About
The Friends of Palaeontology is a group within the Department of Museum Volunteers. We are engaged in the story of life on earth as revealed in the fossil record. We promote ROM research by offering an exceptional opportunity to experience the ROM at a unique level.
To promote learning about research and acquisitions, we
Meet ROM scientists and hear them discuss their work and latest research.
Discover the ROM beyond the galleries through behind-the-scenes tours.
Explore the deep past in the fossil record.
Provide presentation by ROM research staff, usually bi-monthly
Through donations and fundraising, we
- Support various research projects and acquisitions within ROM Fossils and Evolution.
New Friends are welcome
- For further information, please email us at fop@rom.on.ca
- To donate now, please complete and return a Donation Form or Donate Online
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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
Program
Member Tours
Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.
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.
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
Program
Member Tours
Enjoy guided Museum tours exclusively for Members on themes from climate change to ancient civilizations.
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.
