YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDEWINTER 2017/18

+ ROM FOR THE HOLIDAYS

+ WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

+ VIKINGS

+ HERE WE ARE HERE

+ MEET ZUUL

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CHRISTIAN DIORPRESENTED BY Holt Renfrew

Until Sun Mar 18, 2018

Featuring breathtaking designs dating from 1947 to 1957, this exhibition explores how and why Christian Dior’s iconic lines, luxury textiles, and romantic embroideries laid the foundation for the global success of the fashion house.ROM.ON.CA/DIOR #ROMDIOREXHIBITION PATRON ROM Friends of Textiles and Costumes and Burnham Brett Endowment Fund

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Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Senior Curator, Nora E. Vaughan Fashion Costume Curatorship

ROM curator Alexandra Palmer highlights a remarkable object in the exhibition.

ROM DAYTIME CHRISTIAN DIOR: FASHION IN PUBLICATIONS AT THE ROM Thu Dec 14, 11 am

ROM SPEAKS 21ST CENTURY ATELIER: REDESIGNING FASHION IN A NEW AGE OF DESIGNThu Feb 8, 7 pmEmerging designers present their work via live models, runway mini-shows, illustrations and conversations.PROGRAM PARTNER Seneca School of Fashion

ROM SPEAKS: CHRISTIAN DIOR LECTURE SERIES SEVEN DECADES OF DIORTue Feb 20, 7 pmFlorence Müller explores the past, present and future of the House of Dior.

ROM DAYTIMEDESIGNING DIOR: MOUNTING THE EXHIBITION Thu Mar 8, 11 am Hear the backstory from those who know.

ROM UCOUTURE EMBROIDERYSun Jan 21, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

ROM UTHE WORLD OF DIORSun Mar 4, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

The Palmyre ball gown is one of the most iconic designs from the 1950s. The embroidery was worked with 32 different sequins and beads and three varied silver

threads. The gown was worn by Toronto socialite Dorothy Boylen

and chosen for her picture on the Toronto Telegram’s Best Dressed List. She was in good company as Oona O’Neill, the fourth wife of Charlie Chaplin, and Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, also had this design in their wardrobes.

SEE FEATURED EXHIBITIONSAND RELATED EVENTS

VIKINGS: THE EXHIBITIONPRESENTED BY Raymond James Ltd.

Until Mon Apr 2, 2018 Bloodthirsty plunderers. Pillaging warriors. Seafaring traders. What do we really know about Vikings? Rarely seen objects, interactives and immersive experiences challenge common perceptions of the Vikings and open a window into their daily lives.

ROM.ON.CA/VIKINGS #VIKINGSTOThe exhibition is a joint venture between and produced by The Swedish History Museum in Sweden and MuseumsPartner in Austria.

TALKSROM CONNECTSAN AFTERNOON WITH VIKINGSSun Feb 18, 2pmModern-day excavations provide new insights into the Norse.

A TRUE VIKING: TALES OF THE ARDNAMURCHAN BOAT BURIAL

SPECTACULAR FINDS FROM BIRKAPROGRAM PARTNER the Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa

ROM SPEAKSTHE WORLD OF VIKINGS: HISTORY ON FILMTue Mar 6, 7 pm Neil Price examines how we retell stories from the ancient world for television audiences. With the cast and crew of the Vikings TV series. PROGRAM PARTNER Take5 Productions

WORKSHOPSROM UVIKING AGE SCANDINAVIASun Jan 21, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

An in-depth look at Viking society as it existed in Scandinavia.

THE EVIDENCE ROOMLast chance: closes Sun Jan 28, 2018An examination of the chilling role architecture played in constructing Auschwitz.

ROM.ON.CA/EVIDENCEOrganized by the University of Waterloo School of Architecture LEAD PATRONS Rob & Penny Richards, The Gerald Schwartz & Heather Reisman Foundation

THE EVIDENCE ROOM: THE HOLOCAUST IN CONTEXTSun Jan 21, 10:30 am-4 pmA panel of experts discusses the installation The Evidence Room, its historic context, and its significance in understanding the mechanisms behind the Holocaust.

BUY VIKINGS PLUS ONE, GET ONE FREEStarting December 16, enjoy three special exhibitions at the same time: VIKINGS: The Exhibition, Christian Dior, and Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Purchase tickets to VIKINGS plus either Dior or Wildlife Photographer, and get free admission to the third exhibition! Valid until March 18, 2018.Not valid during discounted hours of admission. Cannot be combined with other offers. No rainchecks or cash value.

HERE WE ARE HERE: BLACK CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTOpens January 2018Contemporary installations by nine African Canadian artists explore the complexity of historical and current notions of Blackness in Canadian society.

