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

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Exhibitions

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Featured exhibition

Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools

300 Years of Flemish Masterworks
Until January 18, 2026
Diana, and three nymphs, hunt deer with spears and dogs.
Installation

Connection Stations

Until February 2026
Guests at The Pursuit of Porcelian installation
Installation

Chinese Zodiac Case

Year of the Snake
Until February 2026
Set of Zodiac Animals
Installation

Picnics and Pastimes

Until May 2026
Tile arch with picnic scene, around 1685-95. Probably Talar-e-Tavileh Palace, Isfahan, Iran.

Events

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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.

Featured Galleries

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

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Lily Pond
Program
ROMBus
From the history of urban centres to country walks to iconic locales, ROMBus offers organized day trips to fascinating destinations in Toronto and the surrounding region. Luxury coaches provide travel comfort and each trip’s destinations offer enhanced engagement with expert guides and experienced ROM volunteers leading the way. Historic sites, natural wonders, cultural landmarks, and more are on offer in a roster of ROMBus trips – each designed to reveal a unique, engaging part of our local colour. Enjoy seamless, stress-free excursions where we handle every detail. Connect with fellow
Tour of the Samuel European Galleries
Program
Museum Tours
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.
3 children enjoying an activity at ROM Kids PA Day Camp
Program
ROMKids PA Day Camp
Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Fall Registration Opening Dates ROM Members, Sept. 9 General Public, Sept. 10 2025/2026 PA Days: Friday, September 26 Friday, October 10 Friday, November 14 2026 Registration Coming later this fall. Friday, January 16 Friday, February 13 Friday, June 5
Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM
Program
Signature Hunts and Tours
Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours! Team up with fellow museum lovers, solve clever clues, and uncover fascinating stories as you explore the galleries in a whole new way. Join one of our guided tours to dive deeper into the collections, hear insider stories, and experience the Museum from a fresh perspective. Enjoy a fun, interactive adventure that brings ROM to life.
Program
ROM After Dark
When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art. Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!
Workshop in gallery
Program
Workshops
Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified.
Lily Pond
Program
ROMBus
From the history of urban centres to country walks to iconic locales, ROMBus offers organized day trips to fascinating destinations in Toronto and the surrounding region. Luxury coaches provide travel comfort and each trip’s destinations offer enhanced engagement with expert guides and experienced ROM volunteers leading the way. Historic sites, natural wonders, cultural landmarks, and more are on offer in a roster of ROMBus trips – each designed to reveal a unique, engaging part of our local colour. Enjoy seamless, stress-free excursions where we handle every detail. Connect with fellow
Tour of the Samuel European Galleries
Program
Museum Tours
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.
3 children enjoying an activity at ROM Kids PA Day Camp
Program
ROMKids PA Day Camp
Kids have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum. Register your kids ages 5 – 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. This one-day version of our popular Summer Club program provides a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more! Fall Registration Opening Dates ROM Members, Sept. 9 General Public, Sept. 10 2025/2026 PA Days: Friday, September 26 Friday, October 10 Friday, November 14 2026 Registration Coming later this fall. Friday, January 16 Friday, February 13 Friday, June 5
Image of the golden rotunda ceiling at ROM
Program
Signature Hunts and Tours
Discover ROM like never before with our uniquely themed scavenger hunts and tours! Team up with fellow museum lovers, solve clever clues, and uncover fascinating stories as you explore the galleries in a whole new way. Join one of our guided tours to dive deeper into the collections, hear insider stories, and experience the Museum from a fresh perspective. Enjoy a fun, interactive adventure that brings ROM to life.
Program
ROM After Dark
When the lights go down, the Museum comes alive. ROM After Dark (RAD) is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art. Each themed event transforms ROM into a whole new experience with live DJ sets, interactive workshops, and unexpected moments waiting around every corner. No two RADs are ever the same!
Workshop in gallery
Program
Workshops
Do you dream of being a scientist, artist, or historian? Be one for a day, with unique experiences and hands-on activities at ROM. All workshops are for adults (18+) unless otherwise specified.