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À nos lecteurs francophones :
Vous voulez savoir ce qui se passe au ROM? Être au courant des futures expositions et activités? N'hésitez pas et abonnez-vous dès maintenant à let's ROM! Nous vous enverrons un courriel aussitôt qu'il paraîtra. Voir la suite |
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Especially for Kids and Families
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Saturday September 28 & Sunday September 29
11 am-3 pm
Mesopotamia Weekend
Included with Museum admission
Explore the connections between our culture and the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, from science to art to business, through special games, crafts, and activities! More information
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Registration now open: next Sleepover is Friday October 4
ROM Sleepover
Specially ticketed event
Bunk down for the night and enjoy Toronto's ultimate backstage museum pass. Get up close to Museum artifacts with exclusive after-hours access to our galleries, speak with ROM experts, enjoy a special movie screening, make your own souvenir to take home, and don't miss the PJ karaoke! October's theme is Mesopotamia. More information
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Registration now open: next Kids' Day is Friday October 11
ROM Kids' Days
Specially ticketed events
Looking for something to do with the kids on their school PD Days? Join us at the ROM for special access to hands-on learning. Bring the whole family for fun in our galleries, or register your kids ages 5 to 14 for a full day of ROM Camp. More information
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Brushing It In the Rough: Women, Art & Nineteenth-century Canada
Included with Museum admission
This exhibition examines how three 19th-century women artists addressed and articulated their own Canadian experiences. The works of artists Anna Jameson, Susanna Moodie, and Alice Killaly are augmented by those of Ruth Abernethy, a contemporary artist interpreting the role of women in Canada's 19th-century settler society. More information
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Faces to Remember: Chinese Portraits of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911)
Included with Museum admission
An up-close look at Chinese portraits created during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The exhibition portrays members from all classes of society and the portraits are astonishing in their detail and embedded symbolism. More information
Left: Face of an old woman from a sketchbook of faces by an anonymous artist. Album. Ink and colour on paper. Qing dynasty, late 19th century.
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GALLERY ROTATION
Paul Kane
Included with Museum admission
This display explores the symbiotic relationship between art history and archaeology through the works of Paul Kane. This historical study of Kane's works and their origins is highlighted by archaeological evidence from recent excavations. More information
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...And there's more! In addition to the special exhibitions, don't forget about our permanent galleries!
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Wednesday September 11, 1:30-3:00 pm
Wills & Estate Planning Series: Charitable Life Insurance
Free; RSVP required to 416.586.5578
Discover how life insurance can be an estate planning tool, help protect inherited assets, reduce taxes and multiply philanthropic gifts. More information
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Thursday September 12, 7-8 pm
EXPLORE MESOPOTAMIA LECTURE SERIES
Lions, Temples and Tablets on the Plain of Antioch
Specially ticketed event
Recent excavations in southeastern Turkey have uncovered the impressive remains of an Assyrian settlement. Hear about the exciting discoveries and what they reveal about the nature of Mesopotamia's cultural and historical influence on its ancient Near Eastern neighbours. More information
Left: Dr. Timothy P. Harrison, Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology and Chair of the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto.
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Saturday September 14, 12 pm to Sunday September 15, 12 pm
Ontario BioBlitz
Free. Location: Rouge Park
For 24 hours, join ROM curatorial staff, other experts and volunteers and help document all living things in Rouge Park, exploring our awesome biodiversity along the way! More information
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Wednesday September 18, 9:00 am
ONLINE EVENT
Ask a Curator
What's it like to be a curator? How do you decide what to display? Let your fingers do the asking and Tweet questions to curators and people who work in cultural venues you normally don't have access to.
On Twitter, you can ask questions to the ROM using @ROMtoronto or you can ask general questions using #AskaCurator. More information
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Thursday September 19, 7:00-8:30 pm
LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING
City of the Sun God: Amarna and Its Rulers, Akhenaten and Nefertiti
Specially ticketed event
World-renowned Egyptologist Barry Kemp discusses recent discoveries at the enigmatic ancient Egyptian capital of controversial Pharaoh Akhenaten. More information
This lecture is sponsored by Friends of Ancient Egypt and the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities, and is in support of the ROM's Egyptian and Nubian Collections.
