Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket Toronto
Overview
The Royal Ontario Museum, known as the ROM, is Canada's largest museum of world cultures and natural history, on Bloor Street in central Toronto. This general admission ticket is valid for one day of your choice and gives access to the permanent galleries, from dinosaurs and minerals to ancient Egypt, East Asian art and Indigenous heritage. Special exhibitions are included only when that option is selected at booking. It suits families, students and culture lovers who want a rich half-day indoors.
Highlights
- General admission to the Royal Ontario Museum for one day
- Access to the permanent galleries of world cultures and natural history
- Dinosaur skeletons, meteorites, minerals and the Burgess Shale fossils
- Ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Indigenous collections
- Striking modern crystal architecture by Daniel Libeskind
- Central location next to Museum subway station
Full Description
The Royal Ontario Museum on Bloor Street
The ROM was founded in 1914 and holds millions of objects, from artworks and artefacts to natural history specimens. It is often called Canada's most visited museum, and the building itself is a landmark: the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, a striking angular extension designed by Daniel Libeskind, opened in 2007 beside the original heritage building.
Many visitors search for Royal Ontario Museum tickets because it is the best rainy-day attraction in Toronto. The museum is in the Bloor Street cultural district, close to the university and the fashionable Yorkville shops.
Natural history: dinosaurs, fossils and minerals
The natural history galleries are the museum's most popular section. Enormous dinosaur skeletons, including some of the largest mounted specimens in Canada, tower over visitors, and the fossils of the Burgess Shale show some of the earliest complex animals on Earth. Nearby, the mineral and gem galleries display sparkling crystals and a well-known meteorite.
The galleries are arranged to be understood without a guide, with interactive displays and multimedia kiosks, and children generally head straight to the dinosaurs. Allow about an hour for this part of the museum.
World cultures: Egypt, China and the First Peoples
The world cultures galleries range widely. In the Egyptian collection you find mummies, statues and a bust of Cleopatra VII, while the Chinese galleries hold temple art and a reconstructed Ming Dynasty tomb. The Gallery of Canada: First Peoples presents totem poles and works from Indigenous communities.
These rooms reward slow looking, and the labels beside each object explain it clearly. Allow one to two hours for the cultural galleries. The Gallery of Canada: First Peoples is a good place to see how Indigenous cultures from across the country are represented, from carved poles to everyday objects.
Planning your visit: hours and getting there
The ticket is valid from 10:00 to 17:30 on the day you choose, and hours change on holidays. If you are asking how to get to the Royal Ontario Museum, Museum station on Line 1 is right outside, so the subway is the simplest way.
Most visitors spend two to four hours, and going on a weekday morning is quietest. Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries, and photography with flash is limited, so follow the signs. Leave time for the shop and the cafes before you go, and remember that the ticket is valid only on the day you choose.
Itinerary
- Main entrance on Bloor StreetShow your voucher at the ticket desk.
- Natural history galleriesSee the dinosaurs, fossils and minerals, around one hour.
- World cultures galleriesExplore the Egyptian, Chinese and First Peoples collections, one to two hours.
- Optional special exhibitionsOnly if that option is selected at booking.
What's included
- General admission to the museum
- Access to the permanent galleries
- Special exhibits only when that option is selected at booking
Not included
- Special exhibitions unless selected
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Visitors who plan to bring food or drinks into the galleries
- Anyone travelling with large bags, as they are not allowed
Meeting point
Go to the main entrance of the Royal Ontario Museum on Bloor Street in Toronto and show your voucher at the ticket desk. The ticket is valid on the day you choose, usually from 10:00 to 17:30.
Important information
- Show your voucher at the ticket desk on your phone or printed
- Food, drinks, smoking and large bags are not allowed in the galleries
- Assistance dogs are allowed, but pets are not
- Flash photography and video recording are limited, so follow the signs
- Opening hours change on holidays and by season
- Special exhibitions are included only when selected at booking
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Royal Ontario Museum ticket cost?
The price depends on the ticket, and the booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend two to four hours, depending on how many galleries they visit.
What is included?
General admission to the permanent galleries for one day. Special exhibitions are included only when selected at booking.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Yes. Children up to 17 pay the child rate, and the dinosaurs and meteorites appeal to young visitors.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, when available. The booking panel shows the earliest date.
How do I get to the Royal Ontario Museum?
Take Line 1 of the subway to Museum station, which is right next to the entrance.
What are the opening hours?
The ticket is valid from 10:00 to 17:30, but hours change on holidays.
Can I take photos?
Yes, in most permanent galleries for personal use with hand-held equipment, following the signs.
Is food allowed inside?
No, food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.
Is the Royal Ontario Museum worth visiting?
Yes, for its dinosaur galleries, ancient Egyptian collection and striking architecture.
