Join Scarborough Museum for family-friendly weekends in April! Enjoy warm drinks and snacks prepared on the museum’s historic stove, get creative with hands-on crafts, and learn more about sustainability at the museum’s story corner, featuring books for all ages that highlight stories of the environment and those that protect it. When: Every Sunday April 5, 2025 – April 27, 2025 Event Time(s): 11:00 am
Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for period games, food, demonstrations, historical music and fireworks. Visit the merchants and military encampment and discover traditional pastimes. The event features Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle
Set your kids up for a summer of fun times and creative learning. Summer Club is back – celebrating its 83rd year – with immersive, in-person camp programs unlike anything else in the city. Engaging, energetic, and full of activities, our summer programs feature in-gallery and classroom learning, bringing kids face to face with the stories held within the vast art, culture, and nature collections
Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan your visit Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Fri – Sun 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this unique
This March Break, step into a world of mystery and wonder where adventure awaits at every turn. Uncover the Museum’s best-kept secrets, meet our experts and National Parks interpreters, and dive into so many hands-on activities that bring Art, Culture, and Nature to life. So, whether you’re a curious explorer, an aspiring artist, or a nature lover, there’s something exciting for you this March Break
Visit Joseph Brant Museum on Saturday, February 15 from 10am to 4pm for a fun line-up of family themed activities in celebration of Family Day! The Children’s Discovery Gallery, sensory bins, colouring activities and toys will be available throughout the day. See below for scheduled activities. All activities are included in regular Museum admission. The family rate is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and
Ready for a prehistoric adventure? This Family Day weekend, ROM is the place to get up close to real-life specimens, make your very own fossils, meet an animatronic Utahraptor, and so much more. Plus, learn how dinosaurs and other prehistorical animals shaped our world—and what they can teach us about the future. Family Day Hours Saturday, February 15 to Monday, February 17 10:00 am –
One of Toronto’s most creative and diverse March Break day camps, we offer an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by our world-class Museum. Our huge variety of offerings ensures that you’ll find a program to match your interest and abilities. ROM’s fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat. For children ages 5
Family friendly hands-on activities in the modern gallery space. Try one of our table looms. Take home a mini cardboard loom. Learn a new game, or play an old favorite in the restored dining room. Tour the historic house and learn more about family life in the 1850’s. Visit the photo exhibit in celebration of Black History Month, and black citizens of North York and
Bring your family and friends for the grand opening of our NEW exhibit, Happy Days! Happy Days is a nostalgic journey through the cherished memories and playful moments of childhood. To kick off this exciting exhibit, we’re hosting hands-on activities throughout the museum! FREE – Reserve Tickets online!
Grab the kids 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.
Experience the best of the season with friends and family during ROM for the Holidays, presented by BASF Canada. Guests will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities throughout the Museum, hair-raising demonstrations with Ontario Science Centre’s Van de Graaff Generator and a variety of daily crowd-pleasing festive performances, including everything from spellbinding magic shows to children’s musical entertainers and whimsical puppetry. Advance ticket purchase is strongly
Split your time between our modern and historic kitchens to cook and bake your way through this exciting day! Using a variety of apples and the Museum’s gardens as a guide, campers will stir up some exciting recipes to take home. Ages 6 – 12; $72 per child
Ever wonder what it might be like to be a super sleuth? Join us throughout the summer from Monday to Friday for our exciting new Shoe Detective Academy! Learn about shoe forensics, create your own cypher to decode a bracelet you can make yourself, complete puzzles, solve a shoe heist and more. Collect a stamp after each activity to earn your Shoe Detective badge!+ Family
Waterloo’s biggest and wettest waterpark is open for the season School is out, and with that comes hot days and the freedom to enjoy the summer sun. Families looking for ways to keep the kids busy, inject some fun into their vacation and stay cool when the temperatures reach their zenith don’t have to go far – Bingemans’ Big Splash, the biggest and wettest waterpark
With free Free Main Floor all summer, ROM welcomes all to make a life-long connection with the Museum. The Free Main Floor at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum is back!  Daily from July 2 – September 2, 2024 visitors can explore the exansive man floor of the museum at no charge, and no advance tickets are required. The museums main floor will come alive during
Free Main Floor returns on July 2 with live performances, educational activities for kids, and access to ROM’s expansive first floor—all for free!* Plus, returning this year, performances will take place outside the building on Queen’s Park Plaza and Performance Terrace overlooking Philosopher’s Walk on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Free Main Floor Galleries Currelly Gallery First Peoples** Korea China *Does not include exhibitions Earth: An
Marking the Aga Khan Museum’s 10th anniversary, Light: Visionary Perspectives will explore light’s multifaceted impact. Featuring contemporary installations by prominent international and Canadian artists, including Anila Quayyum Agha, Tannis Nielsen, Olafur Eliasson, Kimsooja, and Anish Kapoor, the exhibition delves into how light shapes history and continues to influence our perceptions, emotions, and understanding of the world. These installations illustrate various physical properties and symbolisms of
