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Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Researchers take a bloody good look at the medicinal leech genome

Study offers new insights into the powerful anticoagulants contained in the saliva of leeches most often used in medical practice TORONTO, ON – JUNE 18, 2020 – The results of new research published
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Second Annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture

ICC welcomes Kwame Anthony Appiah on Oct. 12th On Friday, October 12, 2007, the Institute for Contemporary Culture (ICC) at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents the second annual Eva Holtby Lecture
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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A 508 Million-year-old Sea Predator with a “Jackknife” Head

Oldest close parent of spiders, scorpions and horseshoe crabs evolved sophisticated head to hunt and eat small shelly animals TORONTO, December 21, 2017— Paleontologists from the Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Terracotta Army to conquer Canada from 2010 - 2012Canadian tour of The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army launches at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum in June 2010

(Toronto, Ontario, January 27, 2010) The launch of the 2010-2012 Canadian national tour of The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army was announced this morning at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Patrons explore the ROM's Chinese collections
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Robert Ellsworth's Legacy in the Making

A celebrated collector and benefactor of Asian art, Robert Ellsworth will forever advance new acquisitions and knowledge at the ROM through a $10.3-million bequest.
A bat flying and behind it is a red background.
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Bloodsuckers

See bloodsuckers in a whole new light in Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches. Featuring immersive experiences, larger-than-life installations, and interactive elements, this exhibition will answer your
As the sun sets behind them, Dr. Nathan K. Lujan and his team boat down the Rio Napo, laden with an array of supplies.
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In Search of the River Monster

Because when it comes to bringing big fishes from Ecuador to ROM, catching them is only the beginning. Much more work is needed to keep each specimen from rotting under a blazing sun or being snatched
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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The ICC’s El Anatsui Exhibition Extended to February 27, 2011

New exhibitions, tours and films announced The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) announces that the critically acclaimed exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, presented by the
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
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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A Time to Hear for Here

Experience the Royal Ontario Museum in a new way with the Spirit House’s multidimensional sound installation The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) invites visitors to experience the Museum in a dynamic new
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Faces to Remember: Chinese Portraits of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911)

Portraits of the finest quality from the ROM’s Chinese collection displayed in the Herman Herzog Levy Gallery from May 18 (Toronto, Ontario – April 9, 2013) - The tradition of hosting highly visual
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Toronto Welcomes Michael Lee-Chin Crystal on its Opening Weekend

40,000 attend Opening Ceremonies & Concert 25,000 people visit ROM through the weekend The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to announce that it welcomed 24,777 guests during the opening weekend
Aga Khan Museum
Event

Ismaili Heritage and the Aga Khan Museum

Celebrate the Aga
Swee Goh
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A Man with a (Retirement) Plan

An afternoon exploring a favourite gallery, a long lunch at the café, a stroll through Philosopher’s Walk – these are some of the things Swee Goh and his late wife, Lilian, enjoyed most about ROM
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
Curator, Emeritus

Mark Engstrom

Senior Curator Emeritus of Mammals