As I mentioned in my first post, this behind-the-scenes tour is based on a course for University of Toronto graduates that I have been teaching this semester (my excuse for the long delay between blog

Dead Sea Scrolls are highlighted in French lecture on October 25 As part of Francophone Weekend that takes place October 23-25 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and in conjunction with the Museum’s

ROM pairs celebrity chefs with local farmers and wineries to spotlight sustainable food and wine production The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) invites the public to experience Green Gastronomy at its c5

Toy-making is probably the most overlooked of Mexico’s rich popular art traditions. Despite exhibiting great ingenuity, imagination, and creativity, Mexican folkloric toys are sadly under-represented

Balancing family, career and finances can be a rewarding juggling act. As a mother of two young children, June Perry is used to having her hands full. Like many parents, her daily life is full of joy

The Hottest Star in Classical Music interacts with Toronto September 21 through 28 Fresh from his dramatic performance at the Beijing Olympic opening ceremonies, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Roy

In the Canadian multicultural mosaic, Jayshree Khimasia sees ROM as a vital institution.

Ancient DNA Confirms Giant Flightless New Zealand Moa are Closely Related to South American Tinamous Ancient DNA extracted from the bones of an extinct ratite illustrates how species that look similar

Mark Your Calendars for the Ultimate Family Day and March Break Experience (Toronto, Ontario – DATE) The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) announces the final days of Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants from Gondwana

TORONTO, May 04, 2020 — An international team of scientists have revealed new insights into the inner workings of ancient dinosaur communities. Seventy-five million years ago, North America was

Exhibition Illustrates Technology’s Impact on Visual Culture The Institute for Contemporary Culture (ICC) at the ROM presents David Hockney’s Fresh Flowers: Drawings on iPhones and iPads, an

From special digital learning programs, such as Hack the ROM and ROM Minecraft, to teacher resources and events, and advisory groups, Learning at ROM extends beyond the traditional classroom visit.