TALKS AND PERFORMANCESROM CONNECTSARTISTS’ PANEL DISCUSSIONFri Jan 26, 6 pm

ROM DAYTIMEHERE WE ARE HERE: A CURATOR’S VIEWThu Feb 8, 11 am

ROM CONNECTSHEART OF A POET: AFUA COOPERSun Feb 11

ROM CONNECTSWHEN BLUE FALLS IN TO THE OCEANSun Mar 4 A performance by Jessica Karuhanga.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEARUntil Sun Mar 18, 2018One hundred all-new images reveal fascinating animal behaviour, otherworldly marine scenes, and breathtaking landscapes. Starting December 12, download the described audio tour with curatorial stories.

ROM.ON.CA/WPY #ROMWPYWildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.

TALKSROM SPEAKSPHOTO ARKTue Jan 23, 7 pmNational Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is building a photographic record of all animal species.

ROM DAYTIMEVISUAL NARRATIVES FOR SCIENCE AND CONSERVATIONThu Feb 22, 11 am

WORKSHOPSROM UVISUAL STORYTELLING: CREATING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER Sun Jan 28, 10:30 am-3:30 pmJoin Neil Ever Osborne, photographer-in-residence with Canadian Geographic, and learn how conservation photography and filmmaking can link people and the planet.ROM UCAPTURING WILDLIFE WITH PEN & PAPERSun Feb 11, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

ROM WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR CONTEST Dec 15-Feb 3 You could win a trip for two to Ecuador, including an Amazon jungle homestay! ROM.ON.CA/CONTEST

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TALKS AND WORKSHOPSROM DAYTIMEMEET ZUUL, THE DESTROYER OF SHINS!Thu Jan 11, 11 amThere’s a brand new dinosaur in the neighbourhood! Come learn what makes Zuul so unusual.PROGRAM PARTNER ROM Friends of Palaeontology

ROM DAYTIMEARCHAEOLOGY IN TIMES OF WAR: THE CASE OF SYRIA AND IRAQThu Jan 25, 11 am

ROM CONNECTSARTICULATING DINOSAURSSun Jan 28Learn how the prehistoric past is visualized in modern imaginations.

ROM SPEAKS: MADELEINE A. FRITZ LECTURE IN PALAEONTOLOGYMARY HIGBY SCHWEITZER Tue Jan 30, 7 pmDid you know it’s possible to recover biomolecules from ancient fossils, including dinosaurs? Learn what this can tell us about prehistoric Earth.

ROM UAN INTRODUCTION TO NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGYSun Feb 25, 10:30 am-3:30 pmGallery tours, a visit to VIKINGS, and hands-on activities provide a window into how we explore the human history of Canada and the United States.

ROM RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM & ANNUAL VAUGHAN LECTURETue Feb 27

ROM SPEAKS: 2018 DARWIN DAY LECTUREDRYING WITHOUT DYINGTue Feb 13, 7 pmHow do mysterious and microscopic tardigrades survive everything from the hottest deserts to Antarctica?

EVENTSROM FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ENCORE Fri Jan 26, doors open 7 pmLive entertainment and DJs warm up this winter Friday night! Explore our stunning galleries, hit the dance floor, or indulge in tasty food and drinks at Toronto’s favourite social destination.

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ROM WINTER FRIDAYSFri Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Starts 5:30 pmDiscounted general admission for all ages. Head up to the welcoming c5 Lounge for drinks, live music, and a spectacular view of the Toronto skyline. PROGRAM PARTNER Music Africa

ROM DAYTIMEDARWIN’S DEVILS AND THE TREE OF LIFE: EVOLUTION THROUGH THE LENS OF POETRYThu Feb 15, 11 amHear how poetry written under Charles Darwin’s star can help us understand what it means to live as a part of the world he discovered.

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KIDSAND FAMILIES

FUN FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDSMuseum hours: Tue Dec 26–Sat Jan 6: 10 am-7 pm Except Sun Dec 31, Sun Jan 7: 10 am-5:30 pmSee website for activity times.This year, the Museum is the perfect holiday gathering place for all ages!

· Three special exhibitions (VIKINGS, Dior, and Wildlife Photographer of the Year) will transport you to three very different worlds.

· Play Viking games such as antler dice, Nine Men’s Morris, Fivestones, and Riddling.

· Be a Paper Couturier: create your own unique look to take home.

· Discover incredible animal facts and get close to some exotic wildlife.

· Be ready to sing when Sonshine and Broccoli take the stage with new songs and fan favourites.

· Extended evening hours mean there’s plenty of time to make extraordinary holiday memories.

ROM FOR THE HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY CAMP Tue Jan 2–Fri Jan 5Power up young imaginations in this lively week of learning, movement and making. An inventive and diverse day camp for ages 5 to 14.

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH BREAK Travel back to the Viking era! Legendary explorers on land and sea, imaginative myth-makers and skilled craftspeople, the Norse left a multi-faceted legacy. The Museum will be buzzing with displays, performances, and hands-on activities reflecting the best of the Viking spirit.

