Biodiversity Exposition
Where do the specimens from this exposition come from?
Locations all over the world
How many items are on exposition in this gallery?
One thousand
Who was the main donor for the renaissance ROM expansion?
Michael Lee-Chin
How does the ROM compare to other museums within Canada?
It is the biggest museum in Canada
The ROM is surrounded by which institution?
University of Toronto
Which animal home can we explore?
Fox den
How much does it cost to enter this gallery?
Entrance is free
How much did Michael Lee-Chin donate?
$30 million Canadian dollars
When was it inaugurated?
1914
What’s the closest subway station to the ROM?
Museum Station
Which animal’s teeth can we touch?
Shark's teeth
Where do the items come from?
All over Canada, Alaska and south of the Canada-United States border.
What is the expansion nicknamed?
The Crystal
When did it become independent?
1968
What is the closest subway station with elevator accessibility?
St. George Station
Which animal’s skin can we touch?
Snake skin
How old are the oldest items?
Pre-European times.
Where was the original sketch for the expansion drawn?
On a napkin
How many galleries does it contain?
40
How much does it cost to enter the ROM?
- $25 for adults
- $18.75 for teenagers
- $15.25 for children (4-14)
How old are the oldest animals on display?
Hundreds of years old
What themes are explored in this gallery?
Travel, subsistence, family life, the spiritual world, and artistic expressions
When was it opened?
Summer of 2007
What are three kinds of expositions that one can visit at the ROM?
- Dinosaurs;
- Minerals and meteorites;
- Canadian and European historical artifacts;
- African, Near Eastern, and East Asian art.
- Fossils from the Burgess Shale in British Columbia
- Design and fine art
How many times is the ROM open a week?
Everyday