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The ROM’s New Forbidden City Exhibit and the Children of the Palace

March 11, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are so many secrets and stories of the Forbidden City. For over 500 years, Chinese Emperors and their families lived within the walls of opulence and away from public eye. Behind the gates of the world's largest imperial palace is an incredible collection of extraordinary treasures. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Arts Tagged With: China, Chinese Artifacts, Forbidden City, history, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

What to do this March Break in Toronto

February 28, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We are staying in the city this coming March Break - big kid is getting his braces off! Hooray! So, I'm looking at options on what to do in the city. Maybe you are too? Whether you've got time off work to spend with the kids or they're with caregivers or grandparents there's plenty to keep them busy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays, The Arts Tagged With: AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, bakery, camp, digiPlaySpace, Earth Rangers, Freehand School of Art, Kensington Market, le dolci, march break, Pawsitively Paws, Ramen, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Snakes and Lattes, st lawrence market, TIFF, Toronto, yorkdale

Google Canada Unveils Winning Doodles by Kids!

February 26, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Did you notice the Google logo doodle yet? The sea telescope logo creation was announced as the winning entry created by Cindy Tang, a 17 year old student from Ontario! Google Canada recently hosted "Doodle4Google", the first-ever national competition designed to inspire students to get creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: Canada, Cindy Tang, Doodle4Google, Google, logo, Royal Ontario Museum

Is It REAL or FAKE? Museum Diaries Doc Series Reveals The Stories

February 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

When you visit a museum it's truly a treasure trove of artifacts and filled with incredible stories! Each piece has a history but do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? It's not just about the ancient priceless Egyptian tombs or massive dinosaur bones or the Emperors clothes. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts, TV Tagged With: Artifacts, Borneo, documentary, Museum Diaries, Museums, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, television, TVO, Up Front Entertainment

What To See & Do This FAMILY DAY Weekend!

February 10, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

What a bonus!  Monday, February 17th is Family Day! YIPPEE!!! A perfect break from this crazy cold winter we've been experiencing. But what to do? Here are a few suggestions! ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM) Celebrates Biodiversity! (February 15 to 17) The ROM is bringing out live animals, crafts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holidays Tagged With: AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian International AutoShow, Clifford the Big Red Dog, deerhurst resort, events, family, Family Day, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Horseshoe Resort, KGO, kids, NetFlix, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, TIFF, TIFF Bell Lightbox, TIFF NEXT WAVE, Toronto, Volkswagen

Night at the Museum: When Everything Comes to Life

December 16, 2013 by Sonya 2 Comments

We were watching the film Night at the Museum with the kids the other night. Ben Stiller mentioned that everything comes to life once the night falls...and then we experienced it. It’s nighttime and the doors are closed to the public. Only sleepover guests have full access to the Royal Ontario … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family, Travel Tagged With: family, fun, Night at the Museum, ROM, ROM Sleepover, Royal Ontario Museum, sleepovers, staycation, Toronto

World’s Best Wildlife Photography of the Year

November 22, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: The Arts Tagged With: BBC Worldwide, Canadian Geographic, competition, London, Natural History Museum, photography, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Museum Spotlight: Mesopotamia

July 7, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, The Arts Tagged With: Artifacts, British Museum, Civilization, Exhibition, history, Mesopotamia, Museum, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

What to Do: March Break in Toronto

March 4, 2013 by Sonya

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...]

Filed Under: Family, Family Tagged With: AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, digiPlaySpace, Disney on Ice, march break, Rockin Ever After, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, ScoobyDoo Live, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, UrbanMoms

The Ultimate (and weirdest) Dinosaur Exhibition is at the ROM

June 21, 2012 by Sonya

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Augmented Reality, families, Gondwana, kids, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ultimate Dinosaurs, UrbanMoms

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