Since 1912
About the Royal Ontario Museum
Canada's largest museum of natural history and world cultures
2.5M+ visitors annually
Annual Visitors
6M+ artifacts and specimens
Collection Items
40+ galleries and exhibition spaces
Exhibition Spaces
Established in 1912
Founded
Our Mission
To inspire wonder and build understanding of human cultures and the natural world through our collections, research, exhibitions and education programs.
Our History
Founded in 1912, the ROM has grown to become one of the largest museums in North America, with over 6 million items in our collections.
Over 110 years of inspiring wonder and discovery
Home to world-renowned collections and research
A leader in museum innovation and education