The Royal Ontario Museum dazzles with its striking modern architecture and a sprawling collection of dinosaur fossils, world cultures, and artistic treasures.
"If you’re looking for a one-stop shop of a museum, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is your best bet. Originally established in 1912 as collection of five museums dedicated to archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, and geology, ROM has since consolidated its efforts, covering everything from natural and cultural history to fine arts and design within the same massive space. It’s not often you can find dinosaur bones and fashion exhibitions within the same space. Be sure to spend a few minutes lingering outside the Queen's Park entrance, too, to best appreciate starchitect Daniel Libeskind's geometric marvel of a structure, dubbed the "Michael Lee-Chin Crystal," part of a multi-million dollar expansion to the museum, unveiled in 2007." - Stefanie Waldek
"If you’re looking for a one-stop shop of a museum, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is your best bet. Originally established in 1912 as collection of five museums dedicated to archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, and geology, ROM has since consolidated its efforts, covering everything from natural and cultural history to fine arts and design within the same massive space. It’s not often you can find dinosaur bones and fashion exhibitions within the same space. Be sure to spend a few minutes lingering outside the Queen's Park entrance, too, to best appreciate starchitect Daniel Libeskind's geometric marvel of a structure, dubbed the "Michael Lee-Chin Crystal," part of a multi-million dollar expansion to the museum, unveiled in 2007." - Stefanie Waldek
"Another Toronto staple on the museum scene, The Royal Museum of Ontario is known locally as “The ROM.” The building itself is an art piece, so even if you don’t get in, go and check its amazing mix of heritage architecture and contemporary “Crystal” addition. The museum focuses on art, world culture, and natural history, with permanent galleries that show dinosaur fossils, Chinese architecture, First Peoples’ art and culture, costumes and textiles, etc. The ROM is a large museum with such a broad collection that it is easy to spend an entire day exploring it." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"Royal Ontario Museum From the outside, the Royal Ontario Museum appears to havebeen struck by a mineral formation from outer space. When the original buildingwas overhauledby starchitect Daniel Libeskind, many locals were dismayed by the new addition, called the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, but most have come around to its angular charms. Visitors to this museumof world cultures and natural history can work their way through galleries showcasing Chinese sculptures, Canada ’s First Nationsartifacts and crafts, dinosaur skeletons, and Byzantine artwork. Special exhibitshave included everything from the intricate textiles of Mexico to an in-depth look at the culture of tattoos."
"Royal Ontario Museum From the outside, the Royal Ontario Museum appears to havebeen struck by a mineral formation from outer space. When the original buildingwas overhauledby starchitect Daniel Libeskind, many locals were dismayed by the new addition, called the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, but most have come around to its angular charms. Visitors to this museumof world cultures and natural history can work their way through galleries showcasing Chinese sculptures, Canada ’s First Nationsartifacts and crafts, dinosaur skeletons, and Byzantine artwork. Special exhibitshave included everything from the intricate textiles of Mexico to an in-depth look at the culture of tattoos."
