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Inspired by Canada: Frances Anne Hopkins
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Inspired by Canada

The name “Frances Anne Hopkins” has long been synonymous with images of voyageurs of Canada’s fur‐trading past. Born in England, Hopkins arrived in Canada in late 1858, a young bride and new
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¡Viva México! Clothing and Culture

Presented by: We're taking over an entire gallery to showcase our collection of Mexican textiles. It's one of the largest and most important in the world, yet few textiles from this remarkable
Sir Asman Jah and Fancy Dress Ball Guests, Bashir Bagh Palace, February 1890, Albumen print
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Between Princely India and the British Raj

Noted for remarkable beauty, aesthetic nuance and technical skill, Deen Dayal's photographs capture the architectural heritage of India, its landscape and people, and provide a lens through which we
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Afterimage

Photographs documenting historically significant sites of the War of 1812 also commemorate much more “As I worked with these primitive cameras and saw the images they produced, I felt a strong sense
Illustration of Winnie-the-Pooh walking with Piglet.
Exhibition

Winnie-the-Pooh

Experience the magical world of this much-loved bear and his friends. Experience the timeless and universal appeal of one of the most adored fictional characters of all time – Winnie-the-Pooh –– in
The Franklin Expedition: The Bell Tolls again
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The Franklin Expedition

Take a deep dive into the intriguing mystery behind the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, which saw Sir John Franklin's two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, vanish 160 years ago on a much
Mini pot from Toronto Underfoot
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Toronto Underfoot

Toronto Underfoot takes objects from ROM's outstanding Ontario archaeology collection and reveals layer upon layer of the rich history of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Each unique object tells
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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ROM dinosaur palaeontologist Dr. David Evans named to Royal Society of Canada

TORONTO, September 10, 2019 — Today, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced the election of Dr. David C. Evans, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)’s James and Louise Temerty Endowed Chair of
A young woman sits in front of a laptop computer surrounded by squares of patterned fabric.
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An Innovative Approach to A Puzzling Problem

Conserving an Indian Chintz Cope made in the Eighteenth Century for the Armenian Church Here in the Textile Conservation department of the ROM, Senior Textile Conservator Chris Paulocik and I have
Woodblocks carved by Gangadhar at the weekend display, ROM, October 2018.
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Facing Histories: A Block Maker, a Dye Specialist, and a Textile Study Room

This guest post was written by Rajarshi Sengupta, ROM IARTS fellow 2017/18. Master block maker Gangadhar Kondra was leaning over the table to closely examine a cotton hanging intricately adorned with
View of the Exhibition “Origins of Chintz”
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“Origins of Chintz,” The Exhibit: A Look Back to 1970

“Chintz… the exotic fabric from India that caught Europe’s fancy… So popular it was banned in England and France… Revolutionized Europe’s textile printing industry.” Thus exclaimed the brochure that
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Half-a-Billion-Year-Old Tiny Predator Unveils the Rise of Scorpions and Spiders

TORONTO, September 11, 2019 — Two palaeontologists working on the world-renowned Burgess Shale have revealed a new species, called Mollisonia plenovenatrix, which is now considered to be the oldest
Jan Steen, An Elegant Company Playing Cards
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Art in the Age of Rembrandt

Uncovering the hidden details of Dutch art. At the launch of In the Age of Rembrandt: Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Director & CEO Josh Basseches spoke with Dr. Ronni Baer
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Natural and supernatural worlds collide at the ROM

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches opens on November 16 TORONTO, August 27, 2019 – Discover the fascinating science lurking beneath the surface of history's most enduring legends at the Royal Ontario
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
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Royal Ontario Museum Celebrates Opening of Bloor Street Terrace and Plaza

TORONTO, August 21, 2019 – Today, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) opens the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza to the public, offering a new way for visitors to enjoy