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Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

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Appreciate edgy art and science at Royal Ontario Museum, Canada's largest museum. Thanks to its strong ties to the University of Toronto, the museum offers informative and up-to-date exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to modern fashion trends. It also houses an extensive collection of artworks from around the globe. Admire the museum's bold exterior, which features striking crystalline features contrasted with the building's original facade. Take a tour of the museum to get the full story behind the pieces on display. To visit Royal Ontario Museum on your trip to Toronto, use our Toronto online tour itinerary maker.
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  • I 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... 
    I 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...  more »
  • The top two floors of the museum were closed without notice. I paid for the full ticket price and even made sure to navigate the website prior to going to make sure nothing was closed. We were unable....  more
    The top two floors of the museum were closed without notice. I paid for the full ticket price and even made sure to navigate the website prior to going to make sure nothing was closed. We were unable....  more »
  • The highly recommended family day attraction for all ages alike is the Royal Ontario museum. The three floors of exhibits span from several continents and date back to millions of years ago. Each one....  more
    The highly recommended family day attraction for all ages alike is the Royal Ontario museum. The three floors of exhibits span from several continents and date back to millions of years ago. Each one....  more »
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  • It is absolutely amazing, you can spend a whole day in the museum. It has different sections of historical ages from all over the world. You can see many things from different civilizations. I loved the geology part. You can find brilliant minerals and stones. It is one of the best museum I have ever seen. Highly recommended to visit.
  • It was great! Lots of exhibits. Progress is being made at the First Peoples Gallery, but more can always be done. I appreciated the the ability to give feedback online, and the box to leave offerings of tobacco or other gifts. The other exhibits are stunning! I felt like a kid again going through the early life and dinosaur exhibits. I also learned a lot in the natural life areas. All the staff I (briefly) spoke with were extremely helpful and respectful. I can't wait to go back to see and learn more!
  • The ROM is World Class, all the way! Better then any of the Smithsonian in Washington DC. It is really a natural history and art & culture museum rolled into one! I only spent a few hours here, however you could come here for days and still be able to take in everything. I would recommend visiting the museum website in advance and prioritize what collections you want to see. Some rooms are going to be more busy then others based on the content. Lots of child friendly exhibits, ask the curators as to which ones are best suited for children. I bought the city pass in advance. NOTE: For the city pass the museum does require you to pick a day of visitation in advance. The city pass made it easy to access the museum. I recommend a visit to the geology collection. Some of the biggest geodes I have ever seen!
  • Clean and organized. Big and spacious museum. The dinosaur floor is a win for the kids and the most packed. In other floors/exhibits, Not so much of the Displays are so archaic but still worth a visit.. The artist's exhibition is also a nice one, they help in introducing promising artists. We enjoyed our visit. We enjoyed it. There’s so many things to see at the ROM. We had less than 2 hours before closing, and wish we had more time. Each floor is full of amazing artifacts! Very informative, quick lines to get in, and worth visiting - especially with the CITY PASS. We will be back!
  • ROM has an amazing collection. Every section you go seems better than the previous. Even if you have specific interests you can't help but appreciate others. If one wants to take a glimpse at every exhibit it can easily take 3 hours to complete the museum. But if one really wants to examine and learn they can spend the whole day in one section

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