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From towering dinosaur skeletons to awe-inspiring contemporary paintings, ROM is home to more than 13.5 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. So, it should be no surprise ROM is also the most visited museum in Canada.

Don’t miss our FREE* 45-minute English and French tours. Tours start at the hour from 11am to 2pm daily.

*FREE with General Admission

Tour Descriptions

Museum Highlights
Explore the wonders of ROM. In a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life, you’ll enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time.

Descriptions des visites

Les trésors du musée
Explorez les merveilles du ROM. La visite donne vie à des objets emblématiques à la croisée de l’art, de la culture et de la nature et ce à travers le monde et à travers le temps. Elle vous donnera aussi une bonne idée de l’ampleur des collections du musée.

Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds of warning to the soothing blues of calm waters, Nature in Brilliant Colour will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the vibrant hues of our planet.

Awaken your senses, and have your perception forever altered, as you make your way through a series of spaces, each dedicated to a colour of the rainbow. Through over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and shifting soundscapes, this exhibition promises to be a transformative experience that will deepen appreciation for the complex artistry of our world and celebrate its vivid and untamed beauty.

Annually, photographers spanning ages and abilities submit tens of thousands of images to the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. This winter, ROM is thrilled to once again host the renowned exhibition. Organized by London’s prestigious Natural History Museum, UK, this fan-favourite showcases the very best in nature photography from around the globe.

Experience our world in vivid detail, beholding extraordinary species through unimagined perspectives. Each photograph, exquisitely backlit, unveils unparalleled quality and depth. Through the lens, viewers become privy to animals’ lives and the challenges they face. Emotive, surprising glimpses of life on our planet are showcased via exceptional talent, technical mastery, and perfectly captured moments.

Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a visual journey that will leave you inspired and enlightened by the incredible beauty that surrounds us.

Food and drink? Poetry? Music? A new installation offers a window into the pleasures, pastimes, and artistic heritage of Iran during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736). A royal picnic, depicted on a large, treasured tile arch from the collections, is complemented by exceptional objects from the period.

Gracing the Osler Gate on Level 1, a colourful tiled archway made over 350 years ago in Isfahan, Iran takes centre stage, showing picnic-goers out for an afternoon of leisure and luxury. Individual tiles reveal immaculately dressed figures relaxing, enjoying delicious food and drink, and being entertained with music, poetry, and feats of archery. Lively and cheerful, the scenes on the arch offer a wonderful glimpse into the cultural vibrancy of Iran when it was ruled by the Safavids, a Shi’a Muslim dynasty, who were great patrons of the arts and architecture, and who fostered international trade and diplomacy from Isfahan, their newly built capital city.

The internationally touring exhibition, created by Musealia, co-produced by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, and developed with an esteemed international panel of curators and historians, is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever presented on the subject, and ROM is the only Canadian stop on its international tour. Survivor testimonials, historical documentation, and first-hand accounts by emancipating forces create a powerful connection to the exhibition’s more than 500 original objects — many of which have never been seen before in Canada — on loan from the Auschwitz Memorial and more than 20 other major institutions and private collections around the world.

As part of our annual zodiac installation, January 29, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake (蛇), the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Those born under this sign are believed to be wise and charismatic.

The snake rarely appears as a decorative motif in Chinese art and design, however, when depicted with a tortoise, the pair have come to symbolize the mythical creature Xuanwu (玄武, the Dark Warrior), later evolving into the god Zhenwu (真武, the Perfected Warrior). The snake and tortoise symbolize the interplay of power, wisdom, and harmony of nature.

Experience an exquisite array of snake and tortoise-themed objects and cultural belongings in this specially curated zodiac case. Marvel at impressive ceramics, including a mythical double-headed serpent from the early 500s. This and much more are now on view in this unique display celebrating the powerful snake.

Step inside this cinematic odyssey, inspired by the vast natural history collections at ROM, and experience our planet through the eyes of a unique protagonist – a chimpanzee. Encounter breathtaking landscapes and diverse species that remind us that humanity is only a small chapter in Earth’s expansive story spanning 4.5 billion years. A love letter to the natural world – this is a clarion call to protect and look after our Earth and everything in it.

