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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
J'net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth and Deanne Hupfield.
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Indigenous Voices: Mother’s Day Gift Making & Pow Wow Dance Lesson (Grades 1-6)

In this episode, join us and make cards to appreciate the mothers, mother figures, aunties, and anyone in similar roles in our lives who are worth celebrating all year round. The activity will be
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One From The Darkest Depths

This time on the ROMKids Show we jump into a submarine to learn about what lives in our oceans. Evolutionary biologist and curator of invertebrates Dr. Sebastian Kvist returns to talk about how life
Angler fish.
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The Warty Sea Devil

The deep-sea angler fish is a rather odd looking fish. It can be found deep under water, up to 4,000 meters below the ocean’s surface. It is very difficult to survive at these depths, in dark, cold
The Reed Family Plaza.
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Posts from the Plants on the Plaza: April 26–May 7

Despite the cool, rainy weather, the plaza gardens have filled in nicely over the past two weeks. The wild ginger is now a carpet of green, the barren strawberry is covered in bright yellow blooms
The fon of Bamessing and the fon of Babungo.
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Quill Power

In the kingdoms of the Grassfields of western Cameroon, porcupine quills on garments and headdresses are a sign of the highest distinction. An item of clothing adorned with quills signifies power and
Mosquitos feeding on a human arm held inside a clear box.
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Darwin Day

Celebrate International Darwin Day with ROM’s Sebastian Kvist and Dr. Ivo Francischetti as they explore how our understanding of the natural world and its evolution supports ongoing and groundbreaking