They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but this new exhibition will leave you speechless. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens to the public tomorrow (November 23) at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and it's stunning! The exhibition is based on an internationally … [Read more...]
Carbon14: When Art & Science Converge
Here's a question that was presented yesterday. "How does the landscape change a culture, and how does a culture change the landscape?" It's an interesting thought because the two, believe it or not, can go hand-in-hand. At the highly-anticipated opening of the Royal Ontario Museum's Contemporary … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: ScopifyROM Enhancing the Museum Experience
When I have a couple hours to myself, or with the kids, we often like to drop into the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto. Even when we travel we tend to include a trip to the local gallery or museum. There's always a "treasure trove" of discovery that we can't wait to get into. I was excited to … [Read more...]
Museum Spotlight: Mesopotamia
The latest exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum features an incredible collection of artifacts that date back to over 3,000 years ago. Mesopotamia makes it's North American debut in Toronto, the only Canadian stop, during it's international tour. Mesopotamia: Inventing Our World highlights … [Read more...]
What to Do: March Break in Toronto
Yay! It's almost time for March Break! If you're in Toronto, or planning a visit, here are some arts events worth checking out! Comic Book Heroes Series at the TIFF Bell Lightbox March 9 to 24 Celebrate those figures heroic enough to fight crime and injustice wherever it may be, and do it … [Read more...]
Wondering what to do this Family Day? (Toronto edition)
What are your plans for this Family Day weekend? Skiiing? Staying in the city perhaps? Here are some great events worth checking out in Toronto! CARNIVAL at the Royal Ontario Museum February 16, 17 and 18 In celebration of Black History Month join in the festivities and participate in … [Read more...]
Jump’ n Wave! It’s Carnival Time!
Get ready for the pomp and pageantry of the summer known as CARNIVAL time! It's a three-week long festival that celebrates Caribbean culture with many great events, foods, exhibitions, and of course the music! A real feast for all of your senses!When I was younger my parents took me to the parade … [Read more...]
The Ultimate (and weirdest) Dinosaur Exhibition is at the ROM
Think you and your kids know dinosaurs? Well, get ready for the most amazing dinosaur exhibition in Canadian museum history!The ULTIMATE DINOSAUR: GIANTS FROM GONDWANA will be unveiled to the public with fascinating species that have been discovered in the southern hemisphere. With … [Read more...]