Join Scarborough Museum for family-friendly weekends in April! Enjoy warm drinks and snacks prepared on the museum’s historic stove, get creative with hands-on crafts, and learn more about sustainability at the museum’s story corner, featuring books for all ages that highlight stories of the environment and those that protect it. When: Every Sunday April 5, 2025 – April 27, 2025 Event Time(s): 11:00 am
Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for period games, food, demonstrations, historical music and fireworks. Visit the merchants and military encampment and discover traditional pastimes. The event features Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle
Set your kids up for a summer of fun times and creative learning. Summer Club is back – celebrating its 83rd year – with immersive, in-person camp programs unlike anything else in the city. Engaging, energetic, and full of activities, our summer programs feature in-gallery and classroom learning, bringing kids face to face with the stories held within the vast art, culture, and nature collections
Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan your visit Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Fri – Sun 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this unique
This March Break, step into a world of mystery and wonder where adventure awaits at every turn. Uncover the Museum’s best-kept secrets, meet our experts and National Parks interpreters, and dive into so many hands-on activities that bring Art, Culture, and Nature to life. So, whether you’re a curious explorer, an aspiring artist, or a nature lover, there’s something exciting for you this March Break
Visit Joseph Brant Museum on Saturday, February 15 from 10am to 4pm for a fun line-up of family themed activities in celebration of Family Day! The Children’s Discovery Gallery, sensory bins, colouring activities and toys will be available throughout the day. See below for scheduled activities. All activities are included in regular Museum admission. The family rate is $30 (includes up to 2 adults and
Ready for a prehistoric adventure? This Family Day weekend, ROM is the place to get up close to real-life specimens, make your very own fossils, meet an animatronic Utahraptor, and so much more. Plus, learn how dinosaurs and other prehistorical animals shaped our world—and what they can teach us about the future. Family Day Hours Saturday, February 15 to Monday, February 17 10:00 am –
One of Toronto’s most creative and diverse March Break day camps, we offer an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by our world-class Museum. Our huge variety of offerings ensures that you’ll find a program to match your interest and abilities. ROM’s fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat. For children ages 5
Family friendly hands-on activities in the modern gallery space. Try one of our table looms. Take home a mini cardboard loom. Learn a new game, or play an old favorite in the restored dining room. Tour the historic house and learn more about family life in the 1850’s. Visit the photo exhibit in celebration of Black History Month, and black citizens of North York and
Bring your family and friends for the grand opening of our NEW exhibit, Happy Days! Happy Days is a nostalgic journey through the cherished memories and playful moments of childhood. To kick off this exciting exhibit, we’re hosting hands-on activities throughout the museum! FREE – Reserve Tickets online!
Grab the kids 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.
Experience the best of the season with friends and family during ROM for the Holidays, presented by BASF Canada. Guests will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities throughout the Museum, hair-raising demonstrations with Ontario Science Centre’s Van de Graaff Generator and a variety of daily crowd-pleasing festive performances, including everything from spellbinding magic shows to children’s musical entertainers and whimsical puppetry. Advance ticket purchase is strongly
Split your time between our modern and historic kitchens to cook and bake your way through this exciting day! Using a variety of apples and the Museum’s gardens as a guide, campers will stir up some exciting recipes to take home. Ages 6 – 12; $72 per child
Ever wonder what it might be like to be a super sleuth? Join us throughout the summer from Monday to Friday for our exciting new Shoe Detective Academy! Learn about shoe forensics, create your own cypher to decode a bracelet you can make yourself, complete puzzles, solve a shoe heist and more. Collect a stamp after each activity to earn your Shoe Detective badge!+ Family
Waterloo’s biggest and wettest waterpark is open for the season School is out, and with that comes hot days and the freedom to enjoy the summer sun. Families looking for ways to keep the kids busy, inject some fun into their vacation and stay cool when the temperatures reach their zenith don’t have to go far – Bingemans’ Big Splash, the biggest and wettest waterpark
With free Free Main Floor all summer, ROM welcomes all to make a life-long connection with the Museum. The Free Main Floor at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum is back!  Daily from July 2 – September 2, 2024 visitors can explore the exansive man floor of the museum at no charge, and no advance tickets are required. The museums main floor will come alive during
Free Main Floor returns on July 2 with live performances, educational activities for kids, and access to ROM’s expansive first floor—all for free!* Plus, returning this year, performances will take place outside the building on Queen’s Park Plaza and Performance Terrace overlooking Philosopher’s Walk on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Free Main Floor Galleries Currelly Gallery First Peoples** Korea China *Does not include exhibitions Earth: An
Marking the Aga Khan Museum’s 10th anniversary, Light: Visionary Perspectives will explore light’s multifaceted impact. Featuring contemporary installations by prominent international and Canadian artists, including Anila Quayyum Agha, Tannis Nielsen, Olafur Eliasson, Kimsooja, and Anish Kapoor, the exhibition delves into how light shapes history and continues to influence our perceptions, emotions, and understanding of the world. These installations illustrate various physical properties and symbolisms of
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