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Indigenous artwork in the gallery at ROM

The Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC) was established in 2014 and is comprised of 8-10 members who meet each season to provide recommendations to School Programs' Indigenous education objectives and advise on other Museum initiatives as requested.

The IAC representation is a mix of urban, rural, and remote communities that come from distinct Indigenous cultures and abilities. Members can include Elders, knowledge carriers, educators, artists, French speakers, youth, and allies with cross-disciplinary knowledges and interests in the arts, sciences, and technology.

Past Indigenous Advisory Circle Members

Santanna Francis, Teacher, Ojibway Anishnaabe kwe from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, 2018-2020

Marilyn Maychak, Former Student Achievement Officer, Ministry of Education, Inuk and Polish-Ukrainian, 2017-2019

Suzanne Methot, Aboriginal Education Consultant, Dragonfly Consulting Services Canada, Rocky Mountain Cree, 2014-2019

Bryan , Teacher, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation in Northern Ontario, 2014-2018

Chantal Côté, former Education Officer/Analyst for Métis Nation of Ontario, 2014-2016

Jules Koostachin, Award-winning Cree Filmmaker, Attawapiskat First Nation, 2014-2016

Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.

Summer Club: Session 1

ROM Member Registration Opens: February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM General Public Registration Opens: February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Set your kids up for a summer of fun times and creative learning. Summer Club is back – celebrating its 84th year – with immersive, in-person camp programs unlike anything else in the city. Engaging, energetic, and full of activities, our summer programs feature in-gallery and classroom learning, bringing kids face to face with the stories held within the vast art, culture, and nature collections at ROM. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with a variety of themed

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.

Front Entrance to Firehall in Yorkville

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

Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.

Summer Club: Session 1

ROM Member Registration Opens: February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM General Public Registration Opens: February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM Set your kids up for a summer of fun times and creative learning. Summer Club is back – celebrating its 84th year – with immersive, in-person camp programs unlike anything else in the city. Engaging, energetic, and full of activities, our summer programs feature in-gallery and classroom learning, bringing kids face to face with the stories held within the vast art, culture, and nature collections at ROM. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with a variety of themed

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.

Front Entrance to Firehall in Yorkville

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

ROM Members examing exbihition wall

Interior view of a grand arched hallway with ornate ceiling and walls, featuring statues and visitors.