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Cloudscape

Xiaojing Yan's installation of intricate cloud forms in paper and natural reed, inspired by traditional Chinese landscape painting.

Now showingFrom 1 Oct 2024

Critical Minerals: Critical Choices

Gallery installation in Earth's Treasures on the minerals essential to a net-zero society, and the lifestyle choices tied to them.

Now showing1 Sept 2025 – 3 Jan 2027

Crawford Lake: Layers in Time

How sediments of a small lake near Milton, Ontario record 1,000 years of human impact, making it the "golden spike" candidate for the Anthropocene.

Now showing27 Sept 2025 – 3 Jan 2027

Chinese Zodiac Case: Year of the Horse

ROM's annual zodiac installation marks the Year of the Horse with horse figures from early China, once placed in tombs to serve the dead.

Now showing10 Feb – 31 Jan 2027

Psychedelics: Art. Culture. Science.

A research-driven look at the cultural, historical and scientific significance of psychedelics through artworks, objects, botanical specimens and interactives.

Now showing6 Jun – 6 Dec

Bethlehem Bride

Installation on the thob al-malak, the hand-embroidered 'royal dress' worn by Bethlehem brides, and the coded art of Palestinian tatreez embroidery.

Now showingFrom 16 Jun

Permanent Collections

James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs

One of the world's best dinosaur collections: T. rex, the huge Barosaurus 'Gordo' and the ankylosaur Zuul, in galleries expanded in autumn 2025.

Permanent collection

Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity

Life on Earth past, present and future, from 'Bull' the southern white rhino to a live coral reef, with a focus on conservation.

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Willner Madge Gallery: Dawn of Life

A 4-billion-year journey from life's origins to the age of dinosaurs, told through one of the world's most astounding fossil collections.

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Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Gallery: China

One of the top ten Chinese collections outside China, spanning nearly 10,000 years from prehistory to the Qing Dynasty.

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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) and 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, Critical Minerals: Critical Choices and James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs.

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.