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Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About Archaeology

This time on the ROMKids Show we learn about archaeology and exploring our past! Archaeologist Dr. Craig Cipolla returns to the Show to talk about the archaeological record, how archaeologists are
Witch hazel in full leaf providing shade.
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Posts from the Plants on the Plaza: May 21–June 3

The ROM gardens are lush and plants have filled in nicely in the past two weeks. The leaves on the witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) are fully expanded and providing shade. Canada anemone (Anemone
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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ROM statement following the discovery of remains at former Kamloops Indian Residential School

We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the discovery of the remains of 215 children found on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School of British Columbia. Our thoughts are with the
J'net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth and Adam Garnet-Jones.
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Indigenous Voices: Two-Spirit Identities & Giveaway Gift Making (Grades 7-12)

Celebrate Indigenous PRIDE with Cree/Métis Indigiqueer filmmaker, novelist, and beadworker Adam Garnet-Jones and explore how, despite colonization attempts, two-spirited peoples maintain pride in our
Mother and calf North Atlantic right whales. © National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / Canadian Wildlife Federation.
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Collecting the Right Whale

Join the ROM’s Jacqueline Miller in conversation with Burton Lim as she recounts the journey of a single North Atlantic Right Whale from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Toronto, and discusses what it’s
Baleen roll and corset on a black background.
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A 19th-Century Whalebone Corset

For centuries, whalebone was used for shaping Western fashion. Whalebone, the keratin ribs in the upper jaws of the whale, was prepared by boiling for 12 hours until it was soft enough to cut into
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About Birds, Wings, and Flight

This time on the ROMKids Show we learn about birds and how many of them fly! Associate curator of ornithology Dr. Santiago Claramunt joins us to talk about the dinosaur and bird connection, how they
A Minecraft screenshot of a scientist standing in front of tables covered in rocks and minerals.
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The Science of Minecraft

Minecraft is an immersive game in which players can dig deep down into a world made of rocks and minerals. But have you ever wondered how those rocks and minerals compare to their real-world
Staff at the Canadian Space Agency celebrating a successful mission.
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Touchdown on Mars

Join ROM’s Kim Tait in conversation with Tim Haltigin of the Canadian Space Agency as they discuss the Mars Sample Return Mission. Inspired by the recent touchdown of the Perseverance rover on the Red
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About The Water Cycle

This time on the ROMKids Show we explore the wonderful world of water! What is the water cycle, why does it rain, and how do we protect our oceans, lakes, and streams? Then we’ll run a number of
The Reed Family Plaza.
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Posts from the Plants on the Plaza: May 8–21

Clumps of wild geraniums with their deeply lobed leaves over-topped by clusters of purple flowers provide the latest wave of colour in the plaza beds. During this two-week period, they have come into
The Pose.
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Life on Earth

Virtually view award-winning photographs from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and join us for a virtual trip around the globe as photographers capture astounding images of the world
Andrew Wright taking a photograph in a helicopter.
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Describing Our World: Conservation and Wildlife Photography for Everyone

Join conservation and wildlife photographer Andrew Wright as he shares some of his favourite photographs and experiences. This program features a descriptive presentation designed for blind and low
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About Light, Colour & Rainbows

This time on the ROMKids Show we learn all about light, colour, and rainbows. Science communicator and educator Julie Tomé joins us to talk about what light is, why the sky is blue, and how rainbows
A young girl standing in front of the ROM's Tree Cookie on display.
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The Tree Cookie: Turning a Page in Museum History

Join ROM’s Craig Cipolla and Cree Educator Stan Wesley as they discuss a project to update the interpretation of a 2.3-metre cross-section of a 500-year-old Douglas-fir in the Life in Crisis: Schad