Now open! BEES: A Story of Survival.
Immerse yourself in this experiential exhibition, offering a fusion of nature, art, music, and architecture that transports you into the world of bees.
This exhibition is created by National Museums Liverpool and designed by Artist Wolfgang Buttress. On at ROM now through October 18, 2026.
ROM will be open this Victoria Day! Our hours of operation will be from May 16 - 18, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. Book your visit now via the link in bio, or visit: rom.ca
La fête de la Reine au ROM. Le Musée accueillera les visiteurs du 16 au 18 mai, de 10 h à 17 h 30. Réservez vos billets à l’aide du lien dans notre bio ou consultez rom.on.ca/fr
DYK that we have live mossy frogs in our Gallery of Biodiversity? 🐸
Hop on over this long weekend (we’re open on Monday!) and check out their recently refreshed digs.
Is this the right head for this sculpture?
This glazed clay sculpture of a Luohan (羅漢) is one of the very first Chinese artefacts to enter the ROM’s collection in 1914, even before the museum opened its doors to the public. It’s covered with the bright sancai (“three-coloured”, 三彩) glaze scheme, dating back to the Liao or Jin dynasty (11th–12th century).
Wen-chien Cheng (Senior Curator, Louise Hawley Stone Chair of Chinese Arts) explains the various modern techniques we are using to learn more about this iconic piece in our collections.
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This is your sign to book a Private Group Walk with ROMWalks!
Get your steps in with this unique group activity that unlocks the stories of our city, from architectural gems to local secrets.
Perfect for team building or simply gathering with friends and family, Private Group Walks are available year-round at $15 per person (minimum charge $150). Learn more at the link in our bio or rom.ca/groups.
Coming soon! BEES: A Story of Survival 🐝 on at ROM May 16-October 18.
Journey into the world of bees in a stunning new immersive experience that brings together the beauty of art with the power of science.
Through immersive environments, art installations, soundscapes, and more, learn about the life of bees and the world they inhabit. Enter a stylized honeycomb, take a moment to hear "like a honey bee", and experience changing patterns of light generated from the sounds of over 30,000 bees.
BEES: A Story of Survival is created by National Museums Liverpool and designed by Artist Wolfgang Buttress. ROM’s presentation of this exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor: @desjardinsgroup and Supporting Sponsor: @407etr
Image by Robin Clewley Photography. Courtesy of National Museums Liverpool. Used with permission.
As cherry blossom season comes to a close, drop by ROM to see this bamboo, pine and plum blossom kimono, which will always be in bloom! This pattern is considered incredibly auspicious, and is embroidered in the shibori tie-dye technique.
This bridal kimono is from our exhibition, Shokkan: Material Encounters in Japanese Art. On now until Sept. 06, 2026, included with general admission.
👘Woman’s outer robe (uchikake) with “pine, bamboo, and plum” design. Edo period, first half of the 18th century. Japan.
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May is Museum Month! Come by to enjoy what we have to offer, such as the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs.
Plus, we have free admission days! Visit ROM for free on the third Tuesday evening of every month. And if you’re a student, receive free general admission every Tuesday. Book your tickets online today!
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As it’s nearing the end of cherry blossom season, Deb Metsger (Assistant Curator III, Botany) shares some fun facts about these beautiful flowers 🌸These cherry trees have been donated by the consulate-general of Japan as part of the Sakura Project in Ontario. You can find these blossoms at Robarts Library + save this video to remember all the info!
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The Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship was established in 1979 to honour the work and memory of Veronika Gervers, a pioneering textiles and dress scholar. While a curator at ROM – from 1968 until her untimely death in 1979 – Veronika carried out groundbreaking research in Eastern European dress history and assisted in building the worldclass textiles collection at the heart of so many ROM exhibitions.
The 2025-2026 fellowship recipient, Antonia Anagnostopoulos has been studying historic garments held in ROM collections in order to herself create a fustanella for her project entitled the Arcadian Lass.
A note from Antonia: in my excitement to film this video, I misspoke! The magnifying device that I use is called a linen tester or a thread counter. Also the Ottoman 8-pointed star would be more accurately described as an 8-pointed swirl.
#NationalTextileDay
From the history of urban centres to country walks to iconic locales, ROMBus offers organized day trips to fascinating destinations in Toronto and the surrounding region.
Luxury coaches provide travel comfort and each trip’s destinations offer enhanced engagement with expert guides and experienced ROM volunteers leading the way.
Historic sites, natural wonders, cultural landmarks (like this trip we took last summer to the extraordinary @agakhanmuseum ), and more are on offer in a roster of ROMBus trips – each designed to reveal a unique, engaging part of our local colour.
Enjoy seamless, stress-free excursions where we handle every detail. Connect with fellow explorers while discovering the area’s hidden gems in premium style.
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These geese aren't going anywhere!🪿
Visit the iconic Canada Goose in Crawford Lake: Layers in Time, and see how many other geese you can spot in our Gallery of Birds!
