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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
20 cat species on display
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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
Headshot of Nathan Lujan
Associate Curator

Nathan K. Lujan

Associate Curator of Fishes
Image of the City of Toronto Port Lands project. Photo courtesy V. Ingelvics, R. Walker.
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Our Changing Port Lands - Documenting Toronto's Journey to Climate Resiliency

Chronicling the momentous changes from the ongoing revitalization of Toronto’s Port Lands, artists Vid Ingelevics and Ryan Walker have spent years creating a photographic record of the changes in this
Seeing Ghosts: Traditions of Death in South Asia
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Seeing Ghosts: Traditions of Death in South Asia

Hosted by Dr. Deepali Dewan, this digital program expands the scope of content within the current exhibition, Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery, by taking a closer look at the diverse cultural and
Yuta Niwa art. Courtesy Yuta Niwa.
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Of Catfish and Earthquakes: The Contemporary Art of Yuta Niwa

ROM hosts emerging Japanese artist Yuta Niwa in a keynote presentation in support of the online exhibition, Aftershocks: Japanese Earthquake Prints, that focuses on his reinterpretation of these
Figure of St. Michael
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Artist Highlight: Luisa Roldán

The Figure of St. Michael in ROM’s collection was made by the Baroque artist, Luisa Roldán (1652–1706), who is the first documented woman sculptor in Spain. This was an exceptional feat in 17th