duida.

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Forged in the Field

After weeks of arduous travel by plane, truck, boat, and foot, I had reached the top of Salto de Oso, a remote, rainforest-shrouded waterfall near the Brazilian-Venezuelan border. But the discovery I

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Earth

Have you ever marveled at the sound of rain or the smell of freshly mowed grass? Then slow down and embrace the wonders of nature in Earth: An Immersive Journey—a multisensory tour through several of

A quilt featuring a duck design set against a vibrant green background, showcasing intricate stitching and colorful patterns.

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ROM Celebrates the Artistry of Quilts in Canada

Quilts: Made in Canada displays rare quilts from ROM’s collection TORONTO, April 11, 2024 – This summer, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) will celebrate the artistry of quilt making with a new

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Wild Cats Opens at ROM June 15

The purr-fect exhibition for the whole family! TORONTO, April 9, 2024 – They are wild ferocious predators with razor-sharp retractable claws—and they may be in your home! Domestic house cats

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

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Royal Ontario Museum Announces Appointment of New Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, March 22, 2024 – Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Aschaiek as Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer, effective March 25, 2024. In this role

ROM’s Mycenaean Marine Style askos, decorated with octopi and dating from about 1500 BC.

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Every Object Tells a Story: Exploring the Bronze Age Aegean

Learn more about the stories an intact “Kamares” cup in the Bronze Age Aegean Gallery might tell about rituals, celebrations, status, and power.

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Beloved Assistant Curator Inspires Generous Gift to ROM Palaeontology Department

Janet Waddington was a cherished ROM staff member for over 40 years. Even after her passing in 2020 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, her legacy continues to flourish, leaving a

Brothers Paul and John Johnston in ROM's atrium

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Conserving a Family Legacy

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

Visitors taking a selfie in the China galleries

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ROM to be Free All Weekend in Celebration of the Museum’s 110th Anniversary

TORONTO, March 19, 2024 – To mark ROM’s 110th anniversary, the entire Museum will be FREE on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. No tickets are needed. However, due to