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From ROM volunteer to Wildlife Photographer of the Year When Beckett Robertson’s email about volunteering came through in 2022, Antonia Guidotti, a seasoned ROM entomology technician, had every reason to say no. First, there was no official volunteer posit...

Thrilled for a former volunteer/summer student @romtoronto.bsky.social, Beckett Robertson, recognized in 15-17yo category of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, for a whip spider photo www.rom.on.ca/magazine/rom.... Congrats! #arachnids #photography #WPY

Crawford Lake: Layers in Time offers an engaging, compelling look at the record of human life on Earth, encouraging us to consider what record our activities and the decisions we make today will be left behind for future generations to uncover.

On now until Sep 13, 2026.

Sediments from the bottom of a small lake in Ontario are revealing a remarkable record of our impact on the planet.

Just outside Toronto lies a significant site offering a unique, comprehensive 1,000-year record of human impacts - local, regional, and global: Crawford Lake near Milton, Ontario.

ROM’s exhibition “Crawford Lake: Layers in Time” offers an engaging look at the record of human life on Earth. On now until Sept. 13, 2026, Crawford Lake illustrates how everything from early agriculture to modern nuclear weapons testing has left its mark on the Earth at large.

When fossil fuels such as the coal in this bag are burned, small particles called fly ash are released into the air. Crawford Lake’s sediments capture a dramatic increase in fly ash in the 1950s, coinciding with rapid industrialization locally and globally.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Showcasing a new year of stunning photographsROM is delighted to present this year's competition finalists and winners in a vibrant new exhibition.Powerful, inspiring, and enlightening, the annual Wil...

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While on holiday in southern France, the photographer had been watching flamingos in the Camargue. She was fascinated by their foraging behaviour as they moved gracefully through the shallow, saline wetlands, filter feeding for molluscs and crustaceans.⁠
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📸: Pink Pose by Leana Kuster (Switzerland)

All of us trying to figure out which way is up after Halloween/World Series loss/time change this weekend. 🦩⁠ ⁠
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Experience our world in vivid detail and see some of the most unusual species and their habitats in ways you never imagined at Wildlife Photographer of the Year, opening November 8.⁠

Sharks is organized by American Museum of Natural History, New York. The Museum gratefully acknowledges Warner Bros. Discovery for its generous support of Sharks. A selection of footage in Sharks has been provided by Discovery's Shark Week.

Ladies, does your man hang out in the deep sea, have a cartilaginous skeleton, and teeth on his forehead? That's not your man, that is a chimera. 👻🦈

In honour of Halloween weekend, Nathan Lujan @potamophile.bsky.social Curator of Fishes at ROM) gave us a lesson on these creepy creatures.

The Age of Dinosaurs When dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Expanded by 3,500 square feet, the gallery will reopen to the public on December 5 and feature new interactives and displays – including the permanent return of Zuul, one of the best-preserved dinosaurs ever found.

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The James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs & the Reed Gallery of the Age of Mammals will be temporarily closed from Nov 3 until Dec 5, 2025 as we prepare to welcome visitors back to a new and expanded gallery experience that will showcase even more of our favourite dinosaurs.

As we all get ready for the big game tonight, enjoy some peanuts and blue jay facts with Oliver Haddrath (Collections Technician) and the sassy birds in his yard. ⚾️🧢

#GoJaysGo #WorldSeries

Get swept up in live performances, jaw-dropping DJs, and beautiful art installations that light up the night. From beats that keep you moving to cultural moments that ground you in tradition, it is guaranteed to be an unforgettable celebration where the past and present collide.

Day of the Dead Step into the spirit of Día de los Muertos at ROM After Dark: Day of the Dead. And for the first time ever, we’re bringing the party to a Saturday night! Get swept up in live performances, jaw-droppin...

Step into the spirit of Día de los Muertos at ROM After Dark: Day of the Dead. And for the first time ever, we’re bringing the party to a Saturday night!

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Sharks DIVE DEEPERSharks have intrigued humans for as long as we have explored the oceans. The terrifying monster from the movie Jaws is what many might imagine when they think of these animals, but they are...

Sharks is organized by American Museum of Natural History, New York. The Museum gratefully acknowledges Warner Bros. Discovery for its generous support of Sharks. A selection of footage in Sharks has been provided by Discovery's Shark Week.

