In accordance with the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, the ROM is temporarily closed to the public, effective November 23.
The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our top priority. We will continue to follow the recommendations of our public health officials and look forward to opening our doors again once it is safe and responsible to do so. | | ROM Connects Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 4:00 - 5:00 pm Free with RSVP on Zoom.
Learn more of the first CT scans undertaken on an Egyptian mummy - by scientists at the ROM and SickKids - as they sought to unlock the mysteries of two ancient individuals in the Museum's collections.
ROM Connects is generously supported by The Schmidt Family. | |
While the ROM is temporarily closed, ROM at Home opens the doors to the Museum with programming - live discussions, topical Q&As, descriptive audio experiences, and behind-the-scenes videos from ROM curators and experts - all accessible through our website and social media channels. | | ROM Speaks Encore
Celebrate the rich traditions and deep history of Indian cuisine with renowned chefs Madhur Jaffrey and Vikas Khanna in a lively conversation moderated by award winning journalist Jacob Richler. | | Experts & Objects
The ROM's Roman collections hold objects from all walks of life - including children's toys. Explore some examples with Paul Denis, the Museum's Assistant Curator of Greek, Etruscan, Roman & Byzantine collections. | | Expert & Objects
The Museum's Queen's Park facade holds a treasure trove of symbolism in its sculpture. ROM Archivist Charlotte Chaffrey explores the meanings of some of these iconic building features. | | | | New Book Release Release date: February 16, 2021
In his ambitious new book, ROM Curator Justin Jennings explores the origins, endurance, and elasticity of ideas about fairness and how they have shaped the development of societies over the last 20,000 years.
Pre-order now and receive a discount of $60 CAD and free shipping within Canada using Promo Code: AU1220. | Offer valid through January 31, 2021. For US-based orders, click here. | | Justin Jennings is Senior Curator, Latin American Archaeology at the ROM, where his current research has centered on early state expansion and the spread of cultural horizons in the Ancient Andes. He has published on topics including heritage tourism, ritual change, and the ancient uses of alcohol. | | Research 18 Things that Happened for the First Time in 2020 Tricia Tisak, The New York Times.
See how scientists at the ROM and McMaster University made the list of 18 things that happened for the first time in 2020. | | Exhibitions Top 10 artworks of 2020: the most stunning and startling exhibitions at Canadian galleries and online this year Kate Taylor, The Globe and Mail.
ROM makes the list of the top 10 most beautiful, surprising and impressive things seen in galleries, museums and online art exhibitions across Canada this year. *This content is available to globeandmail.com subscribers. | |
The ROM plays an important role as a place of discovery, learning and escape and the gift of a ROM membership will help ensure our ongoing research, preservation and curatorial work continues. This holiday season welcome your family and friends into a community looking to answer essential questions about our world.
Purchase your gift membership before December 31, 2020 and receive one extra month with promo code: ROMGIFT20. | | Terms & Conditions: *Offer only valid on select new one-year ROM Family, ROM Dual and ROM Individual memberships purchased online with promo code. Excludes Patrons, Circle and two-year membership levels. Offer subject to change without notice. Offer expires December 31, 2020. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. To enquire about this offer by phone call 416.586.5700. | |
As we celebrate the season of giving, we hope you will consider supporting your Museum with a charitable donation. Make a gift before December 31st to receive a 2020 charitable tax receipt. Donations of $300 or $25/month will be eligible for recognition on our Donor Celebration Wall in the heart of the Museum. | | All images courtesy of ROM unless otherwise noted. For Finding Fairness: book cover illustration by Kathryn Killackey. For Globe and Mail article: Palampore from the Harry Wearne Collection, Royal Ontario Museum. Gift of Mrs. Harry Wearne. For Gift Membership: Image credit: @canadiankas.
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