Family Day Weekend | Royal Ontario Museum

Asian family in the China Gallery of a museum.

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.

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

Age of Dinosaurs

When dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

An artist's illustration of an ancient sea scape teeming with life.

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.

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

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.

Egypt

An epic civilization with timeless appeal.

The stern face of Silenos carved in marble stares

Greece

Where Western culture begins.

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

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.

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.

Africa, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific

Celebrating the diversity of humankind.

Tours

Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.

Docent Ksanti in the China Gallery. © Roya Adeli.

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.

When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art. Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!

Tours

Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.

Docent Ksanti in the China Gallery. © Roya Adeli.

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.

When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art. Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!