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 March 31, 2021, save 15% on select 1-Year* Memberships with promo code ROMPERKS20

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 March 31, 2021. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. To enquire about this offer by phone call 416.586.5700.  
Wednesday, January 27, 2021; 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free on Zoom. RSVP Required

Contemporary chintz artist Renuka Reddy of Benhaluru, India chats with the ROM's Sarah Fee as they explore the exciting innovations taking place today in India's unique art of painting cottons using the kalam pen and natural dyes.
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.
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
ROMKids Show

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.
New and Noteworthy
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. 
Contest generously supported by:

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 @ phol.tography. ROM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest: Lynx (c) Megan Lorenz.

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