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Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
The Royal Ontario Museum, founded in 1914, is one of the largest museums in North America and a leading institution for world cultures and natural history. It houses over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural specimens. The museum’s diverse collections encapsulates ancient civilizations to Indigenous cultures of North America. It also showcases exhibits on dinosaurs and biodiversity. In 2007, the ROM unveiled the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, an addition by Daniel Libeskind that has become a Toronto landmark. His gift was one of the largest private donations to a Canadian cultural institution at the time and helped transform the museum’s public profile.
The Royal Ontario Museum, founded in 1914, is one of the largest museums in North America and a leading institution for world cultures and natural history. It houses over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural specimens. The museum’s diverse collections encapsulates ancient civilizations to Indigenous cultures of North America. It also showcases exhibits on dinosaurs and biodiversity. In 2007, the ROM unveiled the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, an addition by Daniel Libeskind that has become a Toronto landmark. His gift was one of the largest private donations to a Canadian cultural institution at the time and helped transform the museum’s public profile.
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM ITINERARY
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM ITINERARY
1:00PM: Start walking east on Bloor Street W until Avenue Road and cross the road south until the school entrance of the ROM. If a general group admission is booked, enter via the main entrance of the ROM.
1:10PM: Check in with the front desk to make payment and receive the wristbands/tickets.
1:15PM: Students will place their items in the cubbies and listen to the instructions of the workers.
1:30PM: Groups head up to the main floor of the museum
1:30PM-3:30PM: Students form small groups and roam around the museum.
3:30PM: Activity Leaders meet their group on the main floor
3:45PM: Groups will pick up their belongings in the cubbies, then make their way to Museum Station
4:00PM: Activity Leaders dismiss their groups
Special Exhibitions at the Royal Ontario Museum
Special Exhibitions at the Royal Ontario Museum
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
Level 1 of the Royal Ontario Museum is about people and history. In the center, you will find a beautiful entrance with a colorful ceiling called the Rotunda. This floor has many famous objects from China, Japan, and Korea, including old statues and buildings. You can also visit a large area dedicated to the First Peoples (Indigenous people) of Canada to see their art and learn about their culture. In 2026, the main floor is very bright and open because of a new project called "OpenROM," which added a free cafe and a space for music and shows. It is a great place to start your visit and see art from all over the world.
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
Level 2 of the Royal Ontario Museum is all about nature and animals. This floor is very popular because it has the "Age of Dinosaurs" gallery, where you can see huge dinosaur skeletons, including a T. rex. You can also visit the Bat Cave, which is a dark, exciting tunnel that looks like a real home for bats. If you like shiny things, there is a gallery with beautiful gems, minerals, and space rocks. There is a fun area called WonderWorks where you can learn by touching objects. In early 2026, you can also see a special show about sharks and learn how they live in the ocean.
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3
Level 3 of the Royal Ontario Museum focuses on ancient civilizations and world cultures. On this floor, you can explore the history of Ancient Egypt, where you will see mummies, statues, and old jewelry. There are also galleries for Ancient Greece and Rome that show how people lived long ago with beautiful stone carvings and vases. You can also see art and clothing from Africa, Europe, and South America, including colorful Italian armor and silver objects from many years ago. In 2026, you may find special exhibitions like "Shokkan," which lets you learn about Japanese art through touch, or a beautiful show of wildlife photography. It is a very interesting floor if you want to travel back in time and see art from many different countries.
Directions:
Directions:
Start walking east on Bloor Street W until Avenue Road
Cross the road south until the school entrance of the ROM
If a general group admission is booked, enter via the main entrance of the ROM
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