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Image above: Cryolophosaurus, one of the Giants from Gondwana, was the first named dinosaur from Antarctica. Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca ROM FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Valid December 26, 2012 December 27 to January 5 10:00 am to 8:30 pm to January 6, 2013 January 6 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Visit during the day for a ton of value-added family programming from 11 AM – 4 PM. The Museum is closed December 25. Programming details on pages 4-5.

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for up to 50% off admission to the Museum Holiday Discount or 35% off admission to the Museum and Offer valid from December 26, 2012 to January 6, 2013 after 4:30 PM. Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants from Gondwana. Ticket General Ultimate ROM Experience See page 3 for details. Type Admission (General Admission + Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibition)

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Student (15 – 25 years, with Student ID) $8 (reg. $13.50) $17 (reg. $22.50)

Child (4 – 14 years) $6 (reg. $12) $11 (reg. $17)

Infant (3 years and under) Free Free

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We strongly encourage you to Please note: Discounted admission valid from 4:30 PM onward from Dec 26, 2012 to Jan 6, 2013 only. The ROM is open until 8:30 PM from Dec 27 to Jan 5 to allow visitors time to enjoy the Museum at this special discounted Join the conversation: book tickets online in advance to rate. However, the ROM closes at 5:30 PM on Dec 26 and Jan 6 and so people wishing to visit on these days #RFTH guarantee entry and avoid lining up. should note the one hour time slot available for discounted admission and plan accordingly.

2 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 3 ROM FOR THE HOLIDAYS HANDS-ON GO WILD AT THE ROM! PH TO

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4 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 5 ROM FOR THE HOLIDAYS UNIQUE HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT ROM MUSEUM STORE ROM Museum Store takes "only at the ROM" to a new level for the festive season with jewellery, books, and more inspired by our collections. There's an amazing selection of home décor, accessories, and other WRAP UP unique gifts for everyone on your list. Start (or finish) your holiday shopping with a trip to our flagship store on Bloor Street.

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4 1. Beaded Bracelet – Me to We Collection. Hand-crafted for Canadian charity Free the Children, $149.99 2. PaleoLab: Tyrannosaurus Rex digging kit. $29.99 GIVE THE GIFT OF THE ROM 3. Men's Dinosaur Tie, $39.99 4. Green décor: Recycled chair $349.99; GIFT MEMBERSHIPS Recycled stool $149.99; Decomposition books A ROM Membership is the perfect gift $9.99-$16.95 that can be enjoyed long after the holi- days are over. ROM Membership includes OFFICIAL unlimited free access to the Museum SPECIAL SOUVENIR GUIDE and special exhibitions, a subscription to HOLIDAY ENTRANCE FOR Includes new illustrations ROM magazine, invitations to exclusive ROM MEMBERS and tons of information Members' events and more. And, current From December 26, 2012 – about the bizarre southern ROM Members receive up to $20 off January 6, 2013 hemisphere giants in the select gift membership level purchases. special exhibition, as well Members can bypass the main Bloor as some of their northern PLUS! Street entrance and enter the ROM via the GREAT hemisphere counterparts. Check out our new Membership catego- c5 Crystal Entrance (also on Bloor Street), STOCKING STUFFER ries: ROM Social Membership (see p. 30), from 10 AM – 4 PM each day. Look for the JUST $5 and ROM Senior Family Membership. directional signage once you arrive.

6 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 7 2. MAJUNGASAURUS 2 4 (MAH-JUNG-AH-SAWR-USS)

The largest predatory dinosaur that lived in Madagascar, it was stoutly built with very small arms and a powerful bite. It measured up to 8 m (26 ft) long and weighed around 2000 kg (4400 lbs). Palaeontologists have found bite marks from this animal on bones of the same

PRESENTED BY: species, suggesting that these dinosaurs were cannibals.