Scored by Donizetti’s dramatic opera, L’elisir d’amore, the film transcends human perspective, revealing how every species, from the smallest insect to the most majestic mammal, plays a vital role in the ecosystem and nature’s enduring narrative.

Ready to explore the world like never before? G Adventures, Supporting Sponsor of ROM’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, is generously providing ROM audiences with the ultimate travel giveaway, with an epic $8,000 G Adventures travel voucher on the line.

Whether you’re tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda, diving into ancient history in Greece, or trekking the iconic Inca Trail in Peru, this is your chance to explore the globe with G Adventures, one of the world’s leading small group travel companies. If you’re the lucky winner, the only question left is: where will this adventure take you?

This contest closes May 4, 2025.

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

From towering dinosaur skeletons to awe-inspiring contemporary paintings, ROM is home to more than 13.5 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. So, it should be no surprise ROM is also the most visited museum in Canada.

Don’t miss our FREE* 45-minute English and French tours. Tours start at the hour from 11am to 2pm daily.

*FREE with General Admission

Tour Descriptions

Museum Highlights
Explore the wonders of ROM. In a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life, you’ll enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time.

Descriptions des visites

Les trésors du musée
Explorez les merveilles du ROM. La visite donne vie à des objets emblématiques à la croisée de l’art, de la culture et de la nature et ce à travers le monde et à travers le temps. Elle vous donnera aussi une bonne idée de l’ampleur des collections du musée.

Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds of warning to the soothing blues of calm waters, Nature in Brilliant Colour will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the vibrant hues of our planet.

Awaken your senses, and have your perception forever altered, as you make your way through a series of spaces, each dedicated to a colour of the rainbow. Through over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and shifting soundscapes, this exhibition promises to be a transformative experience that will deepen appreciation for the complex artistry of our world and celebrate its vivid and untamed beauty.

Annually, photographers spanning ages and abilities submit tens of thousands of images to the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. This winter, ROM is thrilled to once again host the renowned exhibition. Organized by London’s prestigious Natural History Museum, UK, this fan-favourite showcases the very best in nature photography from around the globe.

Experience our world in vivid detail, beholding extraordinary species through unimagined perspectives. Each photograph, exquisitely backlit, unveils unparalleled quality and depth. Through the lens, viewers become privy to animals’ lives and the challenges they face. Emotive, surprising glimpses of life on our planet are showcased via exceptional talent, technical mastery, and perfectly captured moments.

Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a visual journey that will leave you inspired and enlightened by the incredible beauty that surrounds us.

Food and drink? Poetry? Music? A new installation offers a window into the pleasures, pastimes, and artistic heritage of Iran during the Safavid dynasty (1501-1736). A royal picnic, depicted on a large, treasured tile arch from the collections, is complemented by exceptional objects from the period.

Gracing the Osler Gate on Level 1, a colourful tiled archway made over 350 years ago in Isfahan, Iran takes centre stage, showing picnic-goers out for an afternoon of leisure and luxury. Individual tiles reveal immaculately dressed figures relaxing, enjoying delicious food and drink, and being entertained with music, poetry, and feats of archery. Lively and cheerful, the scenes on the arch offer a wonderful glimpse into the cultural vibrancy of Iran when it was ruled by the Safavids, a Shi’a Muslim dynasty, who were great patrons of the arts and architecture, and who fostered international trade and diplomacy from Isfahan, their newly built capital city.

The internationally touring exhibition, created by Musealia, co-produced by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, and developed with an esteemed international panel of curators and historians, is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever presented on the subject, and ROM is the only Canadian stop on its international tour. Survivor testimonials, historical documentation, and first-hand accounts by emancipating forces create a powerful connection to the exhibition’s more than 500 original objects — many of which have never been seen before in Canada — on loan from the Auschwitz Memorial and more than 20 other major institutions and private collections around the world.

As part of our annual zodiac installation, January 29, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake (蛇), the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Those born under this sign are believed to be wise and charismatic.

