Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
About
Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology, the ROM plays a vital role in advancing our global understanding of the artistic, cultural and natural world.
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- Michelle M14 contributionsDisappointjngI found a 15%discount code online for admission, with that it still cost my family of 4 $93.00 to get in (part of this was an additional $8 per person for another exhibit) - I personally was very disappointed. Things are so unaffordable. If I’m paying $100 essentially for admission, I SHOULD NOT have to pay extra to see the “special” exhibits! My entry fee should entitle me to access to the ENTIRE MUSEUM. This is completely unreasonable to me, and I won’t be returning. We used to love coming here but now between cost of admission, seeing the “cool” exhibits, and travel back and forth and a meal it’s a $300 day for a small family, and not something fun and affordable we can do multiple times. The exhibit I did pay extra for was nice, but not worth an extra fee IMO. Everything is just a money grab now. Sad.Hello O3572JXmichellem, Thank you visiting the museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with the appropriate departments. ROM is committed to providing a world-class experience to everyone we welcome and the feedback we receive from our visitors is valued and will help us to continue to improve the museum. All the best,Written April 30, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Travelled with familyWritten March 7, 2023
- ACAlbuquerque, New Mexico195 contributionsGive yourself 3-4 hours for full visitThis is one of the better large institution museums I've been to that spans enough material to keep you interested. It is a mix of natural history, art, and historical. We spent around 4 hours walking through the exhibits, and could've taken longer. They do a great job featuring the Indigenous people of their specific area ( some museums just display whatever from unrelated regions) and collections that told full stories about the country's periods. Some of the rooms were hard to get to, and the signs were not completely clear, but it looks like the museum expanded on top of itself, making that part a bit hard.Hello flowerfilled, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed ROM, across all the permanent collections. We always appreciate learning which exhibitions our visitors were impressed with most and are happy to learn that you enjoyed our First People's gallery in particular. We will take your feedback regarding our signage into consideration to improve our visitor experience. To help visitors navigate their way through the museum, map guides are available on our main floor and can also be downloaded from our website. We hope to welcome you back another time soon!Written May 31, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten May 27, 2023
- minsterman66Chippenham, United Kingdom132 contributionsGood regional museumA really good museuem that told its story from the regional point of view. Really good First Nations exhibit and enjoyed the dinosaur wing. You need to allow yourself a good 2- 3 hours to do it justice.Hello minstermann66, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the museum and your tour of our natural history exhibits on the second floor. ROM is a museum of art, culture and nature and there is something for everyone to appreciate regardless of age. If you have an opportunity to visit ROM again, we recommend visiting our special exhibition T: rex: The Ultimate Predator (at ROM until September 4, 2023). We hope you welcome you back another time soon! All the best,Written July 8, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten July 8, 2023
- CATHERINE TVaughan, Canada4 contributionsFREE show at ROMWe went to ROM for the free main floor show. The exhibit items were reasonably presented except the sign to view the free show is not clear. I hope they can consider adding more signs to guide us to the free show. More free shows are welcome as it helps us to introduce our ROM to our friends who are travellers and may want to pay to see more afterwards. Great marketing initiative.Hello catherinetN5673NG, Thank you for visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our Free Main Floor program this summer (until September 4, 2023) gives visitors the opportunity to see the galleries of China, Korea, and First Peoples free of charge as well as enjoy live cultural performances every day, and we're happy to hear that you introduced your friends to ROM and included us in their Toronto itinerary! We appreciate your comments regarding the signage available to help guide our visitors and explain our Free Main Floor offering, which we'll be sure to share with the appropriate departments. We strive to provide a world-class experience for everyone we welcome and your feedback helps us towards this goal. Until next time,Written September 4, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten August 31, 2023
- Yeti1988Denver, Colorado99 contributionsNothing to write home aboutHonestly, this museum seemed rather small. It is also laid out like a labyrinth: after reaching the end of some exhibits you have to double-back to see something new. All this being said, I did really enjoy the first floor sections On Japan/Korea/China and the art therin. The gem and mineral section was also ver extensive. Other than that, I'd say give it a pass because there is nothing too terribly striking about this museum.Hello Yeti1988, Thank you for visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with the appropriate departments. ROM is committed to providing a world-class experience to everyone we welcome and the feedback we receive from our visitors is valued and will help us to continue to improve the museum. In addition to our Asian suite exhibitions, ROM has four floors of galleries housing extensive collections of art and culture, and we hope you had an opportunity to see some of these other galleries during your visit. All the best,Written November 5, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten October 21, 2023
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Jasmine
70 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
I enjoyed getting lost in the numerous cultures the ROM had on display. It was like going back in time. Every culture had a variety of art to observe. If you love history and learning about different cultures, consider visiting the ROM!
