museums

ROM Free Main Floor

Jul 11, 2024

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

Light: Visionary Perspectives Exhibition

Jul 4, 2024

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

Canada Day at Mackenzie House

Jun 13, 2024

Visit the Mackenzie House printshop and choose from the image collection to create a postcard that represents Canada Day to you! Postcards are printed on the historic printing press. Currently the historic house is undergoing renovation and is unfurnished. The house and gallery feature an exhibit by artist Sabrine S. Hakam. “We are our words” is an exhibit that harnesses the history of Mackenzie House

Wild Cats at the ROM

Jun 13, 2024

The purr-fect exhibition for the whole family! They are ferocious wild predators with razor-sharp retractable claws—and they may be in your home! Domestic house cats (scientific name Felis silvestris catus) are just one of the felines set to take over ROM when Wild Cats opens June 15, continuing through to October 20, 2024. Wild Cats covers the story of the 38 current species of cats

Earth: An Immersive Journey

May 8, 2024

Have you ever marveled at the sound of rain or the smell of freshly mowed grass? Then slow down and embrace the wonders of nature in Earth: An Immersive Journey—a multisensory tour through several of our planet’s vibrant ecosystems. From a windswept arctic vista to a lush rainforest, this exhibition brings habitats to life with a combination of high-definition projections, scent diffusions, and spatial audio.

Family Sundays at the Aga Khan Museum

May 2, 2024

Sundays are Family Days at the Aga Khan Museum. Families are encouraged to drop into the Museum’s classrooms to participate in hands-on craft activities that change regularly to reflect our special exhibitions and programs. Designed for families with children between the ages of 5 and 12.

Family Sundays at the Aga Khan Museum

May 2, 2024

ROM 110th Anniversary Free Weekend

Mar 20, 2024

To mark ROM’s 110th anniversary, the entire Museum will be FREE on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, from 10 am to 5:30 pm. No tickets are needed. However, due to the anticipated number of visitors expected and building capacity limits, there may be wait times for entry. All guest to enter through the Weston Entrance along Queen’s Park. Included during this anniversary weekend is

Earth Rangers at the ROM

Jan 10, 2024

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

WonderWorks at the ROM

Aug 3, 2023

Visit the Royal Ontario Museums newest space for kids! A full reimagination of the Museum’s beloved play-based learning space, designed to foster fun and creativity. WonderWorks offers a wide variety of interactive activities including a storytelling nook, tabletop puzzles, building-block stations, light tables, and touchable wall activities for visitors to enjoy during Museum visits.

Fun & Learning at ROM’s new WonderWorks

Jul 27, 2023

ROM reimagines play-based learning with nearly 3,000 square feet of space On Monday, July 24, ROM launched WonderWorks — a full reimagination of the Museum’s beloved play-based learning space, designed to foster fun and creativity. WonderWorks offers a wide variety of interactive activities including a storytelling nook, tabletop puzzles, building-block stations, light tables, and touchable wall activities for visitors to enjoy during Museum visits. These

Enjoy Free Admission to the ROM on Canada Day

Jun 15, 2023

With free admission on Canada Day and Free Main Floor all summer, ROM welcomes all to make a life-long connection with the Museum. With free admission, ROM invites all to enjoy the entire Museum on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1, 2023. No ticket required, and guests will receive full Museum access including all current special exhibitions. For visitors seeking to celebrate Canadian craft and design

ROM Opens Doors for Free on May 6 for Coronation Day

May 3, 2023

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. “We are pleased to mark this historic occasion by throwing open our doors to the public,” says Josh Basseches, ROM Director & CEO. “And, for that,

ROM Third Tuesday Night Free

Jan 20, 2023

Explore unfamiliar works of art, discover new favourites and learn more about what you already love at ROM on the third Tuesday of every month. The Museum will be free—for everyone—on the third Tuesday Night (4:30 pm – 8:30 pm) of each month Includes free access to all galleries, plus our special exhibitions: Kent Monkman: Being Legendary, Canadian Modern and Wildlife Photographer of the Year*

ROM Third Tuesday Night Free

Jan 20, 2023

ROM Third Tuesday Night Free

Jan 20, 2023

Family Days at the Gardiner Museum

Jan 8, 2023

Taking inspiration from the Gardiner Museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collection of ceramics from around the world, learn hand-building and decorating techniques in our Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney Community Clay Studio. Bring the whole family and express your creativity with clay! Sundays from 11am to 3pm Free with Admission

The Most Fearsome Dinosaurs Roar into the ROM this March

Dec 14, 2022

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