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Royal Ontario Museum

ArtHistoryNatural HistoryClosed · Opens 10amSee website for pricingMuseum (Line 1)

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's largest museum and one of the biggest in North America, spanning art, world culture and natural history. Its galleries range from one of the world's great dinosaur collections and the fossil-rich Dawn of Life gallery to a top-ranked Chinese collection and the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. The original 1914 heritage building on Queen's Park is fronted by Daniel Libeskind's angular Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, opened in 2007.

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Getting there

100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada

Nearest station: Museum (Line 1), St. George (Lines 1 & 2, accessible), Bay (Line 2)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
ThuToday10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

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Plan Ahead Pricing: admission varies by date, cheaper when booked in advance. Children 3 and under free; discounts for youth, students and seniors. Some special exhibitions carry a $9 surcharge. Third Tuesday of each month 16:00-20:30 free for everyone (advance tickets required, special exhibitions excluded).

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Visitor Information

How much does Royal Ontario Museum cost?
Ticket prices for Royal Ontario Museum change by season and by exhibition. Plan Ahead Pricing: admission varies by date, cheaper when booked in advance. Children 3 and under free; discounts for youth, students and seniors. Some special exhibitions carry a $9 surcharge. Third Tuesday of each month 16:00-20:30 free for everyone (advance tickets required, special exhibitions excluded).. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of Royal Ontario Museum?
Royal Ontario Museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays. Third Tuesday of the month open until 20:30 (free 16:00-20:30). Hours can vary on holidays. The Gallery of Africa, The Americas and Asia-Pacific is closed for construction until 25 September 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Royal Ontario Museum?
Royal Ontario Museum is located at 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada, in the Yorkville / Queen's Park area of Toronto. The nearest stations are Museum (Line 1), St. George (Lines 1 & 2, accessible), Bay (Line 2).
What can I see at Royal Ontario Museum?
Canada's largest museum: dinosaurs, world cultures and a jagged crystal of glass and steel bursting from a 1914 facade. Current highlights include Crawford Lake: Layers in Time, Psychedelics: Art. Culture. Science., BEES: A Story of Survival.
Do I need to book Royal Ontario Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Royal Ontario Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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