Explore the world in one day at the Royal Ontario Museum. With almost six million objects in its collections, the ROM is Canadas leading international museum. Located in the heart of Toronto, the ROMs collections span both world cultures and natural history.

To enter the Museum, use the Loblaws Entrance, located on the south side of the building.

WHATS ON:

The Power of One: Earth Rangers School Visits Program

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

The Power of One, School Visit extended version, presented by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, is scheduled regularly in the studio on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Canadian Content: Portraits by Nigel Dickson

Until March 21, 2010

Discover Nigel Dickson, an international award-winning photographer with work published in numerous celebrated magazines. Presented by the Institute for Contemporary Culture, Canadian Content: Portraits by Nigel Dickson brings a remarkable selection of arresting, insightful and witty photographs of famous Canadians.

Coffee & Smokes in Medieval Yemen

Until July 2010

From the 9th to 17th centuries, the people of Zabida city at the south end of the Arabian Peninsulaenjoyed an upscale urban life. Inspired by the research of ROM archaeologist Ed Keall, Coffee & Smokes in Medieval Yemen offers a glimpse into the luxurious pastimes of life in medieval Zabid.

East Asian Paintings & Prints: Recent Acquisitions

Until July 4, 2010

See over 40 never-before-seen historical and contemporary artworks from Korea, China and Japan acquired by the ROM in the past 12 years through carefully considered gifts and purchases

Hamra Abbas: Read

Until January 17, 2010

The ICC presents another contemporary artist's response to the Dead Sea Scrolls, to provide a multi-faith perspective on their continued resonance today. In Read, rising young artist Hamra Abbas has created a dramatic hanging sculpture with imbedded speakers playing sounds of Pakistani children reciting lessons in a madrassah (an Islamic religious school).

Joshua Neustein: Margins

Until January 17, 2010

Concurrent with Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World, Margins is a newly commissioned contemporary artwork by artist Joshua Neustein that explores themes and ideas suggested by the scrolls. This installation shapes a dialogue with the Scrolls' historical, religious and cultural traditions.

Wedgwood: Artistry and Innovation

Until August 29, 2010

Classic design and changing styles are featured in this beautiful exhibition of nearly 100 of the finest Wedgwood wares in Canada.

Fakes and Forgeries: Yesterday and Today

January 9 to April 4, 2010 January 9 to April 4, 2010 January 9 to April 4, 2010 January 9 to April 4, 2010 January 9 to April 4, 2010

Learn to spot the differences between fakes and real artifacts that run the gamut from Natural History and World Cultures, to modern designer brands in this fascinating, interactive exhibition.

Times:

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

Please Note:
The Museum closes at 4:00 pm on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Years Eve)
The Museum is closed on December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 1 (New Years Day)

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