Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is Canada’s largest museum and a leading center for art, world culture, natural history, and research. Established in 1912 and opened in 1914, it grew from University of Toronto and Ontario educational collections and long remained closely linked to the university. Its buildings evolved from an original complex of five specialized museums into a layered landmark that includes the 1933 east wing, the 1984 terrace galleries, and the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, opened in 2007. With more than 18 million items in 40 galleries, including the world’s largest Burgess Shale fossil collection, it remains a major cultural institution shaped by expansion, governance changes, and public debate.

Ontario · Canada