ROM for the Holidays

Two children look out from the mouth of the Dunkleosteus in the Dawn of Life Gallery

About

Create a new holiday tradition

Plan a visit to the Museum during the holiday season! In addition to experiencing the galleries and special exhibitions, our public spaces are filled with enhanced programming, live performances, and special interactive activities. Each year, ROM sparkles with energy and excitement as annual themes like colour, dinosaurs, light, or the wonders of our planet help shape a fun-filled day for families and friends.

Check this page later in the year for upcoming ROM for the Holidays activities. Or, sign up for the Museum enewsletter and receive early updates on programs, events, and activities throughout the year.

Feature Programs

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
Jameel Jaffer and Charles Stenkievich ©Lisa Milosavijevic
Program

Talks

Curious about art, culture, and nature? Learn why these topics matter within and beyond Museum walls. Talks at ROM offer engaging moments of thought-provoking learning with experts and objects from, and inspired by, collections in the Museum. Upcoming talks are identified as either at ROM or Online. All are Free with RSVP.
Interior view of a museum hall with visitors, featuring dinosaur skeleton displays and illuminated architectural columns.
Program

ROM After Dark

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!

Other Programs

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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