Royal Ontario Museum

This Place is a Message- Echoes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the Art of Kei Ito On August 6 and 9, 2025, the world marks the 80th anniversary of the only nuclear bombs ever to have been dropped on civilians in war. Through the lens of interdisciplinary artist Kei Ito’s works, thi...

Through the lens of artist Kei Ito’s works, this illustrated talk invites audiences to understand the horrors of past events, to contribute to a less violent future, and to honour the resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound historical shadows.

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

🖼️ Vanitas Bust of a Lady, 1688
Catarina Ykens II (Antwerp 1659–Antwerp 1737)
Oil on panel

Can a painting make you question your entire existence?

A toothy skull w/ a wig + flowers sits atop an upper-body laden with pearls. An olive branch tucked in the figure’s white garment has attracted the attention of a bird.

This “vanitas” painting was meant to inspire the contemplation of death.

Sharks To be great is to be misunderstood.Sharks 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 the...

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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Happy Shark Week! We are all VERY excited- especially Curator of Fishes, Nathan Lujan- and even more excited to share that Sharks opens at ROM October 11! 🦈

Uncover fresh perspectives, groundbreaking research, and the astounding diversity of this ancient group of fishes.

Island Heat Step into a sizzling celebrationCaribbean music, fashion, dance, and pure island vibes are coming to ROM After Dark: Island Heat. From high-energy dance workshops and blazing-hot DJs to vibrant Junkan...

From high-energy dance workshops and blazing-hot DJs to vibrant Junkanoo art, this is your one-way ticket to an island paradise.

Tickets available now: www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/eve...

Not your average museum night!

ROM After Dark is a one-of-a-kind 19+ nighttime celebration packed with live music, multiple dance floors, exciting performances, and mind-blowing visual art.

Caribbean music, fashion, dance, and pure island vibes are coming to ROM After Dark: Island Heat (July 25).

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

Sink your teeth into the thrilling world of Sharks at ROM this fall News release

Despite common misconception, they’re not all massive beasts; Sharks presents the entire spectrum, from the huge-but-gentle whale shark to the tiny dwarf lantern shark and aptly named pocket shark, a pair of species small enough to be held in one hand.

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Sink your teeth into the thrilling world of Sharks at ROM this fall!

Sharks is a deep dive into the world of these (sometimes) fearsome fish, taking visitors through the incredible diversity of the species via spectacular large-scale models, fossils, and interactive installations.

Le bris mécanique a été réparé et le ROM reprendra son horaire normal le mardi 15 juillet. Les titulaires de billets pour le 14 juillet seront automatiquement remboursés. Nous nous excusons du désagrément. Au plaisir de vous accueillir demain au Musée.

The unexpected mechanical issue at the Museum has been resolved, and ROM will reopen for regular operating hours on Tuesday, July 15.

Prebooked tickets for July 14 will be automatically refunded. We apologize again for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming visitors back tomorrow.

LE MUSÉE EST FERMÉ AUJOURD’HUI, LE 14 JUILLET.

Le ROM est fermé le lundi 14 juillet en raison d’un bris mécanique. Les détenteurs de billets seront automatiquement remboursés. Nous nous excusons du désagrément. Au plaisir, de vous accueillir au Musée dans un proche avenir.

THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED TODAY – JULY 14.
Due to an unexpected mechanical issue, ROM will be closed Monday, July 14. Prebooked tickets will be automatically refunded. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we look forward to welcoming you on another day.

A mounted Dimetrodon skeleton on display at the Royal Ontario Museum of Natural History in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. In the foreground, you can see a replica of the upper jaw fossils of Canada’s species of Dimetrodon, D. borealis.

Here’s a #Dimetrodon skeleton on display at the @romtoronto.bsky.social 🇨🇦 for this #FossilFriday. This ancient forerunner of mammals was one of the top carnivores on land during the early #Permian, long before the dinosaurs.

#synapsid #paleontology #science

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A day at the museum.

@romtoronto.bsky.social #ROM #CanadaDay #dinosaur #Toronto

Third Tuesday Nights Free The Museum will be free—for everyone—on the third Tuesday Night of each month.Includes access to most galleries*Admission Policy: Tickets are required—walk-ins are not available. To book, click the 'B...

If you’d like to take advantage of the next no-cost opportunity to visit ROM, join us on July 15 for Third Tuesday Night Free – tickets will be available to book through our ticketing page 2 weeks in advance.

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Free tickets for Canada Day (July 1st) are fully booked. If you don’t already have a ticket, we hope you’ll join us on another day. We’re open 7 days a week during the summer, from 10:00am-5:30pm and look forward to welcoming you to the Museum.

Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools 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 ...

On from June 28 (Peter Paul Rubens' birthday!) until January 18, 2026, this exhibition is co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and The Phoebus Foundation SON, Antwerp (Belgium).

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Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools is on now at ROM! This featured exhibition will reveal the immense creative talent and innovation of the artists of the Southern Netherlands during the renowned medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

The @romtoronto.bsky.social captured me looking very excited about 16th century Flemish oil paintings last night (I was most likely laughing at the fact that we decided the royal nepo baby child depicted behind me looked, and I quote, "very punchable").

The @romtoronto.bsky.social invited me to the gala opening of their new painting exhibition, "Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools" and I immediately found my new bestie. If anyone can find me his rooster hat, please know I will pay handsomely for it.

Jurassic Weekend In celebration of the upcoming release of Jurassic World Rebirth, get ready to travel back in time—way back to the Mesozoic Era! Join us for Jurassic Weekend at ROM, where dinosaurs rule and adventure...

Join us for a special dino-themed tour, get hands-on with some real fossils, take part in a prehistoric adventure hunt, and more!

Free with Museum admission. No time machine required.
Please visit the link below for details and schedule.

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This weekend, in celebration of the upcoming release of Jurassic World Rebirth, get ready to travel back in time—way back to the Mesozoic Era!

Join us for Jurassic Weekend at ROM June 28-29, where dinosaurs rule and adventure awaits.
#JurassicWorldRebirth

Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools 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 ...

This exhibition is co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and The Phoebus Foundation SON, Antwerp (Belgium).

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

This large-scale show, featuring over 80 stunning art works and objects, offers a doorway into the Southern Netherlands of 1400 to 1700: a dynamic environment where new artistic genres and styles were created and flourished.

Have you ever wondered how an exhibition gets installed? Dr. Chloé Pelletier (guest curator) shows us a #BTS look at ROM's newest art exhibition: Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools, opening on June 28!

Please join us for the next Third Tuesday Night Free on July 15. Tickets are available 2 weeks prior to the event.

Update: The June 17 Third Tuesday Night Free is FULLY BOOKED - tickets are no longer available, and unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate walk-up entry for visitors without tickets.

Third Tuesday Nights Free The Museum will be free—for everyone—on the third Tuesday Night of each month.Includes access to most galleries*Admission Policy: Tickets are required—walk-ins are not available. To book, click the 'B...

Join us for Third Tuesday Nights Free tomorrow! Ensure you book your free ticket in advance through our website to secure your spot.

Presented by TD Bank Group Ready Commitment, visit on June 17, between 4:00pm - 8:30pm.

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