Written November 21, 2023
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Hello jw81496,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your review. With four floors of galleries and exhibitions on art, culture, and nature, ROM definitely has something for everyone.
We hope to welcome you back another time soon!
Until next time,
Written November 24, 2023
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Colleen O
Calgary, Canada11 contributions
Loved the lay out of the museum, the displays .
Learned things and saw things I had never experienced. Lots of levels of education and learning
Learned things and saw things I had never experienced. Lots of levels of education and learning
Written November 3, 2023
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Hello 911colleenp,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your review. With four floors of galleries and exhibitions on art, culture, and nature, ROM provides a lot to take in on each visit.
We hope to welcome you back another time soon!
Written November 5, 2023
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DayTrip279484
2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Each exhibit genre takes you to a different time/place. A journey into our past while living in the present. Plan on a couple of days; one is insufficient and I became careless in my appreciation. Wish the lighting to read the inscriptions fully honored the exhibit.
Written November 3, 2023
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Hello DayTrip279484,
Thank you visiting the museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your comments regarding the content of our exhibitions and inscriptions and we will share your feedback with the appropriate departments.
ROM is committed to providing a world-class experience to everyone we welcome and the feedback we receive from our visitors is valued and will help us to continue to improve the museum.
All the best,
Written November 5, 2023
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BMichael
4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
A waste of time and money.
It was a first time there as my wife and I are seniors. Employees and volunteers were unhelpful and rude. Information booth person should provide accurate information regarding tours. We were told to meet in an incorrect place where we missed the 12pm tour and after waiting then rudely told it left and was our fault we missed it!
Otherwise the 3 floors are tired, disorganized and un-inspiring. School groups of kids running around unsupervised.
Shall never return here.
It was a first time there as my wife and I are seniors. Employees and volunteers were unhelpful and rude. Information booth person should provide accurate information regarding tours. We were told to meet in an incorrect place where we missed the 12pm tour and after waiting then rudely told it left and was our fault we missed it!
Otherwise the 3 floors are tired, disorganized and un-inspiring. School groups of kids running around unsupervised.
Shall never return here.
Written October 26, 2023
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Hello Course_Condition,
Thank you for visiting ROM and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the focus of our staff and volunteers as well as our docent tours. Feedback from our visitors allows us to continue to offer a world-class experience to everyone we welcome, and we have shared your feedback with the appropriate departments.
We hope to welcome you back another time soon.
All the best,
Written November 5, 2023
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BMichael
4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
What a waste of time and money!
Wanted to do a tour and the grumpy lady at the information booth told to wait in the chairs near the tour sign. After waiting for the 12pm tour for a half hour, the same grumpy lady said it left! No notification at all!
The 3 floors are disorganized, a playground for loud unsupervised school groups of children.
The volunteers and employees are unhelpful and can’t answer questions about the place.
Will never return to this amateur mess.
Wanted to do a tour and the grumpy lady at the information booth told to wait in the chairs near the tour sign. After waiting for the 12pm tour for a half hour, the same grumpy lady said it left! No notification at all!
The 3 floors are disorganized, a playground for loud unsupervised school groups of children.
The volunteers and employees are unhelpful and can’t answer questions about the place.
Will never return to this amateur mess.
Written October 25, 2023
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Yeti1988
Denver, CO99 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Solo
Honestly, this museum seemed rather small. It is also laid out like a labyrinth: after reaching the end of some exhibits you have to double-back to see something new. All this being said, I did really enjoy the first floor sections On Japan/Korea/China and the art therin. The gem and mineral section was also ver extensive. Other than that, I'd say give it a pass because there is nothing too terribly striking about this museum.
Written October 21, 2023
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Hello Yeti1988,
Thank you for visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with the appropriate departments. ROM is committed to providing a world-class experience to everyone we welcome and the feedback we receive from our visitors is valued and will help us to continue to improve the museum.
In addition to our Asian suite exhibitions, ROM has four floors of galleries housing extensive collections of art and culture, and we hope you had an opportunity to see some of these other galleries during your visit.
All the best,
Written November 5, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
James P
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Solo
The museum has drastically changed since my last visit, roughly 10 years ago. The Life of Earth exhibit which covers virtually the entire second floor is the highlight. The model ships exhibit, located in the lower level, was also a highlight for me. I did miss (somewhat) the model rooms section which is gone now, but since it was nearly deserted when I saw it, its' loss is understandable.
Written October 18, 2023
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Hello Global317073,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring our galleries and exhibitions. With so much to see, every visitor has their own personal highlight of the museum, and we appreciate you sharing which spaces you enjoyed most!