3. CARNOTAURUS 3 (KAHRN-UH-TAWR-USS)

Discovered in Argentina, it was a large predator whose name means "meat-eat- ON FOR A LIMITED ing bull". It walked on two powerful hind TIME ONLY legs, had tiny arms, and a pair of large BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY! horns like those of a bull. The specimen was found with preserved skin impres- sions across most of its right side, from Join the conversation: the neck to the tail! #ULTIMATEDINOS

1 4. AMARGASAURUS (AH-MAR-GUH-SAWR-USS)

Also from Argentina, this plant-eater was distinctive for its large neck spines that measured up to 50 cm (1.5 ft) long, giving the animal a long frill along the length of its body. This frill may have been used to attract mates or compete with rivals. 5. GIGANOTOSAURUS 1. CRYOLOPHOSAURUS (JIG-A-NO-TOW-SAWR-USS) (CRY-OH-LOAF-OH-SAWR-USS) Possibly the largest of all theropods, he The first dinosaur named from Antarc- would have measured over 14 m (46 ft) tica, its name means "frozen crested long, and weighed up to 6000 kg (13,200 lizard" referring to the striking crest lbs). An enormous, predatory dinosaur, it sported on top of its head. It would it had a large, gnarled ridge down its have grown to over 7 m (23 ft) long and nose and blade-like teeth (perfect for 5 weighed around 450 kg (900 lbs). slicing meat).

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8. EORAPTOR (EE-OH-RAP-TOR)

One of the earliest dinosaurs to be dis- covered, it was a small, bipedal dinosaur that lived about 228 million years ago. It 9 had two different types of teeth, serrated and curved, and leaf-shaped, suggesting that it ate a variety of food and was an omnivore. It measured about 1 m (3 ft) long and weighed about 15 kg (30 lbs), but new research indicates that this was one

of the oldest sauropodomorph dinosaurs, a member of the lineage that leads to the 10. FUTALOGNKOSAURUS giant long-necked sauropods. (FOO-TAH-LONG-KOH-SAWR-USS)

One of the largest land animals to have ever 9. AUSTRORAPTOR walked the planet, measuring between 32 (OS-TRO-R AP-TOR) and 34 m (105-112 ft) long and weighing up to 40 tons. The skeleton of this dinosaur is From the same group of dromaeosaurs one of the most complete giant titanosaur that includes Velociraptor of Jurassic skeletons ever found, and is important for Park fame, this dinosaur, who's name 7. OURANOSAURUS understanding the evolution and lifestyle (OO-RAN-OWE-SAWR-USS) means "southern thief", is closely related 6. SUCHOMIMUS of these colossal creatures. (SOO-KO-MY-MUS) to the lineage of dinosaurs that led to This African dinosaur may have measured modern day birds. It probably had feath- Lived in North Africa, this spinosaurid up to 7 m (23 ft) long and weighed around ers of some kind, but due to its short theropod had a head like a crocodile, and 3000 kg (6600 lbs). It had spikes on both arms, was unable to fly. Different from its MEET probably used its long snout and sharp of its thumbs, a large sail running down its northern hemisphere counterparts, it is a claws to hunt for fish. It measured over spine and a beak on its mouth (like many member of a group of raptors known only THE SOUTHERN DINOS... 11 m (36 ft) long and weighed over 3000 kg duckbill dinosaurs) which was likely used from Gondwana, characterized by their (6600 lbs). to pull at and bite off tough plants. long faces and conical teeth. BEFORE THEY GO!

10 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca/DINOS 11 F uN FOR T HE KID S

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY TINY TOTS CARNIVAL AT THE ROM TUESDAYS: JANUARY 15 – MARCH 5 MORNING CLUB 9:30 – 11:30 AM (AGES 2-3), OR FEBRUARY 16, 17 & 18, 11 AM – 4 PM JANUARY 12 – MARCH 2 1 – 3 PM (AGES 3 – 4) Included with Museum admission (EXCLUDING FEBRUARY 16) (7 WEEKS ONLY!) WEDNESDAYS: JANUARY 16 – MARCH 6 9 AM – 12 PM 9:30 – 11:30 AM (AGES 3-4), OR Dazzling colour and vibrant displays of $215, ROM Members $200 Carnival welcome you and the kids this 1 – 3 PM (AGES 2-3) $170, ROM Members $150 Family Day Weekend! Make your own Car- Paint a masterpiece, build an empire, nival mask and visit the special exhibition and explore the world, all before lunch! Theme: Big and Small Carnival: From Emancipation to Celebra- Kids spend Saturday mornings having tion. Plus, touch tables, stories and scaven- Inspire your child's imagination and sense fun-filled, educational adventures in our of discovery with an eight-week sensory ger hunts help tell the stories and history of galleries and learning labs. Carnival traditions from around the world. adventure touring galleries, enjoying creative play-based activities and social For children 5 – 14 years. 10% discount if interaction in a classroom setting. more than one child in a family registers. MARCH BREAK For children 2-4 years, accompanied by an Saturday Morning Club is generously supported adult. One adult included with every child CAMP 2013 by the Philip and Berthe Morton Foundation. MARCH 11 – 15, MORNING, AFTERNOON, registration. 10% discount if more than one AND FULL-DAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE. child in a family registers. Half Day: $155, ROM Members $140 Full Day: $310, ROM Members $280 Extended Care: $45, ROM Members $40 NEW TO CANADA