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This expansive and family-friendly exhibition invites you to uncover fresh perspectives, groundbreaking research, and the astounding diversity of this ancient group of fishes.

ROM’s presentation of Sharks is presented by Desjardins Financial Group.

Update: Saturday is Sold OUT. We recommend pre-booking for Sunday and Monday.

Sharks opens Saturday, October 11! 🦈

Though many associate sharks with the terrifying monster from the movie Jaws, they are far more fascinating and complex than their depiction in popular culture.

Crawford Lake A quiet lake in Ontario is making a lot of noise.Sediments from the bottom of a small lake in Ontario are revealing a remarkable record of our impact on the planet.Just outside Toronto, Ontario lies a...

On now until Sept. 13, 2026, Crawford Lake illustrates how everything from early agriculture to modern nuclear weapons testing has left its mark on this unassuming Canadian lake - and on the Earth at large.

www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exh...

After trees are cut down, ragweed grows quickly over bare ground + produces many seeds. Humans can spread these seeds when they stick to the soles of boots.

This boot can be found in the exhibition “Crawford Lake: Layers in Time”, which offers an engaging look at the record of human life on Earth.

The @romtoronto.bsky.social Sharks exhibition is opening this weekend! The perfect family-friendly destination for the Thanksgiving long weekend!

A Field Guide to Birds of Ontario by Mark Peck (Author), Emily Rondel (Author) A comprehensive guide to Ontario birds. From watching the soaring Red-tailed Hawk to hearing the haunting call of the Common Loon, birds are our daily conn...

Looking to dive deeper? You'll find everything you ever wanted to know about the jays, cardinals, and orioles in our brand new ROM Field Guide to the Birds of Ontario, available through the ROM Boutique, and fine book stores across the province: shop.rom.on.ca/products/a-f...

A page from a bird guide shows the entry for Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). The page provides a detailed description of the bird (excerpt: "a medium-sized songbird with a black bill and large blue crest ). Underparts are blue with some white and some black barring on the wings and tail. There is a prominent black "necklace" around the head and throat."), along with information about the bird's distribution and habitat (excerpt: "throughout the southern half of Ontario but more common south of Lake Superior. Found in... woods, shrubby areas, urban areas, backyards..." - a small map of the province of Ontario in the lower right-hand corner of the page indicates its range.

If you're just jumping on the Blue Jays bandwagon, don't worry - making sense of our complicated world is what we do here at the Museum! We've put together a one-page guide of everything you need to know to avoid sounding like a fairweather fan over the next month. #LetsGoBlueJays

From Courtyards to Coffee Houses: The Painted Worlds of Isfahan Explore the beauty and splendor of Isfahan’s famed painted tiles, including the important role their past and present play in the public and private lives in Iran. Celebrating the current Osler Gate i...

On Oct. 05, explore the beauty and splendor of Isfahan’s famed painted tiles, including the important role their past and present play in the public and private lives in Iran.

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YouTube video by TVO Docs Secrets of Nature’s Tiny Hero in 4K | The Extraordinary Caterpillar | TVO Original

Tune-in to see Antonia Guidotti @antoniag.bsky.social (Collections Technician, Entomology) in @tvodocs.bsky.social The Extraordinary Caterpillar and go on a playful & extraordinary visual journey into the little-known world of this tiny superhero of biodiversity. 🐛

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Whether you were the class clown, the artsy kid, or something in between, everyone is welcome, and zero homework is required! The whole museum is open to explore

Each ticket comes with one drink ticket. Program partnership with Polaris Music Prize.

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Join us for ROM After Dark: Back 2 School on Sep 26, 2025.

From high-energy DJ sets to jaw-dropping performances, the Museum will be transformed into the ultimate after-hours party with food, drink, and performances.

Enjoy hands-on crafts, and photo ops that’ll take you back to your school days!

On now until January 18, 2026, the exhibition “Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools” is co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and The Phoebus Foundation SON, Antwerp (Belgium)

🖼️ The Virgin Mary and Child, about 1520
Jan Gossaert (Maubeuge ? about 1478–Antwerp ? 1532)
Oil on panel

How did artists make paint before paint stores?

Explore the natural origins of pigments used in 1400–1700s European art through hands-on materials, a colour-matching game, and fascinating stories behind each hue.