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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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
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
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