Attraction Listings

Royal Ontario Museum

Connect with art, culture, and nature at the Royal Ontario Museum. Canada's largest museum takes you on an epic journey from 4.5 billion years ago to today.

Hours of Operation
Open Daily 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday closing times vary: check here before you visit

Third Monday Nights Free offers free general admission during extended hours from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Special Exhibitions:

Treasures of a Desert Kingdom: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India
On view through September 2, 2019
Explore the spectacular royal arts of one of India’s greatest former kingdoms, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where alluring jewellery, lavish tents and canopies, vibrant paintings, and opulent decorative arts tell stories of kingship, strategic alliances, the role of women and life at court.

In the Age of Rembrandt: Dutch Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
On view through September 15, 2019
Discover the Dutch Golden Age with an exceptional collection of 70 powerful paintings, including works from world-renowned artists Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, and Jacob van Ruisdael. From detailed still lifes, humorous genre scenes and striking portraits to impressive landscapes, cityscapes, and architectural paintings, In the Age of Rembrandt presents artworks that capture life in the Dutch Republic.

It's Alive! Classic Horror & Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection
On view July 13, 2019 through January 5, 2020
Famous guitarist Kirk Hammett, of the heavy metal band Metallica, has created one of the world's most extraordinary collections of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. This exhibition explores Hammett's significant collection and examines the connection between artistry, emotion, and popular culture through a selection of works from 20th-century cinema.

Programs & Events

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