The mission of the ROM, when it opened in 1914, was lofty: “to inspire wonder and build understanding of human cultures and the natural world.” With more than 6 million objects, its collections have made it the largest museum in all of Canada.
You’ll never get bored in this museum, as 67,000 objects are added each year!
- Archeology
- Geology
- Genealogy
- Paleontology
- Sociology
Are all represented through unique, informative exhibits. One of the most-visited areas of the museum is the Nubia Gallery. In 1998 a new archaeological culture in the Upper Nubia region of Northern Sudan was unearthed, showing the remains of a settlement dating to 1000-800 BC!
Another popular exhibit is the Evolution Gallery with an audiovisual presentation on Darwin’s theories of evolution. The Dinosaur Collection is one not to be missed and you’ll also enjoy the Asian collection and the Gallery of Korean Art, North America’s largest permanent gallery devoted to Korean art and culture.
The Royal Ontario Museum is at 100 Queen’s Park.