The snake rarely appears as a decorative motif in Chinese art and design, however, when depicted with a tortoise, the pair have come to symbolize the mythical creature Xuanwu (玄武, the Dark Warrior), later evolving into the god Zhenwu (真武, the Perfected Warrior). The snake and tortoise symbolize the interplay of power, wisdom, and harmony of nature.

Experience an exquisite array of snake and tortoise-themed objects and cultural belongings in this specially curated zodiac case. Marvel at impressive ceramics, including a mythical double-headed serpent from the early 500s. This and much more are now on view in this unique display celebrating the powerful snake.

Step inside this cinematic odyssey, inspired by the vast natural history collections at ROM, and experience our planet through the eyes of a unique protagonist – a chimpanzee. Encounter breathtaking landscapes and diverse species that remind us that humanity is only a small chapter in Earth’s expansive story spanning 4.5 billion years. A love letter to the natural world – this is a clarion call to protect and look after our Earth and everything in it.

Scored by Donizetti’s dramatic opera, L’elisir d’amore, the film transcends human perspective, revealing how every species, from the smallest insect to the most majestic mammal, plays a vital role in the ecosystem and nature’s enduring narrative.

Ready to explore the world like never before? G Adventures, Supporting Sponsor of ROM’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, is generously providing ROM audiences with the ultimate travel giveaway, with an epic $8,000 G Adventures travel voucher on the line.

Whether you’re tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda, diving into ancient history in Greece, or trekking the iconic Inca Trail in Peru, this is your chance to explore the globe with G Adventures, one of the world’s leading small group travel companies. If you’re the lucky winner, the only question left is: where will this adventure take you?

This contest closes May 4, 2025.

Discover plants you won’t find elsewhere, sourced from local and trusted growers. Enjoy a friendly and relaxed shopping experience surrounded by plants and the people who care for them. Make a Day of it! Spread the word, bring your friends, grab lunch at the onsite Cafe, and take time to stroll through our beautiful garden for more inspiration.

Open to the Public on Mother’s Day Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Members-Only Preview Shopping Day
Friday, May 9, noon to 7 p.m. (Present your card at the entrance)
Not a member? Join Today!

HIGHLIGHTS:
NEW Recipe Container Auction
NEW Preorder Pickup: Roses, Hydrangeas, Fruit Shrubs and Trees, and Conifers
Natives, nativars, and pollinator-friendly plants
Mini Pop-up Market with 10 vendors showcasing specialty plants
Knowledgeable staff and volunteers offering personalized recommendations and gardening tips
Garden Advice Clinic by Toronto Master Gardeners
FREE Coffee Chaff: Courtesy of Zavida Coffee. Bring a container to take some home to fertilize your garden

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
If you have old plant trays, bins, or cardboard trays, bring them to gather and safely transport your plants home. We would be happy to accept donations of old plant trays too!
We have a limited supply of wagons and carts to gather your plants while shopping. If you have a wagon or cart you are welcome to bring it.

All proceeds support the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

From towering dinosaur skeletons to awe-inspiring contemporary paintings, ROM is home to more than 13.5 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. So, it should be no surprise ROM is also the most visited museum in Canada.

Don’t miss our FREE* 45-minute English and French tours. Tours start at the hour from 11am to 2pm daily.

*FREE with General Admission

Tour Descriptions

Museum Highlights
Explore the wonders of ROM. In a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life, you’ll enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time.

Descriptions des visites

Les trésors du musée
Explorez les merveilles du ROM. La visite donne vie à des objets emblématiques à la croisée de l’art, de la culture et de la nature et ce à travers le monde et à travers le temps. Elle vous donnera aussi une bonne idée de l’ampleur des collections du musée.

Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds of warning to the soothing blues of calm waters, Nature in Brilliant Colour will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the vibrant hues of our planet.

Awaken your senses, and have your perception forever altered, as you make your way through a series of spaces, each dedicated to a colour of the rainbow. Through over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and shifting soundscapes, this exhibition promises to be a transformative experience that will deepen appreciation for the complex artistry of our world and celebrate its vivid and untamed beauty.