We hope to welcome you back another time soon!
All the best,
Written October 21, 2023
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Larry L
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Limited exhibits, if you visited The MET Museum or Natural History Museum in NYC, you should not vist the ROM.
Written October 12, 2023
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Hello larryIC278BL,
Thank you for visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with the appropriate departments. ROM is committed to providing a world-class experience to everyone we welcome and the feedback we receive from our visitors is valued and will help us to continue to improve the museum.
In addition to our natural history exhibitions, ROM has four floors of galleries housing extensive collections of art and culture, and we hope you had an opportunity to see some of these other galleries during your visit.
All the best,
Written October 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ray .D
Toronto, Canada14 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A very interesting place to be with kids. Good for families and people who like a little history and dinos. Has many subjects. Good place to go, but the service is okay.
Written October 9, 2023
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Hello Raytraveler1234,
Thank you for visiting the museum and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad you enjoyed our extensive galleries of art, culture and nature, and especially the large collection of Dinosaurs on the second floor.
We hope to welcome you back another time soon.
All the best,
Written October 21, 2023
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Roland R
42 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Huge museum. Great stuff and great staff. Lots of things to see and learn. True treasures! Every minute spent is worthwhile.
Written October 8, 2023
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Hello Q7280EFrolandr,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. ROM offers four floors of exhibitions and galleries on art, culture, and nature and we are delighted that you had a memorable tour of the museum.
We hope to welcome you to ROM again and that you have an opportunity to see more of our galleries in the future.
All the best,
Written October 21, 2023
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Sahar S
1 contribution
Can I check my suitcase in a locker during visiting the museum? I come directly from the airport and have several hours till I hotel check in time
Lisa A
Toronto, Canada13 contributions
There are no lockers but they have a coat room. I am not sure of checking a suitcase. I didn't use the coat check in.
jelomu
Niagara Falls, Canada320 contributions
We are planning on visiting at the end of May.
It looks like they want you to pre book time slots for the special exhibits and I’m trying to plan how
The wildlife photographer is on level 3 centreblock
The Great Whales exhibit is on level B2,Garfield Weston Hall
What would be the best plan for 2 adults and 3 teens?
Main Entrance and do the main level first?
Or should I book the time slots for our arrival time, then go back and look at everything else
Is anyone experienced with the layout and know how long the main level takes?
It adds so much more pressure to book two time slots when they are not close together and I don’t know how long each one will take
Please help, I’d really appreciate it!
ArturMargaryan
Yerevan, Armenia803 contributions
It all depends on your abilities.
Although I think you will be able to see everything. It is important for you to understand what is most interesting for you, plan your visit accordingly, and visit the other halls the rest of the time. Good luck.
GrandAdventure31
Newcastle, Canada37 contributions
How much time should I allow for visiting the ROM?
operalover939
Toronto, Canada2,975 contributions
Three hours should suffice. You probably wont be able to see everything, but you’ll manage to see quite a lot.
LM807
Thunder Bay, Canada40 contributions
What is a good age range for kids visiting the ROM? Are there exhibits of interest for older kids?
Ross H
Toronto, Canada5 contributions
I have seen kindergarten groups enjoying the ROM, so any age more than maybe 4 would enjoy some of the exhibits. There is something there for all ages and interests. All that is required is curiosity!
Arlene H
King City, Canada4 contributions
where to park
Ashim (my2centscanada)
Ottawa, Canada124 contributions
There no indoor parking but plenty of garages around the ROM.
Gabriel C
Jericoacoara, CE1 contribution
Can we leave our luggage at the coat check during our visit to the museum?
Paulo Mosciaro
Rio de Janeiro, RJ187 contributions
I am not sure...
They have Space for it in many other spots...look at the site of the museum....
Good luck !!!
Au
260 contributions
A quelle heure sont les visites guidées (en français) ? Merci
Alexander G
Cancun, Mexico15 contributions
A l'huere que tu voudrais. Quant vous arrivez, Vous devez le demander
Writer_Traveling
New Hamburg, Canada4 contributions
Are there lockers available where I can store our lunch and snacks, so I don't have to carry them with us (which I believe is against the ROM'S policies)? We went years ago, and I think they had lockers on the lower level... but things may have changed...
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, Canada
Hi there, thanks for your question. We do not have lockers though visitors can check their items with our Coat Check. Please see a member of staff and they would be happy to help you.
I hope this helps.
Thomas G.
do i need a reserved time slot to see photo exhibits?
Lisa M
10 contributions
No,I can't remember anytime I had to reserve.
do you need a reserved time slot for the photo exhibition
GEORGE K
Toronto, Canada19 contributions
No ,nothing of the sort
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