Programsat 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.

ROM’s slate of signature events bring together culture, community, and celebration in unforgettable ways—offering guests the chance to connect with world-class exhibitions, thought-provoking conversations, and each other in a setting unlike any other. More than just gatherings, these events are immersive experiences that spark curiosity, create lasting memories, and showcase the very best of what ROM has to offer.

Experience the serenity of an exclusive tour of ROM before the Museum opens to the public. This early access opportunity allows you to appreciate art, culture, and nature in an intimate, uninterrupted setting, making it a truly unforgettable experience. Museum admission included in the cost of the tour.

Birthday activities are fully customizable. Design a day filled with adventure that perfectly fits your child’s dreams.

Support the Bishop White Committee! Help preserve East Asian heritage and promote cultural exchange. Donate, become a member, or attend events—every contribution makes a difference. The Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia supports ROM in preserving and promoting East Asian art, history, and culture. Named after Bishop William C. White, a pioneering scholar of Chinese art, our committee fosters appreciation through exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural initiatives. By engaging donors, volunteers, and the community, we help expand the East Asian collections and share stories

"Every day I learn new things about our planet, the humans who inhabit it, and the multitude intricate ways that climate change and climate change solutions weave these things together. Above all else, I've grown to appreciate how rare, yet important, it is to simply be - having honest, human conversations about climate change". - Dr. Soren Brothers, Allan and Helaine Shiff Curator of Climate Change An Active Voice for Climate Hope Climate change touches every part of our lives and is a deeply global story. At ROM we've seen the effects of it revealed in field and lab research, scientific

Established in 2008, the ROM Community Access Network (ROMCAN) is ROM’s commitment to removing financial, social and cultural barriers for diverse communities to access the museum. Through the three pillars of social inclusion-we commit to being an institution that is reflective of, and in service to, diverse communities. Thanks to ROMCAN, ROM makes available 100,000 free visits every year. However, the defining feature of ROMCAN goes beyond just free admission, but rather, ROMCAN is about creating, strengthening and maintaining close collaboration with community groups across Ontario to

Have you ever seen an object, specimen, or piece of art that inspired, fascinated, or surprised you and made you want to talk about it with others? Conversations is a series of programs that invite you to engage with others through various topics of interest. Relax as you discuss specific collections, objects or themes of exhibitions, or take a tour followed by refreshments and conversation. You can also practice mindfulness in the museum, or build your language skills in sessions designed for English language learners. In past programs we have gathered to talk about topics such as: Speed

Earth Day is an internationally observed celebration promoting the protection and conservation of our planet and its myriad denizens, celebrated every April 22 across the globe. It is more than a celebration of our planet and its ecosystems – it’s a time to act and make the world a better place. The Royal Ontario Museum is committed to being part of the solution.

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

The Annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture brings powerful voices to the Royal Ontario Museum to discuss provocative and engaging contemporary ideas. Since its launch in 2006 with Adam Gopnik as the inaugural lecturer, the Holtby Lecture has been presented by Kwame Anthony Appiah, Glenn D. Lowry, Lewis H. Lapham, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Carlos Fuentes, Ingrid Betancourt, Anthony Gormley, Bob Colacello, Sheika Hoor al-Qasimi, Jameel Jaffer, Timothy Snyder, Jesse Wente Laurie Anderson, Kent Monkman, and Christine Sinclair and Dwayne De Rosario. The Eva Holtby Lecture is generously

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.

September 25 - November 29, 2026 This fall, Free Main Floor returns with access to our expansive first-floor galleries—all for free!* Advance tickets are required. To book, click the 'Book Tickets' button at the top of this webpage. Then, select the date you'd like to visit, and check the box for “Free Main Floor only.” *Does not include the exhibition BEES: A Story of Survival.

The newly launched Friends of Earth Space is comprised of like-minded people who have a special interest in learning about rocks, minerals and gems from our planet as well as meteorites, which are samples from our solar system.

The Friends of Global South Asia supports the appreciation for and cultivates awareness of ROM’s Global South Asian gallery and collection. We strive to forge and maintain links with all those who are curious about and interested in Global South Asian art, culture and history. Global South Asia at ROM encompasses Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, and their diasporas.