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.
Barrie, Ontario