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We encourage visitors to purchase tickets in advance for the best savings. When you book your tickets with Plan Ahead Pricing, you reserve your spot to explore ROM at a time that suits your schedule and budget.

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Special Programs for Kids

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Adventure ROM
Book a guided ROM tour for your troop or unit! For each new themed tour completed, Scouts and Girl Guides earn a ROM-exclusive badge to add to their collection.
3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM
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Birthday Activities
Birthday activities are fully customizable. Design a day filled with adventure that perfectly fits your child’s dreams.
Two children and a ROM volunteer interacting with a tabletop display of butterflies and moths.
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Earth Rangers Studio
Located in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity on Level 2, Earth Rangers Studio (ERS) is open most weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by during your ROM visit and, if the Studio doors are open, come in and join us! Learn more about the natural world that we live in and share with other species. Through fun and engaging interactive experiences, our Gallery Engagement team helps learners of all ages to take a closer look at topics such as biodiversity, bird migration, coral reefs, and more. Activities regularly rotate and range, from "still life" drawing to touchable specimen
Asian family in the China Gallery of a museum.
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Family Day Weekend
CELEBRATE Family Day Weekend AT ROM Plan a visit to the Museum during the Family Day weekend! In addition to experiencing the galleries and special exhibitions, our public spaces are filled with exciting programming, live performances, and themed activities to enjoy with family and friends. Check this page in the future for upcoming Family Day activities. Or, sign up for the Museum enewsletter and receive early updates on programs, events, and activities throughout the year.
A boy excitedly holds an open activity book showing his stamps and stickers.
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Guild of Immortals
The Guild of Immortals welcomes young ROM Members into its ranks. If you are curious about the world, join us as we explore the Museum from top to bottom in search of answers. When you register, you will receive a handbook filled with fun activities and interesting facts. Seekers who complete their handbook will receive a Guild of Immortals seal and a special glow-in-the-dark enamel pin to commemorate their accomplishment.
A teacher in a plaid shirt engages with four students seated around a table in a classroom.
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Hack the ROM
Applications are open Apply Now Hack the ROM engages Grades 4-10 Indigenous students and their peers throughout Northern and Southern Ontario. Presented in partnership with celebrated game studio Ubisoft Toronto, this cohort-based sessional program builds students’ digital literacy skills through the development of digital media projects inspired by the Indigenous Ancestors at ROM. Participating classes regularly engage with staff and resources at ROM throughout this five-month program. ROM Indigenous Museum Educators (IMEs) use the Indigenous Ancestors and cultural belongings housed in the
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
Program
Adventure ROM
Book a guided ROM tour for your troop or unit! For each new themed tour completed, Scouts and Girl Guides earn a ROM-exclusive badge to add to their collection.
3 children with crowns enjoying birthday party celebrated at ROM
Program
Birthday Activities
Birthday activities are fully customizable. Design a day filled with adventure that perfectly fits your child’s dreams.
Two children and a ROM volunteer interacting with a tabletop display of butterflies and moths.
Program
Earth Rangers Studio
Located in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity on Level 2, Earth Rangers Studio (ERS) is open most weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by during your ROM visit and, if the Studio doors are open, come in and join us! Learn more about the natural world that we live in and share with other species. Through fun and engaging interactive experiences, our Gallery Engagement team helps learners of all ages to take a closer look at topics such as biodiversity, bird migration, coral reefs, and more. Activities regularly rotate and range, from "still life" drawing to touchable specimen
Asian family in the China Gallery of a museum.
Program
Family Day Weekend
CELEBRATE Family Day Weekend AT ROM Plan a visit to the Museum during the Family Day weekend! In addition to experiencing the galleries and special exhibitions, our public spaces are filled with exciting programming, live performances, and themed activities to enjoy with family and friends. Check this page in the future for upcoming Family Day activities. Or, sign up for the Museum enewsletter and receive early updates on programs, events, and activities throughout the year.
A boy excitedly holds an open activity book showing his stamps and stickers.
Program
Guild of Immortals
The Guild of Immortals welcomes young ROM Members into its ranks. If you are curious about the world, join us as we explore the Museum from top to bottom in search of answers. When you register, you will receive a handbook filled with fun activities and interesting facts. Seekers who complete their handbook will receive a Guild of Immortals seal and a special glow-in-the-dark enamel pin to commemorate their accomplishment.
A teacher in a plaid shirt engages with four students seated around a table in a classroom.
Program
Hack the ROM
Applications are open Apply Now Hack the ROM engages Grades 4-10 Indigenous students and their peers throughout Northern and Southern Ontario. Presented in partnership with celebrated game studio Ubisoft Toronto, this cohort-based sessional program builds students’ digital literacy skills through the development of digital media projects inspired by the Indigenous Ancestors at ROM. Participating classes regularly engage with staff and resources at ROM throughout this five-month program. ROM Indigenous Museum Educators (IMEs) use the Indigenous Ancestors and cultural belongings housed in the
Family enjoying Member preview day at the ROM's WonderWorks Hands-on-Gallery

Visit WonderWorks

ROM welcomes families to a reimagined play-based learning space — a space that invites young children to experiment and connect with the Museum in a playful, interactive, and fun environment. 

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For Your Comfort

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Stroller Friendly Access

ROM is committed to providing inclusive museum experiences for all our visitors. Access to our information resources is one of our primary and defining responsibilities.

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Family Friendly bathrooms

Attendants supporting persons with disabilities receive free admission to ROM to the level of admission purchased by the person they are supporting.

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Rest and Dining Areas

Take a break at our new pop-up coffee bar on the main floor. There you’ll find drinks, pastries, and plenty of comfy seats, where your family can rest and relax.

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Visitor Guidelines

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Helpful Tips for Visiting as a Family

Planning a family visit to our museum? We've got you covered with helpful tips to make your experience enjoyable and stress-free. Discover suggestions for engaging exhibits, interactive activities, and amenities tailored to families with children of all ages. 

Learn about our family-friendly discounts, guided tours, and educational resources to help everyone make the most of their time at the museum. With these insights, you'll be well-prepared to create lasting memories during your family's visit.

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Tips for toddlers visiting the ROM

Tiny Times visits the ROM
What’s on the outside does count

Before you rush in to look at the dinosaurs be sure to appreciate the outside of the building! Look at all of the shapes and angles. Make a face in the reflection. Take a photo. Try and identify all the different shapes you can see. Count all the rectangles – you might be there until close!

Tiny Times visits the ROM
Don’t be scared of the bat cave

There aren’t any real bats flying around, and unfortunately you won’t see Batman. But, this is a very neat replica of what an actual bat cave looks like! It may be dark but there is nothing to be scared of. Just hold someone’s hand and watch your step as you explore the depths of a bat’s home.

Tiny Times visits the ROM
Keep an eye out for the little tunnel under the Moose

On level 2 there is a giant moose! Underneath him is a little tunnel just for kids to crawl through – it’s just a small bit but loads of fun to pretend you are a little wild animal hiding in your very own spot!

Tiny Times visits the ROM
The Discovery gallery

If you really want hands-on, the Discovery gallery is where it’s at. From kid-sized historical costumes you can try on to toys and a giant teepee, it’s the best spot for little ones and a must see!

Tiny Times visits the ROM
The Dinosaurs

This is “the don’t touch” bit – but there is so much to look at you really won’t mind! Make sure to look above you as well as there are creatures everywhere, even hanging from the ceiling!

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If you are visiting Toronto or just want a keepsake of your ROM visit there are lots of great little toys and books. I got a dinosaur on wheels!

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Tips for toddlers visiting the ROM