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The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Discover Family-Friendly Museums in and around the GTA Grab your family and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us. From the ROM’s incredible historical artifacts to the one of a kind exhibits and

Earth Rangers at the ROM

Earth Rangers Studio (ERS) is open most weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and is located in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity, Level 2. Stop by during your ROM visit and, if the Studio doors are open, join us! ERS welcomes visitors to explore the natural world that we live in and share with other species through engaging, fun, and interactive

Dinosaurs of Antartica

IMAX: Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Uncover a hidden past when prehistoric giants roamed Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago Join scientists on a quest to unearth a prehistoric world now lost to ice on the southernmost continent of Antarctica. Discover a colossal amphibian that lurks below the surface of an ancient river, learn about the largest-known early Jurassic carnivore and come face-to-face with other fearsome dinosaurs and fascinating creatures

ROM Free May 6

ROM Free Coronation Day

The Province of Ontario welcomes all to enjoy ROM with free admission on Saturday, May 6, 2023, to mark Coronation Day. No ticket needed — guests will receive full Museum access, including current special exhibitions Canadian Modern and T.rex: The Ultimate Predator. ROM opens at 10:00 am and closes at 5:30 pm on Saturday, May 6. Last admission at 5:00 pm. Visitors to enter via

T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

Everyone knows Tyrannosaurus rex. Or, do they? T. rex: The Ultimate Predator is an exciting new exhibition that takes a fresh look at the king of the tyrant lizards, highlighting the latest scientific research and important discoveries about tyrannosaurs — research that challenges preconceived notions about dinosaurs. Did you know that T. rex hatchlings were turkey-sized, fluffy, and gangly? Or, that T. rex could digest

The Most Fearsome Dinosaurs Roar into the ROM this March

Discover the World of T. rex: The Ultimate Predator at ROM Stalking in the imagination of every child is the great Tyrannosaurus rex, the tyrant lizard king of dinosaurs. On March 11, 2023, this culturally omnipresent dino will come to life at ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) in T. rex: The Ultimate Predator presented by Desjardins. In a special members only preview, visitors will feast on

Scugog Heritage Day

See the village come to life to the sounds of the blacksmith, printing press, looms, and more. Scugog Heritage Day will take place on Sunday, August 21st, 2022, and run from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Join us at the Museum Village to celebrate the heritage of Scugog! Visitors will be treated to heritage demonstrations such as blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, and operation of a printing press.

Immersive King Tut

Immersive King Tut

100 years ago the boy king’s tomb was discovered. This summer, celebrate the anniversary by venturing into the valley of the kings at immersive king tut! The ground-breaking immersive king tut experience takes you on a mythical journey through the egyptian afterlife! As pharaoh, tutankhamun is the sun of his nation. In this immersive experience, you will follow him on his journey through the underworld

Boots and Blades at the BSM

Bata Shoe Museum Launches New Virtual Exhibit: Boots and Blades

The Bata Shoe Museum is delighted to announce the release of its newest online exhibition Boots & Blades: The Story of Canadian Figure Skating. Developed with funding from the Digital Museums Canada investment program, Boots & Blades explores both the artistry and athleticism of this thrilling sport, from its early beginnings in the 1600s to the present in Canada. “It was a pleasure to support

VIKINGS: The Exhibition

VIKINGS: The Exhibition opens at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on Saturday, November 4. 2017.. Presented by investment dealer Raymond James Ltd., in partnership with the Swedish History Museum, the exhibition offers visitors a fresh perspective on an ancient culture that challenges some of the commonly held myths and perceptions about the lives of the Norse people and this period of European history. “The Vikings

The Best Museums for Families To Explore in Ontario

Discover Family-Friendly Museums in and around the GTA Grab your family and embark on an educational expedition at South Central Ontario’s museums! Learning doesn’t have to be confined to google searches and classrooms, museums weave a tapestry of knowledge with fun, fostering curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world around us. From the ROM’s incredible historical artifacts to the one of a kind exhibits and

Earth Rangers at the ROM

Earth Rangers Studio (ERS) is open most weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and is located in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity, Level 2. Stop by during your ROM visit and, if the Studio doors are open, join us! ERS welcomes visitors to explore the natural world that we live in and share with other species through engaging, fun, and interactive

Dinosaurs of Antartica

IMAX: Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Uncover a hidden past when prehistoric giants roamed Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago Join scientists on a quest to unearth a prehistoric world now lost to ice on the southernmost continent of Antarctica. Discover a colossal amphibian that lurks below the surface of an ancient river, learn about the largest-known early Jurassic carnivore and come face-to-face with other fearsome dinosaurs and fascinating creatures

ROM Free May 6

ROM Free Coronation Day

The Province of Ontario welcomes all to enjoy ROM with free admission on Saturday, May 6, 2023, to mark Coronation Day. No ticket needed — guests will receive full Museum access, including current special exhibitions Canadian Modern and T.rex: The Ultimate Predator. ROM opens at 10:00 am and closes at 5:30 pm on Saturday, May 6. Last admission at 5:00 pm. Visitors to enter via

T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

Everyone knows Tyrannosaurus rex. Or, do they? T. rex: The Ultimate Predator is an exciting new exhibition that takes a fresh look at the king of the tyrant lizards, highlighting the latest scientific research and important discoveries about tyrannosaurs — research that challenges preconceived notions about dinosaurs. Did you know that T. rex hatchlings were turkey-sized, fluffy, and gangly? Or, that T. rex could digest

The Most Fearsome Dinosaurs Roar into the ROM this March

Discover the World of T. rex: The Ultimate Predator at ROM Stalking in the imagination of every child is the great Tyrannosaurus rex, the tyrant lizard king of dinosaurs. On March 11, 2023, this culturally omnipresent dino will come to life at ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) in T. rex: The Ultimate Predator presented by Desjardins. In a special members only preview, visitors will feast on

Scugog Heritage Day

See the village come to life to the sounds of the blacksmith, printing press, looms, and more. Scugog Heritage Day will take place on Sunday, August 21st, 2022, and run from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Join us at the Museum Village to celebrate the heritage of Scugog! Visitors will be treated to heritage demonstrations such as blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, and operation of a printing press.

Immersive King Tut

Immersive King Tut

100 years ago the boy king’s tomb was discovered. This summer, celebrate the anniversary by venturing into the valley of the kings at immersive king tut! The ground-breaking immersive king tut experience takes you on a mythical journey through the egyptian afterlife! As pharaoh, tutankhamun is the sun of his nation. In this immersive experience, you will follow him on his journey through the underworld

Boots and Blades at the BSM

Bata Shoe Museum Launches New Virtual Exhibit: Boots and Blades

The Bata Shoe Museum is delighted to announce the release of its newest online exhibition Boots & Blades: The Story of Canadian Figure Skating. Developed with funding from the Digital Museums Canada investment program, Boots & Blades explores both the artistry and athleticism of this thrilling sport, from its early beginnings in the 1600s to the present in Canada. “It was a pleasure to support

VIKINGS: The Exhibition

VIKINGS: The Exhibition opens at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on Saturday, November 4. 2017.. Presented by investment dealer Raymond James Ltd., in partnership with the Swedish History Museum, the exhibition offers visitors a fresh perspective on an ancient culture that challenges some of the commonly held myths and perceptions about the lives of the Norse people and this period of European history. “The Vikings

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