Group Tours

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Follow our guides through the Museum as they enchant you with stories, bringing works of art, culture, and nature to life!

Pricing

Tour rates are in addition to Museum admission. Museum admission is required.

Purchase 20 admission tickets or more to qualify for the group discounted admission rates.

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$10 per person
(minimum tour charge of $200)

Duration: 1 hour

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NEW! Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art

This immersive tour explores shokkan, the uniquely Japanese understanding of touch as a blend of sensation, memory, language, and emotion. From the textures artists work with to the sounds, sights, and stories that surround each object, discover how materials communicate meaning and shape the way Japanese art is created, experienced, and remembered. Come curious, your senses are part of the journey.

NEW! BEES: A Story of Survival

Journey into the world of bees in a stunning new immersive experience that brings together the beauty of art with the power of science. Let us guide you through immersive environments, art installations, soundscapes, and more, learn about the life of bees and how they're a critical ingredient of a healthy natural world.

ROM in an Hour

Discover the mysteries of Egypt, marvel at medieval armour, explore Earth’s mind-blowing animal diversity, and more—all in one hour!

ROM Trivia

Inspired by the classic board game Trivial Pursuit, this tour combines gameshow-style fun with ROM’s most iconic objects. The result? A one-of-a-kind tour experience, as entertaining as it is educational.

Climate Change: The Epic of Life and Hope

The story of climate change is a colossal epic of life, one that began billions of years ago and continues today. This galleries-spanning tour is a great telling of that epic, plus, it’s a chance to learn what’s driving climate change now—what people here and around the world are doing about it, and what you can do about it too.  

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

Custom Tour

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Plan a guided group tour through any one of our incredible galleries.  

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Eva Holtby Lecture
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Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture
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 and Laurie Anderson. The Eva Holtby Lecture is generously supported by the Holtby and Schury Families.
Front Entrance to Firehall in Yorkville
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ROMWalks
Where Toronto's stories come to life - One step at a time Each year from May to October, ROMWalks offers a collection of guided tours that provide unique city insights, while taking you on a journey of urban encounters. Each vibrant neighbourhood has its own story to tell, and ROMWalks tours reveal them, bringing life to the distinctive charm of Toronto's history, it's diverse communities, stunning architecture, thriving arts scene, and so much more. Organized by ROM's Department of Museum Volunteers, ROMWalks was introduced in 1980 as an outreach program. It has grown over the years, with
Crowd of people sitting at a ROM Speaks event
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ROM Speaks
Discover the power of ideas with ROM Speaks—a series that brings fascinating and thought-provoking voices to the forefront. Dive into compelling discussions on today’s most intriguing topics, hosted at the Museum. From culture and history to science and innovation, these events promise to challenge your perspective and spark meaningful conversations. Stay informed about upcoming programs by subscribing to our email communications and be the first to explore new insights and engaging dialogue. Please note that these events are offered exclusively in English. ROM Speaks is generously supported
Eva Holtby Lecture
Program
Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture
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 and Laurie Anderson. The Eva Holtby Lecture is generously supported by the Holtby and Schury Families.
Front Entrance to Firehall in Yorkville
Program
ROMWalks
Where Toronto's stories come to life - One step at a time Each year from May to October, ROMWalks offers a collection of guided tours that provide unique city insights, while taking you on a journey of urban encounters. Each vibrant neighbourhood has its own story to tell, and ROMWalks tours reveal them, bringing life to the distinctive charm of Toronto's history, it's diverse communities, stunning architecture, thriving arts scene, and so much more. Organized by ROM's Department of Museum Volunteers, ROMWalks was introduced in 1980 as an outreach program. It has grown over the years, with
Crowd of people sitting at a ROM Speaks event
Program
ROM Speaks
Discover the power of ideas with ROM Speaks—a series that brings fascinating and thought-provoking voices to the forefront. Dive into compelling discussions on today’s most intriguing topics, hosted at the Museum. From culture and history to science and innovation, these events promise to challenge your perspective and spark meaningful conversations. Stay informed about upcoming programs by subscribing to our email communications and be the first to explore new insights and engaging dialogue. Please note that these events are offered exclusively in English. ROM Speaks is generously supported

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