{"id":2990,"date":"2011-12-19T13:36:07","date_gmt":"2011-12-19T18:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/?p=2990"},"modified":"2016-07-18T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T19:21:06","slug":"royal-ontario-museum-rom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/royal-ontario-museum-rom\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)<\/strong> opened in 1914 and is now the largest collection of natural history and world cultures in Canada, with a focus on Canadian art and history. The ROM features a vast collection of artifacts from all over the world, covering art, culture , history, archeology, and the natural sciences. Located in the heart of Toronto, the ROM\u2019s collections span both world cultures and natural history. There are numerous permanent and traveling exhibits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Toronto&#8217;s most popular museum<\/h2>\r\n<p>The ROM is a world class museum, and one of <a href=\"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/tag\/must-see-attractions\/\">Toronto&#8217;s most popular attractions<\/a>. Since its grand re-opening in 2007, the Royal Ontario Museum has attracted a vast and steady flow of visitors every day. Many come to look at the building\u2019s rather odd hybrid structure. The ROM is located on one of the most fashionable corners in Toronto and next to the University of Toronto.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum<\/h2>\r\n<p>The ROM features four levels of permanent and temporary galleries. Exhibits on Canadian history and culture are the most popular exhibits at the ROM. These exhibits cover the indigenous inhabitants of Canada, the French explorers, the British colonial period, and independence. Other popular exhibits include the galleries of Asian art and the historical galleries, covering Europe, Asia and the Middle East.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Visiting the Royal Ontario Museum<\/h2>\r\n<p>From galleries of art, archaeology and science, showcasing the world\u2019s culture and natural history, to exciting public programs and events, the ROM offers a truly engaging museum experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Images of the Royal Ontario Museum<\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/royal-ontario-museum-top-view.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Ontario Museum\" title=\"royal-ontario-museum-top-view\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/royal-ontario-museum-top-view.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/royal-ontario-museum-top-view-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"small\">A top-view of the Royal Ontario Museum<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)<\/strong> opened in 1914 and is now the largest collection of natural history and world cultures in Canada, with a focus on Canadian art and history. 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