The internationally touring exhibition, created by Musealia, co-produced by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, and developed with an esteemed international panel of curators and historians, is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever presented on the subject, and ROM is the only Canadian stop on its international tour. Survivor testimonials, historical documentation, and first-hand accounts by emancipating forces create a powerful connection to the exhibition’s more than 500 original objects — many of which have never been seen before in Canada — on loan from the Auschwitz Memorial and more than 20 other major institutions and private collections around the world.

As part of our annual zodiac installation, January 29, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake (蛇), the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Those born under this sign are believed to be wise and charismatic.

The snake rarely appears as a decorative motif in Chinese art and design, however, when depicted with a tortoise, the pair have come to symbolize the mythical creature Xuanwu (玄武, the Dark Warrior), later evolving into the god Zhenwu (真武, the Perfected Warrior). The snake and tortoise symbolize the interplay of power, wisdom, and harmony of nature.

Experience an exquisite array of snake and tortoise-themed objects and cultural belongings in this specially curated zodiac case. Marvel at impressive ceramics, including a mythical double-headed serpent from the early 500s. This and much more are now on view in this unique display celebrating the powerful snake.

Step inside this cinematic odyssey, inspired by the vast natural history collections at ROM, and experience our planet through the eyes of a unique protagonist – a chimpanzee. Encounter breathtaking landscapes and diverse species that remind us that humanity is only a small chapter in Earth’s expansive story spanning 4.5 billion years. A love letter to the natural world – this is a clarion call to protect and look after our Earth and everything in it.

Scored by Donizetti’s dramatic opera, L’elisir d’amore, the film transcends human perspective, revealing how every species, from the smallest insect to the most majestic mammal, plays a vital role in the ecosystem and nature’s enduring narrative.

One of Toronto’s largest tours of private gardens. Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit 14 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes in the unique Toronto enclave of Hogg’s Hollow. The self-guided format lets participants discover the gardens at their own pace following a printed guide and map. In addition, a comprehensive digital guide is provided with full descriptions of the featured gardens, historical and touring tips, neighbourhood recommendations, and more. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Garden seekers will also have a chance to ask questions and learn something too! Knowledgeable Toronto Master Gardeners will be stationed in each garden and are happy to answer plant and garden design questions. All proceeds from the tour support the Toronto Botanical Garden.

This outdoor event can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends, strolling along the tree-lined streets, while skipping in and out of gardens. Come early or linger after the tour to shop or dine at one of the local restaurants in the area.

Save the Date
Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets
One-Day Pass, Public $45, TBG Member $40
Two-Day Pass, Public $70, TBG Member $65
Student/Child Pass, $25

Please note:
Online Advance Sales will commence in Spring 2025. Ticket sales are available online before the tour through our website and Eventbrite. Wristbands and maps may be picked up at the Toronto Botanical Garden two weeks in advance of the tour. You will be notified by email when they are available.

In-Person Sales. Available two weeks before the tour at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Tickets will also be available for purchase at tour headquarters on the weekend of the event.

For ticket information and questions email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

About Hogg’s Hollow
The area is bounded by Yonge Street, York Mills Road, Highland Crescent and Rosedale Golf Club and is accessible via the Yonge-York Mills TTC station. It’s known for its English Cottage homes, as well as Tudor and Georgian architecture, gorgeous landscapes, and some pretty amazing gardeners!

Tour Headquarters
Open on the weekend of the tour only from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thank you to our Event and Community Supporters – Toronto Master Gardeners

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

On Saturday June 21, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm you’re invited to come with family and friends to visit a collection of unique and private gardens for free in Toronto’s west Lakeshore neighbourhoods, including Long Branch, Alderwood, New Toronto and Mimico. This is typically Canada’s biggest free garden tour. Don’t miss out! Many special events to enjoy for the whole family!