Drop-in family fun: Sat Mar 10–Sun Mar 18

Day camp for kids: Mon Mar 12–Fri Mar 16 ROM.ON.CA/MARCHBREAK

FAMILY FUNDAY: FOSSIL FESTSun Jan 28 Drop-in activities 11 am-4 pmPacked with exciting experiences and hands-on activities, Fundays are special days of discovery. Today, meet our new dinosaur Zuul, Destroyer of Shins, search for dino bones, talk with ROM experts, and find out what digging the past is all about.

FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKENDSat Feb 17–Mon Feb 19Bring the family and spend quality time together, your way. Relax as you marvel at remarkable objects. Or plan your visit around a performance and feast your eyes and ears on music, dance, and movement.

ROMKids JUNIOR7-week sessions start Tue Jan 9, Wed Jan 10, Sat Jan 13Inspire your toddler’s imagination and sense of discovery as you tour galleries and meet other parents and children during creative play-based activities. For ages 2 to 4, accompanied by an adult.

SATURDAY CLUB7-week morning, afternoon and full-day sessions start Sat Jan 13Dino Hunters, Clay Days, Knight School, and more! Get creative with science experiments, art projects, and hands-on educational adventures. For ages 4 to 14.SUPPORTED BY Philip and Berthe Morton Foundation

BABY & ME: STROLLING THE ROM6-week sessions start Mon Jan 15, Thu Jan 18, Fri Jan 19Tour the ROM and enjoy adult learning and conversation in a baby-friendly atmosphere while your little one marvels at the new sights!

ROMKids DAY CAMPFri Jan 19, Fri Feb 16Looking for something for the kids to do on school PA days? Drop them off at the ROM for a day of learning and fun. For ages 5 to 14.

ROM SLEEPOVERSFri Jan 12, Fri Feb 23

Your ultimate backstage pass! Explore galleries, meet ROM experts, create a masterpiece, and show off at our PJ karaoke party. Then bunk down for the night and dream of adventures while a giant dino keeps watch.

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TICKETSFOR QUICK ENTRY, BUY ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE AT ROM.ON.CAWith Toronto CityPASS, save 33% or more off admission to the ROM plus four more top Toronto attractions for one low price.

MEMBERSHIPWith unlimited free admission to VIKINGS: The Exhibition, Christian Dior, and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, a ROM Membership is the best way to explore all the Museum has to offer. Exclusive previews, tours, lectures and more—join today!ROM.ON.CA/MEMBERSHIP #ROMmembers

REGULAR HOURSOpen daily 10 am -5:30 pm Friday closing times vary; check website.* Closed December 25

ACCESSIBILITYThe ROM is committed to removing barriers to participation for all visitors, with the ROM Community Access Network (ROMCAN), tactile tours, ASL-interpreted tours, described audio tours and more.ROM.ON.CA/ACCESS

In the heart of downtown, near transit and parking.

Open daily 10 am-4:30 pm Friday closing times vary; check website.*Healthy and comfort foods for the whole family: deli sandwiches, salads, mac‘n’cheese, burgers, pizza and more—with a sweet table to die for.

ROM BOUTIQUEOpen daily 11 am-6:30 pm Friday closing times vary; check website.*Nowhere else will you find such unique treasures: home décor, jewellery, clothing, and fun stuff for kids, all inspired by our collections. Make us your first stop for holiday gifts!

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AVIS AUX VISITEURS FRANCOPHONESPresque toutes les galeries du ROM sont bilingues et la plupart de nos expositions aussi. Des visites commentées et des plans sont également offerts en français. Pour en savoir plus ou pour obtenir la version française de cette brochure (format PDF), nous vous invitons à visiter notre site Web à l’adresseROM.ON.CA/FR

*SEE ROM.ON.CA/VISIT FOR TIMES, TICKETS AND DETAILS.Printed in Canada, 12/17. All images unless otherwise noted © ROM, 2017. Images: Cover: photo © William Klein. Page 2: Palmyre evening dress (detail). Celanese acetate satin by Robert Perrier; embroidery by Ginisty et Quénolle. Christian Dior, Paris, Automne-Hiver 1952-3. 970.286.3. Gift of Mrs. M. James Boylen. Page 3: Pendant, Thor’s hammer. Silver, filigree ornamentation. Unknown findspot, Scania, Sweden. © Swedish History Museum. Page 4: Top: Sewage Surfer, detail © Justin Hofman, USA, Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Middle: © Photo by Grahm S. Jones/National Geographic Photo Ark. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Ohio. After a photo shoot, a clouded leopard cub climbs on Sartore’s head. Cubs are illegally hunted for their spotted pelts. Bottom: Souvenir is a multi-media installation that uses 2000 blackened souvenir spoons to challenge stereotypical representations of Black Canadians, as it illustrates their persistent positioning—as displayed, displaced and disappeared. © Chantal Gibson. Page 5: Drawing of Zuul by Danielle Dufault. ROM Friday Night Live photo courtesy of ElectriCITY Events. Page 7: Top left: Photo by Paul Orenstein. Page 8: photo © Sam Javanrouh. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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