Royal Ontario Museum

ROM is Canada's biggest natural-history museum and one of the largest museums in North America. ---------- GALLERIES AND EXIBITS ---------- - The permanent collection features more than six million specimens and artifacts, divided between two main galleries: the Natural History Galleries (all on the 2nd floor) and the World Culture Galleries (on the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors). - The Chinese temple sculptures, Gallery of Korean Art, and costumes and textile collections are some of the best in the world. - The remarkable First Peoples Art and Culture gallery provides insight into the works of art and cultural heritage of Canada’s indigenous people from precolonial times to the present. The 1000-piece collection includes ceremonial clothing, birch-bark canoes, fine art and more. - Dinosaur Gallery: With hundreds of specimens to discover, kids can peruse everything from unusual dinosaur specimens to fossilized plants. Little paleontologists can also check out the more recently discovered dino Wendiceratops ----------- Special exhibitions ----------- Each year the ROM hosts a variety of big temporary exhibits from around the world (special exhibit surcharges apply). ---------- WONDERWORKS: Level 2 ---------- WonderWorks is an interactive, play-based learning space nestled on Level 2 of the ROM. Created especially for families with kids aged 3 to 8, it invites free exploration through engaging stations featuring props, prompts, and playful settings that bring the wonders of discovery to life. -------- WHAT TO EXPECT -------- - Play & Learn Together: Build stories, experiment with creative materials, and connect with the museum’s collections. - Built for Young Explorers: -Younger visitors (and their parents) will appreciate the two interactive galleries at the ROM: the Discovery Gallery and the Family Gallery of Hands-on Biodiversity. - Flexible Access: Open during regular museum hours, WonderWorks lets kids explore at their own pace- though entry is first-come, first-served and sometimes subject to capacity limits. ------- BIRTHDAY PARTIES ------- - ROM Birthday Party packages are fully customizable. Design a day filled with adventure that perfectly fits your child’s dreams and budget. All birthday activity rates are in addition to Museum admission. Museum admission is required. Purchase 20 admission tickets or more to qualify for the group discounted admission rates. Activities: - Familiy Tour: Create an action-packed guided tour tailored to your child’s favourite things. From exploring knights and amour to uncovering ancient Egypt’s mysteries or journeying back in time to the age of dinosaurs, there is something extraordinary for everyone. - Treasure Trek: Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt throughout the Museum for kids and families. Plus more! And that’s not all - the birthday child will receive an extra special surprise bag filled with ROM goodies to make their day even more unforgettable! They also provide a custom digital ROM birthday invitation for you to share with your guests.