In accordance with the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, we will be temporarily closing the ROM 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.
What's Happening
ROM Membership
Join a community looking to answer essential questions about our world.

The ROM plays an important role as a place of discovery, learning and escape and your support through ROM membership will help ensure our ongoing research, preservation and curatorial work continues. 

As a ROM Member you’ll receive unlimited free admission to galleries and special exhibitions all year long. Plus enjoy exclusive previews of exhibitions, advance booking opportunities, discounts, and so much more. 

Until June 30, 2021, save 15% on select 1-Year* Memberships with promo code ROMPERKS21

Your new membership will begin as soon as the Museum reopens.
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 June 30, 2021. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. To enquire about this offer by phone call 416.586.5700.  
Last Chance
Contest closes March 21, 2021

Photography can reveal our profound connections to the earth, our shared home, and the urgent need to protect it.

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 (or #ROMwpyJR for ages 13-17). Open to all residents of Ontario. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is on at the ROM until May 30, 2021.
Contest generously supported by:
Live Event
Wednesday, March 24; 4:00 pm - 5:00pm
Free on Zoom. RSVP Required.

Join Justin Jennings, Senior Curator of Latin American archaeology at the ROM, as he explores how the idea of fairness has shaped society over the last 20,000 years. Facing new challenges, people do both wonderful and terrible things in the name of fairness. Understanding how we managed past challenges can help us better navigate through today's uncertain times.

This program celebrates the publication of the new book Finding Fairness: From Pleistocene Foragers to Contemporary Capitalists.

ROM Connects is generously supported by The Schmidt Family.

On Demand

Featuring live discussions, topical Q&As, educational activities, and behind-the-scenes videos from ROM curators and experts, ROM at Home opens the doors to the Museum with programming that is accessible through our website and social media channels.

Named literally as the “right” type of whale to hunt, the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is at risk of extinction, with less than 400 of this species left in the world
ROMKids Show

Join Kiron Mukherjee, ROMKids Coordinator and Camp Director, and Indigenous Digital Learning Support Staff Kaya John as they explore the causes behind climate change, how rising sea level are threatening coastal communities around the globe, and what we can do to push back against this climate crisis. Each video includes a craft or activity for children to enjoy.
New and Noteworthy

Check out the annual Movie Expo Virtually this year, on March 20th & 21st . The only event that connects and showcases all levels and departments of film industry professionals.

Join one of the interactive panels, or swing by to collect your free e-swag bag before you cozy up to watch the closing ceremony Sunday evening. Get your passes now at movie-expo.com.

Save 15% off. use promo code ROM2021.*

*Coupon is valid for all tickets and passes on a one time purchase only. Cannot be used in conjunction with special promotions or packages or specially ticketed events.

#BollywoodMonster Mashup, the largest South Asian festival in Canada, invites applications from Bollywood fusion acts for their 2021 virtual festival.
 
Apply by March 31st for your chance to perform - past presentations include Bollywood fusions with Latin music, tap dance, hip-hop, and more!
 
Seeking music and dance acts, particularly:
●     West Indian artists
●     Caribbean artists
●     Gujarati artists
●     Punjabi artists
●     Artists in the LGBTQ2S+ community
 
2020’s #StayHome with #BollywoodMonster Mashup featured stars Sunny Leone, The Meet Bros. and Arjuna Harjai as well as talented Canadian artists, garnering over 388,000 organic views on Facebook Live.
This is the final artist call, so apply by March 31st

Your generous support of the ROM helps bring transformative experiences of art, culture and nature to life at Canada’s world museum.
All images courtesy of ROM unless otherwise noted. Membership: Photo by @capturings_. ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest: Golden Gatherer (c) Ania Avadanei.

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