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Photo of Flora in grass field
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Curator Conversations: Celebrating Flora from Copenhagen to Kawartha Lakes

Join ROM's Deborah Metsger in conversation with botanist Dale Leadbeater, co-author of the newly published Flora of Kawartha Lakes, as they explore the rich tradition of botanical exploration and
Photo of 2 masks
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Curator Conversations: Don Kwan for Masks

Join ROM’s Wen-chien Cheng and Fahmida Suleman in conversation with Ottawa-based artist Don Kwan to explore his use of mask forms as part of his contemporary practice. Kwan’s art reflects on anti
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About The Climate

This time on the ROMKids Show we learn about the importance of protecting our only planet! Shiff curator of climate change Dr Soren Brothers joins us to talk about rising sea levels, forest fires, and
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About Life

This time on the ROMKids Show we hop in a time machine and journey back to the dawn of life! Palaeontologist Dr Lucy Chang joins us to talk about the origins of life, evolution, and extinction. Then
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ROMKids Show: The One About The Seasons

ACTIVITY: Leaf reliefs
Kiron Mukherjee.
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ROMKids Show: The One About Pyramids, Aliens, and the Truth

This time on the ROMKids Show we journey back in time to learn about pyramids all over the world! Archaeologist Dr. Craig Cipolla returns to the Show to explain why pyramids were built by so many
Blue Whale exhibition space at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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PUMP: A Natural History of the Heart from Horseshoe Crabs to Great Whales

Join ROM’s Burton Lim in a lively conversation with zoologist Bill Schutt on his new book PUMP: A Natural History of the Heart, which explores the mysteries and wonders of the literal heartbeat of
Myra J. Hird in front of a bookshelf.
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The Problem of (Micro)plastics

Join Queen’s University’s Myra J. Hird as she tackles the complicated issue of plastic waste, a problem that presses us to confront the environmental, political, economic, symbolic and cultural
Headshot of Fahmida Suleman
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Fahmida Suleman

Senior Curator, Islamic World
Close-up of a scene on a kalamkari hanging, of several groups of people standing close together.
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Scenes from a South Indian Court: A Newly Discovered Group of 17th-Century Kalamkari Hangings

Explore an important group of South Indian textiles made in the 17th century for a South Indian ruler, possibly Tirumal Nayak of Madurai (ruled 1623-59) with senior researcher Rosemary Crill. These
Elias Sime: Tightrope exhibition space at the ROM.
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Elias Sime: Tightrope Panel Discussion

To celebrate the touring exhibition Elias Sime: Tightrope, which wrapped up its tour at the Royal Ontario Museum in the summer of 2021, join us for an online panel discussion, produced by the Wellin
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Conserving Two Ancient Chinese Scroll Paintings

Two large Chinese scroll paintings recently returned to the ROM after a two-year treatment at a private conservation studio in the United States. A more than thousand-year-old technique of Chinese
A face mask and turban on a bust.
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Functional Face Masks by AKaurBrand

How do you wear a mask over a turban or headdress that covers your ears? For Toronto-based designer Sanjeet Kaur, this challenge was prompted by her husband working on the frontlines during the
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Atlantic Whales and Vessel Strikes: Challenges and Opportunities

Join Canadian Whale Institute’s Senior Scientist, Moira Brown, in conversation with ROM’s Burton Lim and Jacquelline Miller, as they explore the threat to North America’s Great Whale populations from
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Marine Rescue and Research

Join ROM’s Mark Engstrom in conversation with Tonya Wimmer of the Marine Animal Response Society (MARS) as they discuss the important role this organization plays in actively engaging Canadians in the