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The Royal Ontario Museum offers diverse exhibitions spanning ancient civilizations, natural history, and contemporary art.

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Featured exhibition

Auschwitz.

Not long ago. Not far away.

Until September 01, 2025

Black and white archival image showing train tracks in the foreground leading into the distance towards the entrance to the Auschwitz camp.

Featured exhibition

Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools

300 Years of Flemish Masterworks

Until January 2026

Diana, and three nymphs, hunt deer with spears and dogs.

Connection Stations

Until February 2026

Guests at The Pursuit of Porcelian installation

Chinese Zodiac Case

Year of the Snake

Until February 2026

Set of Zodiac Animals

Picnics and Pastimes

Until November 01, 2025

Tile arch with picnic scene, around 1685-95. Probably Talar-e-Tavileh Palace, Isfahan, Iran.

An iceberg in the water off the coast of Greenland.

Into the Northwest Passage

People move around a gallery of dinosaur skeletons.

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

WonderWorks Hands-on Gallery, interactive experience, children

A gallery full of various pottery, ceramics, and statues.

This white rhino is a rare specimen and the centerpiece of the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity.

The Age of Dinosaurs Dawn of Life WonderWorks China Life in Crisis

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Child enjoying ROM Kids Junior program with parent watching

Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life.

Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

Art, culture and nature tours to thoroughly researched destinations throughout the world, accompanied by expert resource people.

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Free with Museum admission, daily tours are offered to the public by trained volunteer Docents. Tours include general Museum tours, and specific gallery tours. Tours of special exhibitions are surcharged.

Group of people on a ROMWalks Plus tour led by a guide.

ROMWalks Plus are guided walking tours of Toronto organized by the Royal Ontario Museum’s Department of Museum Volunteers to provide support for the Museum. The tours started in 1980 as an outreach program for the ROM when it was closed for renovations. ROMWalks encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education , and more. ROMWalks Plus walks allow guests to experience new walks that have not yet been released to the general public, in small groups led by our most experienced guides. They are a ticketed

Crowd of people sitting at a ROM Speaks event

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

Water Fountain

Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery. Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many neighbourhoods to explore, each with its own story to tell. Stories that speak to history, people, architecture, arts, and much more. Free, Plus, and Private Group ROMWalks are available to the general public. Member Exclusive ROMWalks are

Child enjoying ROM Kids Junior program with parent watching

Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life.

Bangkok Thailand Grand Palace

Art, culture and nature tours to thoroughly researched destinations throughout the world, accompanied by expert resource people.

Tour of the Samuel European Galleries

Free with Museum admission, daily tours are offered to the public by trained volunteer Docents. Tours include general Museum tours, and specific gallery tours. Tours of special exhibitions are surcharged.

Group of people on a ROMWalks Plus tour led by a guide.

ROMWalks Plus are guided walking tours of Toronto organized by the Royal Ontario Museum’s Department of Museum Volunteers to provide support for the Museum. The tours started in 1980 as an outreach program for the ROM when it was closed for renovations. ROMWalks encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education , and more. ROMWalks Plus walks allow guests to experience new walks that have not yet been released to the general public, in small groups led by our most experienced guides. They are a ticketed

Crowd of people sitting at a ROM Speaks event

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

Water Fountain

Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery. Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many neighbourhoods to explore, each with its own story to tell. Stories that speak to history, people, architecture, arts, and much more. Free, Plus, and Private Group ROMWalks are available to the general public. Member Exclusive ROMWalks are