Posts Filed Under: ROM

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Historicist: How the ROM Became a World-Class Museum

After Sir Edmund Walker decided to make a museum, he needed to build a team of people dedicated to making the dream happen.

By Dennis Duffy Jun. 3rd, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Sir Edmund Walker

How a boy from Hamilton became a banker, an art collector, and a museum founder.

By Dennis Duffy May. 27th, 12:00 pm

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How You Can Bathe in Chihuly’s Colourful Light For Free Downtown

The glass sculptor's work, currently on display at the ROM, also hangs at the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel.

By Beatrice Paez Aug. 11th, 9:30 am

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March Breaking It Down

Your guide to family-friendly events across the city.

By Jessica Buck Mar. 11th, 12:00 pm

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February 29th: Take the Leap

You've got an extra day on your hands. Here's how to spend it.

By Jessica Buck Feb. 26th, 12:00 pm

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Reel Toronto: Suits – Season 4 (Part One)

Toronto’s extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn’t always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or—in rare cases—proudly display our city.

By David Fleischer Jul. 29th, 1:15 pm

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Torontoist Week in Review: June 8-12

A lot happens in the course of a workweek. Here's a look back at the top stories from the past five days that you might have missed, or might care to revisit.

By Sarah Duong Jun. 12th, 4:03 pm

Emergency March Break Guide

A rapid roundup of things to occupy your family's time for the rest of the week off.

By Kelli Korducki and David Hains Mar. 16th, 4:18 pm

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Should We Care About Douglas Coupland?

The Canadian artist-novelist came up with his best ideas 20 years ago. Here's why we're still paying attention.

By Sarah Hagi • Photos by Giordano CiampiniFeb. 24th, 11:55 am

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A Little Outdoor Love for the ROM

The museum announces plans for renovations to its entrance and Bloor Street frontage.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 20th, 9:00 am

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Happy Centennial, Royal Ontario Museum!

One hundred years ago today, the museum opened its doors.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 19th, 8:56 am

A Journey Into the Forbidden City

ROM exhibit invites you to step inside the world of imperial China.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 6th, 9:00 am

Toronto High-Schooler Wins Google Doodle Competition

Scarborough teen doodles all over your search engine, but you won't mind.

By David Hains Feb. 26th, 9:00 am

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The ROM Makes the Forbidden City Less Forbidding

To mark its centennial year, the Royal Ontario Museum looks to imperial China.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 9th, 4:45 pm

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ROM and U of T Researchers Discover a New Dinosaur

Acrotholus audeti is believed to have lived in Alberta about 85 million years ago. Now, it's on display at the ROM.

By Chris Riddell • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMay. 9th, 1:45 pm

Urban Planner: November 21, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: the Chowder Chowdown, an Eco-Beauty Market, and Dave Evans talks evolution at the Toronto Public Library.

By Jessica Buck Nov. 21st, 7:00 am

Discussing Third World Canada in Downtown Toronto

Filmmaker Andrée Cazabon brings her latest documentary to the ROM for a screening and discussion about issues facing children on First Nations reserves.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Nov. 6th, 2:30 pm

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Putting the “Art” in “Party”

Both of Toronto's major visual art institutions are hosting social nights with a nightclub vibe, but that's the only thing they have in common.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 1st, 4:45 pm