Family Day Weekend

Asian family in the China Gallery of a museum.

About

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.

Wander the Galleries

View of dinosaur gallery showing platform with two dinosaur skeletons fighting.
Gallery

Age of Dinosaurs

When dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
An artist's illustration of an ancient sea scape teeming with life.
Gallery

Dawn of Life

Bringing the dawn of life to life. New gallery now open.
People look around a gallery with a fall scene, including trees with red leaves.
Gallery

Hands-on Biodiversity

Hands-on discovery for the young... and young at heart.
A gallery with a large carved wooden house post in the foreground
Gallery

First Peoples Art & Culture

More than one thousand works of art and cultural heritage.
People look at the wall of the of the gallery which features a rebuilt painted Egyptian wall.
Gallery

Egypt

An epic civilization with timeless appeal.
The stern face of Silenos carved in marble stares
Gallery

Greece

Where Western culture begins.
A gallery filled with minerals and gems in the centre there is a very large quartz variety amethyst geode.
Gallery

Earth's Treasures

To the ends of the earth…and beyond.
Samuel European Galleries, room settings, period room, Over 4,600 objects in specialized presentations chronicle the development and progression of decorative and other arts of Europe.
Gallery

Samuel European Galleries

The legacy of European style through the ages.
A man looks at an object in a green case, in the foreground you can see masks.
Gallery

Africa, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific

Celebrating the diversity of humankind.

Other Programs

View All
Docent Ksanti in the China Gallery. © Roya Adeli.
Program
Museum Tours
Free with general admission, ROM offers daily public tours led by trained Museum Docents and Guides du ROM. Each engaging tour provides insights into the collections, from highlights of the Museum to focused gallery adventures. No reservations are required—just check the daily schedule when you arrive at the Museum and join the tour of your choice, covering museum highlights or focused gallery adventures. It’s an easy way to discover the stories behind the objects. Important Schedule Note Tour schedules may vary. We recommend confirming the day’s listings at the Museum.
Artist impression of the Art Trail on Ookwemin Minising island courtesy Norm Li AG+I and Waterfront Toronto
Program
Lassonde Art Trail Artist Talks
The Lassonde Art Trail (LAT) is a series of interconnected public art sites that weave through 4.2km of paths in Biidaasige Park on Toronto’s waterfront. Launched in Summer 2026, the Art Trail includes new permanent and temporary artworks that respond to the site’s layered histories, geographies, and changing social dynamics. These include Indigenous contexts; the city and lake; civic society and the public realm; waterways past and present; industrial histories; wetland restoration and bioengineering; native plantings and local ecosystems; and the environment and sustainability. Join us in
four people sitting at a table, having a fun conversation practicing English at the Royal Ontario Museum
Program
Practice English
Looking for a fun way to practice English while exploring learning about the museum? Join us for Practice English, a program for English-language learners at any level. This event program is a great opportunity for community organizations to bring your adult ESL learners to improve their language skills in a museum setting. If you are a community organization (non-profit and/or registered charity) that would like to know more about our Practice English program, please contact Seb at sebastian.salazar@rom.on.ca
Docent Ksanti in the China Gallery. © Roya Adeli.
Program
Museum Tours
Free with general admission, ROM offers daily public tours led by trained Museum Docents and Guides du ROM. Each engaging tour provides insights into the collections, from highlights of the Museum to focused gallery adventures. No reservations are required—just check the daily schedule when you arrive at the Museum and join the tour of your choice, covering museum highlights or focused gallery adventures. It’s an easy way to discover the stories behind the objects. Important Schedule Note Tour schedules may vary. We recommend confirming the day’s listings at the Museum.
Artist impression of the Art Trail on Ookwemin Minising island courtesy Norm Li AG+I and Waterfront Toronto
Program
Lassonde Art Trail Artist Talks
The Lassonde Art Trail (LAT) is a series of interconnected public art sites that weave through 4.2km of paths in Biidaasige Park on Toronto’s waterfront. Launched in Summer 2026, the Art Trail includes new permanent and temporary artworks that respond to the site’s layered histories, geographies, and changing social dynamics. These include Indigenous contexts; the city and lake; civic society and the public realm; waterways past and present; industrial histories; wetland restoration and bioengineering; native plantings and local ecosystems; and the environment and sustainability. Join us in
four people sitting at a table, having a fun conversation practicing English at the Royal Ontario Museum
Program
Practice English
Looking for a fun way to practice English while exploring learning about the museum? Join us for Practice English, a program for English-language learners at any level. This event program is a great opportunity for community organizations to bring your adult ESL learners to improve their language skills in a museum setting. If you are a community organization (non-profit and/or registered charity) that would like to know more about our Practice English program, please contact Seb at sebastian.salazar@rom.on.ca