Build a Community around Art, Culture, and Nature

YPC is Toronto’s premier group of art, culture, and nature enthusiasts under 45. Members gain insider access to ROM’s most fascinating stories, exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, and a vibrant community of like-minded young professionals. 

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Core Benefits

Gain insider access to ROM's most fascinating stories, exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, and a vibrant community of like-minded young professionals. 

Young Patron Circle Brochure

Daily general ROM admission and line bypass for up to four adults and four children (under 18)

Special Exhibition access for up to two adults and four children

Access to Patron Concierge Service with staff dedicated to personally handling your special requests

Invitations to annual Patrons Events including Exhibition Openings, Annual Vault Tour, Expert-led Talks, and More

20% discount on ROM After Dark tickets 

Recognition in ROM's Year in Review

Charitable tax receipt in the highest allowable amount as per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines 

All other benefits of ROM Membership 

Additional benefits based on member levels

Young Patrons Circle Levels

For more information or for assistance with your membership, please contact our team at patrons@rom.on.ca or 416 586 0701.

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YPC Events

YPC Members are invited to exciting events to deepen their engagement with ROM. In addition to core events, Members are also invited to YPC Meetups, opportunities to explore art, culture, and nature in casual social settings.

YPC Calendar of Events

2025
August 20
Summer Bash @ Evergreen Brickworks

September 10
Fact or Fiction? 

October 9
Patrons’ Opening of Sharks 

October 18
YPC Meetup: Mount Pleasant Cemetery

November 10
Private Viewing of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 

December 13
YPC Meetup: ROM Trivia

2026
January 21
Global Africa: Talk & Reception

Late Winter
ROM Ideas 

March 25
Vault Tour

May 20
Private Viewing of Bees: A Story of Survival 

June 4
Patrons’ Opening of Psychedelics
 And more!

Adventurer-level members and above receive invitations to additional exclusive events throughout the year. 

 

YPC Committee & Ambassadors

YPC Committee

Jeffrey Sax, Chair, Winniefred Kuang, Vice Chair, Ambassador Chair, Cristina Alvadane, Past Chair, Lori Goldberg, Roy Tanaka,  Edmund Chien, Elizabeth English, Connor Fowlie, Megan McCartney, Alexandra Serrano-Selbie, Carolyn Slon, Claude Tambu, Sadhisha Ambagahawita

YPC Ambassadors

Sadhisha Ambagahawita,  Andrea McLoughlin, Anshul Panday, Smruti Patel, Yana Shirman, Curtis Yim