Exhibitions & Galleries

Exhibition Spaces

Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall

Level B2
Canada’s largest gallery for temporary exhibitions, this new state-of-the-art facility will host major exhibitions from around the world.
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Image: View of Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall.

View of Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall

J.F. Driscoll Family Stair of Wonders

All Levels
Discover some of the Museum's unusual and unique collections as you climb the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal's new staircase. From hundreds of tin soldiers to exotic insect specimens, these objects reveal the breadth of the ROM's collections.
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Image: Victor dan's delphinula, Angaria vicdani.

Victor dan's delphinula, Angaria vicdani.

Herman Herzog Levy Gallery

Level 1
The gallery is the main venue for changing exhibitions on East Asia, showcasing the broad scope and diversity of the ROM's collection of Chinese, Japanese and Korean artifacts.
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Image: View of the Levy Gallery.

View of the Levy Gallery.

Thorsell Spirit House

Level 1
This 740 sq-metre (8,000 sq.-ft) void at the heart of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal incorporates sound and silence, creating a personal Museum experience for each visitor.
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Image: View of Thorsell Spirit House from Level 1.

View of Spirit House from Level 1.

Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court

Level 1
Connecting the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal and the heritage building, the graceful four-story space welcomes visitors as they enter the Museum.
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Image: View of visitors in the Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court.

View of visitors in the Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court.

Samuel HallCrownCurrelly Gallery

Level 1
This majestic open space serves as a place of orientation to the Museum and our collections. Seating areas provide a comfortable way in which to meet friends or relax during your visit. Iconic objects are featured around the gallery’s perimeter.
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Image: View of southwest mural depicting former Museum staff as joust spectators.

View of southwest mural depicting former Museum staff as joust spectators.
 

Roloff Beny Gallery

Level 4
Perched dramatically at the top of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, this large, flexible multimedia gallery hosts exhibitions presented by the Museum's Institute for Contemporary Culture.
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Image: View of the Institute for Contemporary Culture’s Roloff Beny Gallery. 

View of the Institute for Contemporary Culture’s Roloff Beny Gallery.

Liza’s Garden

Rooftop
A dramatic view for c5 restaurant patrons, this lush rooftop garden enhances the Royal Ontario Museum’s sustainability.
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Image: Liza’s Garden when fully grown. Design: PLANT Architect Inc. Green Roof Consultant: Gardens in the Sky. Lighting Consultant: Suzanne Powadiuk. Structural and Roofing Membrane: Halsall Engineering.

Liza’s Garden when fully grown. Design: PLANT Architect Inc. Green Roof Consultant: Gardens in the Sky. Lighting Consultant: Suzanne Powadiuk. Structural and Roofing Membrane: Halsall Engineering.