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Royal Ontario Museum

📍 100 Queens Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6, Canada

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Introduction

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is located beside Queen's Park in Toronto. Founded in 1914, it is Canada's largest museum and a world-class comprehensive museum. Its collections span world cultures and natural history, including dinosaur fossils, minerals and gems, Chinese temple art, ancient Egyptian artifacts, Canadian Indigenous cultures and biodiversity, among other permanent exhibits. The 2007 "Crystal" extension designed by architect Daniel Libeskind has become an iconic Toronto building, making it a core destination for cultural and scientific tourism in the city.

✨ Highlights

Canada's largest comprehensive museum, founded in 1914, covering world cultures and natural history

At Royal Ontario Museum, Canada's largest comprehensive museum, founded in 1914, covering world cultures and natural history is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

The "Crystal" extension designed by Daniel Libeskind is an iconic Toronto building

At Royal Ontario Museum, The "Crystal" extension designed by Daniel Libeskind is an iconic Toronto building is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

World-class permanent exhibits including dinosaur fossils, minerals and gems, and Chinese temple art

At Royal Ontario Museum, World-class permanent exhibits including dinosaur fossils, minerals and gems, and Chinese temple art is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Free admission on the third Tuesday evening of each month

At Royal Ontario Museum, Free admission on the third Tuesday evening of each month is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00); closed on Mondays; free admission on the third Tuesday of each month 16:00-20:30; closed on December 25; admission: Adult about 26 CAD (Plan Ahead Pricing offers better rates when booking online in advance, walk-up prices may be higher), senior 65+ about 21 CAD, ages 4-14 about 16 CAD, ages 3 and under free; special exhibition tickets extra; ages 4-17 free with the Canada Strong Pass.

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Royal Ontario Museum?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00); closed on Mondays; free admission on the third Tuesday of each month 16:00-20:30; closed on December 25; admission: Adult about 26 CAD (Plan Ahead Pricing offers better rates when booking online in advance, walk-up prices may be higher), senior 65+ about 21 CAD, ages 4-14 about 16 CAD, ages 3 and under free; special exhibition tickets extra; ages 4-17 free with the Canada Strong Pass. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.