Brochures are available late May. Visit our Website for details:  https://lakeshorewestgt.ca/

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

The Southern Netherlands — better known today as Flanders — was home to revolutionary artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Hans Memling, and others. These extraordinary painters found new ways to depict reality, portray humanity, and tell stories that created parallels to their world then – and to our world today.

This large-scale exhibition, featuring over 80 stunning art works and objects — medieval, Renaissance, and baroque paintings, sculptures and more — offers a doorway into the Southern Netherlands of 1400 to 1700, a dynamic environment where new artistic genres and styles were created and flourished. The exhibition’s unique presentation introduces the visitor, through these rare, extraordinary artworks, to stories of enterprising townspeople, prosperous cities, and an ever-developing society.

From towering dinosaur skeletons to awe-inspiring contemporary paintings, ROM is home to more than 13.5 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. So, it should be no surprise ROM is also the most visited museum in Canada.

Don’t miss our FREE* 45-minute English and French tours. Tours start at the hour from 11am to 2pm daily.

*FREE with General Admission

Tour Descriptions

Museum Highlights
Explore the wonders of ROM. In a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life, you’ll enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time.

Descriptions des visites

Les trésors du musée
Explorez les merveilles du ROM. La visite donne vie à des objets emblématiques à la croisée de l’art, de la culture et de la nature et ce à travers le monde et à travers le temps. Elle vous donnera aussi une bonne idée de l’ampleur des collections du musée.

Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds of warning to the soothing blues of calm waters, Nature in Brilliant Colour will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the vibrant hues of our planet.

Awaken your senses, and have your perception forever altered, as you make your way through a series of spaces, each dedicated to a colour of the rainbow. Through over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and shifting soundscapes, this exhibition promises to be a transformative experience that will deepen appreciation for the complex artistry of our world and celebrate its vivid and untamed beauty.

The internationally touring exhibition, created by Musealia, co-produced by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, and developed with an esteemed international panel of curators and historians, is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever presented on the subject, and ROM is the only Canadian stop on its international tour. Survivor testimonials, historical documentation, and first-hand accounts by emancipating forces create a powerful connection to the exhibition’s more than 500 original objects — many of which have never been seen before in Canada — on loan from the Auschwitz Memorial and more than 20 other major institutions and private collections around the world.

As part of our annual zodiac installation, January 29, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake (蛇), the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Those born under this sign are believed to be wise and charismatic.

The snake rarely appears as a decorative motif in Chinese art and design, however, when depicted with a tortoise, the pair have come to symbolize the mythical creature Xuanwu (玄武, the Dark Warrior), later evolving into the god Zhenwu (真武, the Perfected Warrior). The snake and tortoise symbolize the interplay of power, wisdom, and harmony of nature.

Experience an exquisite array of snake and tortoise-themed objects and cultural belongings in this specially curated zodiac case. Marvel at impressive ceramics, including a mythical double-headed serpent from the early 500s. This and much more are now on view in this unique display celebrating the powerful snake.

Step inside this cinematic odyssey, inspired by the vast natural history collections at ROM, and experience our planet through the eyes of a unique protagonist – a chimpanzee. Encounter breathtaking landscapes and diverse species that remind us that humanity is only a small chapter in Earth’s expansive story spanning 4.5 billion years. A love letter to the natural world – this is a clarion call to protect and look after our Earth and everything in it.

Scored by Donizetti’s dramatic opera, L’elisir d’amore, the film transcends human perspective, revealing how every species, from the smallest insect to the most majestic mammal, plays a vital role in the ecosystem and nature’s enduring narrative.

The Southern Netherlands — better known today as Flanders — was home to revolutionary artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Hans Memling, and others. These extraordinary painters found new ways to depict reality, portray humanity, and tell stories that created parallels to their world then – and to our world today.

This large-scale exhibition, featuring over 80 stunning art works and objects — medieval, Renaissance, and baroque paintings, sculptures and more — offers a doorway into the Southern Netherlands of 1400 to 1700, a dynamic environment where new artistic genres and styles were created and flourished. The exhibition’s unique presentation introduces the visitor, through these rare, extraordinary artworks, to stories of enterprising townspeople, prosperous cities, and an ever-developing society.

