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Canada’s most visited museum and preeminent field research institute, with a collection of more than 18 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens.
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Opened in 1914, ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the world and across time. Today, ROM houses more than 18 million objects, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary sculpture, from meteorites to dinosaurs. ROM is the most visited museum in Canada and one of the top ten museums in North America. It is also the country’s preeminent field research institute, with a diverse range of experts who help us understand the past, make sense of the present, and shape a shared future. Just as impressive is ROM’s facility—a striking combination of heritage architecture and the cutting-edge Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, which marks the Museum as an iconic landmark and global cultural destination. We live on in what we leave behind.

10/19/2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in museum security? Meet Afram, a member of our security team, as he shows us around his favourite spots at ROM! He also has tips and tricks for those interested in working in this field.
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Let us know what other museum careers you’d like to hear about in the comments!

10/16/2026

This is your FINAL WEEKEND to see Bees: A Story of Survival! 🐝

As the exhibition draws to a close and the weather cools down, we chatted with Brenna Wells (Collection Specialist, Entomology) about what happens to bees when the winter comes.

Don't miss your chance to learn about the life of bees and the world they inhabit in this new kind of immersive exhibition that offers a fusion of nature, art and music.

BEES: A Story of Survival is created by National Museums Liverpool and designed by Artist Wolfgang Buttress.

10/15/2026

What do Alice in Wonderland, Toadstool from Super Mario Brothers and the mushroom emoji 🍄 have in common?

They all use the "iconic mushroom" Amanita muscaria, AKA fly agaric as their reference point.

While we appreciate its beauty this Day, please remember that Amanita muscaria is a poisonous mushroom, and many closely related and easily confused species can kill a person when eaten.

You can see this fabulous fungi on display at Psychedelics: Art. Culture. Science. on now through December 6, 2026.

10/13/2026

Exhibition extended to run through October 29, 2026.

Stolen Childhoods presents the lived experiences of children at the Mohawk Institute, the longest-running Indian Residential School in Canada, located just 100 km from downtown Toronto in Brantford, Ontario.

Rooted in Survivor Truths and community knowledge, this exhibition centres Indigenous voices and the intergenerational impacts that continue today.

Stolen Childhoods was created by the Survivors’ Secretariat with support from Know History and funding from the Museums Assistance Program (MAP).

Please note: ROM always offers free admission, including surcharged exhibitions, to all Indigenous Peoples.

Pictured are Survivors of the Mohawk Institute: Wilma Snake, Cheryl Snake, and Leo Nicholas.

10/09/2026

This is your last chance to see Bees: A Story of Survival, closing October 18! 🐝👋

BEES: A Story of Survival is created by National Museums Liverpool and designed by Artist Wolfgang Buttress. ROM’s presentation of this exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Desjardins Group.

10/07/2026

Introducing Nicholas R. Bell, ROM’s new Director and CEO and diehard thrifting enthusiast!

We recently joined Nicholas for an afternoon of treasure hunting and discussed how a lifelong love of discovering stories through objects led him to a career in museums.

10/06/2026

Have you seen these colourful tiles at ROM? They contain Korean words that hold knowledge and insights collected from people across Ontario.

At public workshops, hundreds of participants decorated their words in Hangeul (the Korean writing system), and artist Ik-joong Kang arranged their contributions into this vibrant mosaic. Kang added the outlines of traditional Korean porcelain vessels, linking everyday ideas to representations of balance, harmony, and history.

Things I know, 2023 - 2026, Ik-joong Kang Ik-Joong Kang 강익중 (Korean, b. 1960). Crayon on paper, mounted on wood.

《내가 아는 것》, 2023-2026
강익중 (한국, 1960)

10/04/2026

For , we’re pleased to announce the return of Wildlife Photographer of the Year on Nov. 07!

Audun Rikardsen (Norway) depicts a polar bear from a seal’s perspective as it gazes down a breathing hole in the Arctic sea ice.
When Audun spotted polar bear tracks close to a seal hole, he drilled an adjacent hole for his underwater camera and connected it to a motion sensor on the ice above. After eight hours, the polar bear approached and looked down.

With a diet largely dependent on seals, polar bears spend much of their time searching for breathing holes and waiting for prey to surface. In areas where sea ice melts completely each summer, they are forced to spend several months on land, surviving on their stored fat reserves.

📷 Icy Window by Audun Rikardsen, Norway

10/03/2026

The wait is over... this Halloween, ROM After Dark is back 🎃

As night falls, the Museum transforms with eerie décor for two unforgettable evenings of live music, DJ sets, and non-stop dancing. Come dressed in your best Halloween look or simply ready to celebrate, and enjoy the new Dinosaur Gallery Food Hall with local food vendors. The night will be packed with high-energy entertainment and so many spooky surprises.
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Join us on either of two dates (for the truly ghoulish museum lovers, why not grab tickets for both! 🧛) : Oct. 30 and 31, with tickets available in the link in bio. Plus, your ticket includes one complimentary drink!

Each night will feature different artists for a unique ROM-only party, such as My Son The Hurricane and Big Gay Night Toronto

10/02/2026

This is your sign to join us for a ROM Haunted Tour, starting tomorrow, October 3 through November 1! 👻

Discover the haunted history of the Museum as you walk through the very halls where ghosts are said to roam.

Uncover eerie tales, hear ghostly whispers, and explore hidden corners where shadows play tricks on the mind.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of art, culture, and nature.

🎟️: Tour fee is $5 in addition to Museum Admission.

10/01/2026

How do psychedelics impact the brain?

There are a few leading theories, and Dr. Manoj Doss (Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School) explores one of them here.

Psychedelics may stimulate connections across neurons, changing how brain networks communicate. Some scientists believe this contributes to new ways of thinking, seeing, and feeling.

Learn more in our exhibition, “Psychedelics: Art. Culture. Science.” On now until Dec. 06.

09/30/2026

Join ROM on September 30 as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with various activities including:

A livestream of the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal final verdict starting at 9:30am in Eaton Theatre, followed by remarks from the prosecutorial team, witnesses, Survivors, and Survivors' Secretariat.

Activations in Currelly Gallery from 10am- 3pm where visitors can learn more about this significant day, pick up resources and create an orange shirt day pin to wear.

Stolen Childhoods exhibition in Philosopher’s Gallery, presenting the lived experiences of children at the Mohawk Institute, the longest-running Indian Residential School in Canada.

Please note: ROM offers free admission, including surcharged exhibitions, to all Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous visitors may avail of this offer by checking-in at the admissions desk on arrival at the Museum.

Content Advisory

Stolen Childhoods may include content that is distressing for Survivors, intergenerational Survivors, Indigenous Peoples, communities and others. Please take care while engaging with this material.

The exhibition will have a dedicated Indigenous reflection space that includes sacred medicines for Indigenous visitors.

09/29/2026

Bees: A Story of Survival closes October 18!

Don't miss your chance to experience this stunning, new kind of immersive experience that brings together the beauty of art with the power of science.

There are more than 300 native bee species living in and around Toronto. Eight of them are featured here.

Their survival depends on human choices that shape their habitats and lives. Every garden, balcony, and green space can help pollinators thrive.

BEES: A Story of Survival is created by National Museums Liverpool and designed by Artist Wolfgang Buttress.

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Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5:30pm

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