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Wednesday September 25, 11:00 am
CONTEXTS: LECTURES AT THE ROM
Building the Mesopotamia Blockbuster: The Assistant Curator's Experience
Included with Museum admission
Tracy Spurrier is the contract assistant curator for the ROM's special exhibition Mesopotamia. She combines her extensive knowledge of ancient Mesopotamia with a love of sharing ancient cultures with the public. More information
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Wednesday September 25, 7:00-8:30 pm
ROM OUT & ABOUT
Fashion & Textiles Trivia Night
Venue: Fox's Den, 1075 Bay St. Free, drop-in.
Which inventor patented the first workable sewing machine? Who is credited with inventing the Little Black Dress? Strut your stuff and show off your fashion and textiles know-how. No pressure, it's all fun, with teams competing for bragging rights. So grab a beer, join a team and prepare for a good time. More information
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Thursday September 26, 7-8 pm
EXPLORE MESOPOTAMIA LECTURE SERIES
New Light on an Administrative Device from the Dawn of Writing in the Ancient Near East
Specially ticketed event
Small, unassuming clay balls have come to play a central role in the debate over the origins of writing. It is thought that they represent an early administrative device serving as receipts for various economic transactions. Dr Christopher Woods of the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute discusses the investigation. More information
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Wednesday October 2, 6-10 pm
Fact or Fiction
Join us for the ROM's signature fundraising event in support of curatorial research and educational initiatives at the Museum. Play a hilarious guessing game with ROM experts on the true nature of mysterious objects, compete for an extraordinary prize and enjoy a gourmet dinner.
For more information visit www.rom.on.ca/factorfiction or call 416.586.5772.
With thanks to GardaWorld (Platinum Sponsor) and Hatch (Education Sponsor).
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Wednesday evenings and/or Sunday afternoons to October 20
ROMwalks
ROMwalks provides guided walking tours through Toronto neighbourhoods of architectural and historical interest. Historic Toronto, Sacred Stones & Steeples and Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill are three of the walks offered in September. See the ROMwalks flyer for more information.
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Who inspires you? Nominate today for the Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts
The annual Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts is currently accepting nominations. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements of Ontario artists and arts organizations. More information about the awards, nomination guidelines, and forms can be found on the website. The deadline for the 2014 nominations is December 2, 2013.
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 Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity
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Sunday October 6, 11 am-4 pm
PARTNERS IN PROTECTION:
Toronto Zoo's Great Lakes Program
Included with Museum admission
The Great Lakes Program at the Toronto Zoo encourages students, educators, and families to "Keep Our Great Lakes Great" while learning about local fish species at risk. New for 2013, the Program has initiated a campaign for Ontario's little-known freshwater mussels, entitled "I am Important, I am Protected!" More information
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Saturdays starting September 28. No shows October 5 or 26.
10:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Earth Rangers: Great Lakes Show
Included with Museum admission
Each 20-minute engagement focuses on one of Canada's most beautiful natural wonders: the Great Lakes. Featuring stunning imagery of the Great Lakes and appearances from live Animal Ambassadors. More information
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ROM research on meteorite solves age-old Martian puzzle
In a major discovery released in the scientific journal Nature, ROM Curator Dr. Kim Tait and colleagues have solved an age-old riddle in the geologic history of Mars. It was found that a Martian meteorite from the ROM's collection started as a 200-million-year-old lava flow.
This indicates that at least some of the Martian surface is young - by geologic standards - and provides a clearer picture of the evolution of the Red Planet. More information
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A new way to connect at the ROM
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ROM WiFi now available
Effective September 3, we are pleased to offer ROM visitors free WiFi, powered by Bell Canada. Available throughout the Museum, the system includes a unique landing page with access to wayfinding, social media and more. ROM front-of-house staff and volunteers are available to advise visitors.
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All images (c) ROM unless otherwise indicated. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
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