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Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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ROM Announces New Reopening Date 

TORONTO, July 9, 2021 – The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to announce a revised date of July 17 for its much-anticipated reopening to the public. In accordance with the accelerated Step 3
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Reopen You

Haircut. Patio. ROM – check, check, check! ** Now Updated** TORONTO, July 7, 2021 – It’s time for a return to culture. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is getting ready to reopen its doors and welcome
Chinese painting of a woman.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year: Ancestral Images Used in Traditional Chinese Families

Explore some of the rich elements of Chinese customs, traditions, and beliefs tied to Lunar New Year with ROM’s Wen-chien Cheng. Explore a range of ancestral images from painted portraits to mass
North Atlantic right whale anatomy illustration.
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Anatomy of a Skeleton

From bulbous foreheads to giant compressible ribcages, we look at how whale skeletons are uniquely adapted for their size.
Portrait of Austin Clarke by Neville Clarke.
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Austin Clarke: Recognizing a Literary Great

Join us to celebrate the legacy of Barbadian-Canadian writer Austin Clarke (1934-2016). This special program marked the unveiling of the ROM’s recently commissioned portrait of Clarke by artist
Hon Lu with his cousin, Shanobi Lam, at their cousin’s wedding.
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We Are Family

THE FAMILY CAMERA NETWORK (FamCam) is a collaborative project that explores the relationship between photography and the idea of family, whether of origin or of choice, as is the case with LGBTQ2+
Mangan, Sikkim from the series "Full Moon on a Dark Night."
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In Defiance

In the series “Full Moon on a Dark Night” (2015–), artist Soumya Sankar Bose worked closely with the LGBTQ+ community in eastern India to produce a series of staged portraits that have a surreal
J'net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth and John Hupfield.
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Indigenous Voices: National Indigenous Peoples Day & Grass Dance Lesson (Grades 1-6)

National Indigenous Peoples Day is one of many ways everyone can celebrate vibrant living Indigenous cultures across Canada. Join us for a grass dance lesson with John Hupfield, Anishinaabe from
Dayanita Singh photography installation in an exhibition space.
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Beyond Photography

Renowned for the evocative arrangements of black and white images that push the boundaries of photographic practice, artist Dayanita Singh is one of the most recognized contemporary artists in the
Blue whale.
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Great Whales

Great whales are the largest animals living on Earth today. They are typically longer than 10 metres (32 feet) and weigh more than 10 tonnes (22,000 pounds). In addition, great whales are important to
Cartoon illustrations of a diverse group of people on a white background.
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Finding Fairness: The Past’s Lessons for a Better Future

This program celebrates the publication of the new book Finding Fairness: From Pleistocene Foragers to Contemporary Capitalists.
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About The Science Of Whales

This time on the season finale of theROMKids Show, we dive back into the deep end to learn about the fascinating world of whales! Mammalogist Burton Lim returns to the Show to explain the curious
J'net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth and Pamela Carter.
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Indigenous Voices: Residential School Reflection & Reconciliation Art Action (Grade 6-9)

Invited guest Tsimshan/Dididaht/Nuu-chah-nulth arts educator Pamela Carter, Red Medicine Woman, respectfully reflects on the impact of residential schools. Learners participate in a reflective action
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Lunar samples record impact 4.2 billion years ago that formed one of the oldest craters on the Moon

Researchers provide the first sample-based evidence for the age of the Serenitatis Basin TORONTO, ON, June 9, 2021 – An international team of researchers from the UK, Sweden and Australia, Canada
A thousand-year-old Buddhist devotional print.
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“That the prefecture may be tranquil”: A Thousand-Year-Old Buddhist Print from Dunhuang

Join the ROM’s Wen-chien Cheng, Dr. Jessica Lockhart and Dr. Amanda Goodman of the University of Toronto as they explore how modern research and scientific analysis can shed light on the history of a