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00

From towering dinosaur skeletons to awe-inspiring contemporary paintings, ROM is home to more than 13.5 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. So, it should be no surprise ROM is also the most visited museum in Canada.

Don’t miss our FREE* 45-minute English and French tours. Tours start at the hour from 11am to 2pm daily.

*FREE with General Admission

Tour Descriptions

Museum Highlights
Explore the wonders of ROM. In a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life, you’ll enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time.

Descriptions des visites

Les trésors du musée
Explorez les merveilles du ROM. La visite donne vie à des objets emblématiques à la croisée de l’art, de la culture et de la nature et ce à travers le monde et à travers le temps. Elle vous donnera aussi une bonne idée de l’ampleur des collections du musée.

Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds of warning to the soothing blues of calm waters, Nature in Brilliant Colour will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey through the vibrant hues of our planet.

Awaken your senses, and have your perception forever altered, as you make your way through a series of spaces, each dedicated to a colour of the rainbow. Through over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and shifting soundscapes, this exhibition promises to be a transformative experience that will deepen appreciation for the complex artistry of our world and celebrate its vivid and untamed beauty.

The internationally touring exhibition, created by Musealia, co-produced by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, and developed with an esteemed international panel of curators and historians, is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions ever presented on the subject, and ROM is the only Canadian stop on its international tour. Survivor testimonials, historical documentation, and first-hand accounts by emancipating forces create a powerful connection to the exhibition’s more than 500 original objects — many of which have never been seen before in Canada — on loan from the Auschwitz Memorial and more than 20 other major institutions and private collections around the world.

As part of our annual zodiac installation, January 29, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake (蛇), the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Those born under this sign are believed to be wise and charismatic.

The snake rarely appears as a decorative motif in Chinese art and design, however, when depicted with a tortoise, the pair have come to symbolize the mythical creature Xuanwu (玄武, the Dark Warrior), later evolving into the god Zhenwu (真武, the Perfected Warrior). The snake and tortoise symbolize the interplay of power, wisdom, and harmony of nature.

Experience an exquisite array of snake and tortoise-themed objects and cultural belongings in this specially curated zodiac case. Marvel at impressive ceramics, including a mythical double-headed serpent from the early 500s. This and much more are now on view in this unique display celebrating the powerful snake.

Step inside this cinematic odyssey, inspired by the vast natural history collections at ROM, and experience our planet through the eyes of a unique protagonist – a chimpanzee. Encounter breathtaking landscapes and diverse species that remind us that humanity is only a small chapter in Earth’s expansive story spanning 4.5 billion years. A love letter to the natural world – this is a clarion call to protect and look after our Earth and everything in it.

Scored by Donizetti’s dramatic opera, L’elisir d’amore, the film transcends human perspective, revealing how every species, from the smallest insect to the most majestic mammal, plays a vital role in the ecosystem and nature’s enduring narrative.

The Southern Netherlands — better known today as Flanders — was home to revolutionary artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Hans Memling, and others. These extraordinary painters found new ways to depict reality, portray humanity, and tell stories that created parallels to their world then – and to our world today.

This large-scale exhibition, featuring over 80 stunning art works and objects — medieval, Renaissance, and baroque paintings, sculptures and more — offers a doorway into the Southern Netherlands of 1400 to 1700, a dynamic environment where new artistic genres and styles were created and flourished. The exhibition’s unique presentation introduces the visitor, through these rare, extraordinary artworks, to stories of enterprising townspeople, prosperous cities, and an ever-developing society.

Gain a deeper understanding of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with a private guided tour. Held before the Museum opens to the public, these private tours offer a rare opportunity to explore this monumental exhibition—including over 500 original artifacts—in a quiet and contemplative setting, led by an expert guide.

Includes Museum admission.

Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected time slot.
Visitor Screening Procedure: ROM has introduced bag checks and screening at all Museum entrances. For a smooth and efficient entry, we encourage visitors to bring only essential items.

Admission
Guided Tour: $50.00
Guided tour – Member: $40.00