ROM
Discover art, culture, and nature at ROM. Canada’s largest museum takes you on an epic journey from 4.5 billion years ago to today.
Hours of Operation
Hours vary; check rom.on.ca for hours before you visit
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Special Exhibitions:
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
On view through April 24, 2022
The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world returns to ROM for the ninth year in a row. All-new photographs from around the world reveal striking wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the remarkable beauty and rich multiplicity of our natural world.
Great Whales: Up Close and Personal
On view through March 20, 2022
Showcasing ROM’s commitment to Canada’s iconic North Atlantic whales, this exhibition features Blue, ROM’s beloved blue whale, alongside two newly acquired skeletons: the critically endangered right whale and the deep diving sperm whale. With hands-on interactives and immersive experiences, Great Whales compares these three unique giants, from their size and diet to their intelligence and evolution, while highlighting the extensive ongoing research and conservation efforts being undertaken to save these highly at-risk mammals.
Breaking the Frame
On view through January 16, 2022
Experience the unexpected in the North American debut of Breaking the Frame, featuring one of the earliest photographs taken by a female artist, unusual subject matter from the biggest names in photography, and portraits from photo studios in West Africa and India. Explore more than 90 original and vintage prints from the Solander collection that inspire new and unconventional approaches to photo history.
The Cloth that Changed the World: India’s Painted and Printed Cottons
On view through January 2, 2022
Made with novel cotton, vivid colours and exuberant design, the painted and printed cottons of India changed human history; they revolutionized art, fashion and science wherever they went around the globe. Featuring pieces from the Museum’s world-renowned collection, and several important international loans, this ROM-original exhibition explores how over thousands of years India’s artisans have created, perfected and innovated these printed and painted multicoloured cotton fabrics to fashion the body, honour divinities, and beautify palaces and homes.
Programs & Events
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ROM at Home
Featuring live discussions, topical Q&As, educational activities, and behind-the-scenes videos from ROM curators and experts, ROM at Home opens the doors to the Museum with programming that is accessible through our website and social media channels. Find out more
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