See page 29 for details. YOUTH CLUB ROM MOMS FEBRUARY 23 – 24, 10 AM – 4 PM, OR THURSDAYS: JANUARY 17 – FEBRUARY 21 MAY 25 – 26, 10 AM – 4 PM 9:30 – 11:30 AM, OR 1 – 3 PM $122, ROM MEMBERS $112

ROM SLEEPOVERS $128, ROM Members $112 JANUARY 25-26 OR FEBRUARY 22-23 $75, ROM Members/Groups of 10 or New to Canada? Make new friends, Theme: Ancient Civilizations practise your English language skills and more $67.50 Get out of the house and spend some discover what's great about Canada in time as a ROM Mom (or Dad). Enjoy Experience Toronto's ultimate backstage our country's largest museum! conversation and adult learning in Museum pass! Perfect for families and a baby-friendly atmosphere as you For youth 13 – 16 years. groups, Sleepovers include movie screen- visit the Museum's galleries and Call 416.586.5797 for more information ings, exclusive after-hours access to our Kinderstudio, all while your little one or to register. Subsidies available. galleries, artifact viewing with ROM plays along with you. experts, and other cool activities. For more family events and activities, see pages For ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult. For adults with children 0 – 2 years. 28-29, or visit www.rom.on.ca/whatson.

12 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 13 BIODIVERSITY

SPECIAL EVENT Darwin's Birthday Party FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Mark your calendar and join us for our first annual public lecture on evolution and counterculture. Visit our website for details.

PLUS Exclusive for YPC Members: A special February Cabinets of Curiosities in celebration of Darwin's birthday. Visit PARTNERS FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH www.rom.on.ca/ypc soon IN PROTECTION 11 AM – 4 PM for details. Included with Museum admission Organizations involved in biodiversity-related issues connect with ROM visitors through informal EARTH RANGERS: presentations.

BRING BACK THE WILD™ FEBRUARY 24 SATURDAYS (NO SHOWS DECEMBER 22, 2012) CURATORS' 11 AM – 4 PM 10:30 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM CORNER Included with Museum admission Included with Museum admission Earth Rangers Studio Each 20-minute engagement looks at the urgent Join ROM experts as they bring out even more from our challenges facing global biodiversity and what we collections for you to examine! can do to help preserve it. Featuring video footage and appearances from live Animal Ambassadors. MEET THE SUNDAYS AQUARIUM EXPERT 10 AM – 1 PM Note: No shows in the Earth Rangers Studio from Included with Museum admission December 26, 2012 to January 6, 2013. It's hard work keeping the Schad Gallery's coral reef See page 5 for details of special holiday performances. tank afloat! Meet the person responsible for ensuring our fish are happy, healthy and ready for their close-up!

ANIMAL VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DATES EXPLORERS 11 AM – 3 PM Included with Museum admission Spend the day with a cuddly explorer and find some of the world's most interesting animals hiding around the ROM.

Through the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity, the ROM is committed to raising awareness of the significant challenges facing the conservation, diversity and survival of life on earth, and working with our partners and the public to find ways to make a difference.

14 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 15 Film Screening CONTEMPORARY ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE (2009) CULTURE Thursday, January 24, 2013, 7 PM $12 General, $10 ROM Members and Members of Human Rights NOW ON Watch Canada. OBSERVANCE Chronicle the story of Thet Sambath, an investigative journalist, and his mission to AND MEMORIAL uncover the leaders of the Khmer Rouge. PHOTOGRAPHS FROM S-21, CAMBODIA From the foot soldiers to Pol Pot's right- hand man, the notorious Brother Number Two, Sambath records shocking testimony never before seen or heard. Film followed by a presentation by Human Rights Watch Canada on atrocities happening around the world today. Image ©: Enemies of the People. Co presented by Human Rights Watch Canada.

