Explore the world in one day at the Royal Ontario Museum. With almost six million objects in its collections, the ROM is Canada’s leading international museum. Located in the heart of Toronto, the ROM’s collections span both world cultures and natural history.

To enter the Museum, use the Loblaws Entrance, located on the south side of the building.

Opening Hours

Open Daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 9:30 pm

Please Note:
• The Museum closes at 4:00 pm on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
• The Museum is closed on December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 1 (New Year’s Day)

Please Note:
• Children four years and under are admitted free at all times.
• Admission is free one hour before closing from Saturday to Thursday, except for
specially ticketed exhibitions.
• Admission is free after 4:30 pm on Fridays.

DIRECTIONS:

Public Transportation

The ROM is located at the Museum stop on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. The St. George stop on the Bloor-Danforth subway line is also nearby. Visitors can also take the Avenue Road Bus #5 south from the Eglinton subway station. For more information on public transportation, see the Toronto Transit Commission website, or call 416.393.4636.

Driving Directions

If you are driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), follow the Gardiner Expressway to Spadina Avenue. Proceed north on Spadina Avenue to Bloor Street West and then turn right (east). Proceed east on Bloor until you reach Avenue Road/Queen's Park. The Museum is on the southwest corner of Bloor Street W and Queen's Park.

From Highway 401, take Avenue Road south to Bloor Street West or take the Don Valley Parkway south to the Bloor Street West ramp and proceed west along Bloor Street to Avenue Road.

PARKING

There are several paid parking lots within walking distance of the Museum:
• 9 Bedford Road, north of Bloor Street, west of Avenue Road
• 37 Yorkville Ave, north of Bloor Street, east of Bay Street
• 76 Yorkville Ave, north of Bloor Steet, west of Bay Street

Parking Discount

Come to the Admissions Desk and ask for a parking voucher for a discount at the Toronto Parking Authority municipal parking lot at 9 Bedford Road. A three-hour minimum stay is required. When exiting the parking lot, present the coupon with your entry parking ticket to receive the following discounted rates:
• Monday to Saturday (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) $10.00
• Monday to Sunday/Holiday night (6:00 pm - 7:00 am) $4.50
• Sunday/Holiday (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) $4.50

All rates include GST and PST. There are no half hour rates.