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Exhibitions | ROM at Home | Membership 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 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. This month, ROM at Home takes a closer look at race and identity expressed through art. Explore now ROM Connects Egyptian Mummies: Technological Research at the ROM and the Hopsital for Sick Children 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. Register now ROM Speaks Encore Jesse Wente: Tracing an Indigenous Future in Canada In light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Final Report, what lies ahead for Canada’s Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit peoples? A compelling look into the next fifty years by one of our leading cultural critics Watch now Video Emancipation Day: The Greatest Freedom Show on Earth Explore the global roots - and local connections - of the movement for emancipation day, challenging racism in former British colonies. Watch now ROMKids Show Constellations From All Over the World ROM kids coordinator and camp director Kiron Mukherjee is joined by ROM educator Julie Tomé as she presents new art pieces of constellations from all over the world in a fun and engaging crafting activity show. Watch now Enter today ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest Contest closes March 21, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST Enter the ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest before it closes on March 21st! Whether you're an amateur or professional photographer, the ROM invites you to share your captivating images of the natural world for a chance to win some amazing prizes including a Nikon Z611 DSLR Kit courtesy of Henry's, and more. Share your wildlife image from your unlocked Twitter or Instagram account and include @ROMtoronto & #ROMwpyON (#ROMwpyJR for ages 13-17). Open to all residents of Ontario. Contest generously supported by: Learn more Article When Birds are more than just Birds Museum Collections at the Forefront of Research and Discovery From deciphering genomes to studying the rate at which different species evolve, our ornithology collections are essential to informing new scientific research. ROM associate curator of ornithology, Santiago Claramunt, highlights the role our collections have played in recent published research. Learn more Become a Member and Save Enjoy free unlimited admission to ROM galleries and special exhibitions, plus exclusive benefits all year long. Join now All images courtesy of ROM unless otherwise noted. Image of Jesse Wente courtesy of Jesse Wente. For ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest: (Honorable Mention) Lynx courtesy of M. Lorenz Photography (by Instagram). For Birds: Images from the collections from the Royal Ontario Museum; photography by Samantha Stephens and Dave Coulson. For media inquiries, please contact media@rom.on.ca The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.  You are receiving this email because you expressly consented to receive ecommunications from romnews@rom.on.ca or because you have a recent business relationship with the ROM. Please add romnews@rom.on.ca to your address book to ensure we land in your inbox. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of this email.   View as Webpage

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