ART EXAMINES ATROCITY WednesDay, March 6, 2013, 7 PM $10 General, $8 ROM Members Experts from the field of dance, literature and visual art will convene at the ROM to discuss how art can help us understand and heal from atrocities seen in the Cambodian genocide, as well as other human rights tragedies.

In the late 1970s, Cambodia endured one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Art by Chath Peirsath. Image courtesy of the East Gallery. One hundred prisoner photographs from the secret S-21 Detention All Rights Reserved. Centre reveal this shocking and little-understood story, illustrating the fragility of human rights under political tyranny. A window on contemporary societies around the globe, the ROM’s Institute for Contemporary Culture plays a vital role within the historical museum, exploring current cultural, social and political issues around the world through contemporary art, architecture and design.

Courtesy of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Photo Archive Group. MEDIA PARTNER: Join the conversation: #ROMICC

16 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 17 NOW ON OTHER Patricia Harris Gallery EXHIBITIONS of Textiles & Costume, Level 4 SMALL SKILLS AFTERIMAGE: SOVEREIGN ALLIES/LIVING SPECIAL EFFECTS TOD AINSLIE'S VISION OF CULTURES: FIRST NATIONS HERMAN HERZOG LEVY THE WAR OF 1812 OF THE GREAT LAKES GALLERY. SIGMUND SAMUEL GAL- DAPHNE COCKWELL LEVEL 1, PHILOSOPHER'S LERY OF CANADA. LEVEL 1, GALLERY OF CANADA: FIRST WALK WING WESTON FAMILY WING PEOPLES. LEVEL 1, HILARY ON UNTIL ON UNTIL AND GALEN WESTON WING The newest ROM exhibi- FEBRUARY 3, 2013 FEBRUARY 24, 2013 NOW ON tion showcases objects that, BIG in their own unique way, are BIG … BIG in size, BIG in historical importance, BIG news, created by a BIG name, carry a BIG price tag, and so on and so on. Funky and unique, forty objects – both historical and contemporary – gathered from the ROM’s Unusual Chinese works A series of evocative pho- Explore First Nations extensive collections of art from the ROM's tographs that document perspectives on sovereignty showcase BIG from around renowned Chinese collec- the War of 1812's histori- and identity from the War the world, ranging from tions highlight the works of cally significant sites, taken of 1812 to the present. Video Egyptian clothing to 18th Chinese artists, designers between 2001 and 2009 by presentations augment and 19th century western and craftsmen adept at Burlington-based photog- nearly 100 artifacts, drawn costumes to 20th century producing unique, skilled, rapher Tod Ainslie using from the ROM's collections. haute couture. Some have and surprising works of art. pinhole camera technology. never before been on dis- play. This mighty gathering Images: (Top left) Manchu woman’s headdress (back). is truly a feast for the eyes! Brass, silk, kingfisher feathers, glass, semi- CARNIVAL: FROM EMANCIPATION TO CELEBRATION precious stones. China, Qing dynasty, late 19th BIG is generously supported LEVEL 2, HILARY AND GALEN WESTON WING century. Gift of the Robert Simpson Co., Ltd. by the Burnham Brett ON UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 2013 (Centre top) East Entrance of Fort York, Endowment for Textiles and Toronto, Ontario, November 2006 (printed 2008). Gelatin silver contact on fibre paper. Costume and The Dorothy Explore the origins of Edition 1/8. Copyright Tod Ainslie. Strelsin Foundation. Caribbean Carnival, from (Top right) Vest with floral beadwook. emancipation to celebra- Attr. Chief Wa-be-che-chake Anishinaabe BIG TIME: 500 hours (Ojibwa) Great Lakes. Stroud cloth, wool tion, highlighted by the tape, metal buttons, glass beads. Early 19th BIG SIZE: 175 metres of cloth century. Oronhyatekha Collection. Gift of the BIG EVENT: Last and most costumes, photographs Independent Order of Foresters. and renderings of Brian (Bottom left) Farewell. From Humanity – The technically challenging Circle of Life. Port of Spain, Trinidad, 2011. collection by John Galliano Mac Farlane, six-time © 2011 Brian Mac Farlane. for Christian Dior. winner of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. This Join the conversation: exhibition is produced in PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: #ROMBIG Passage # 5, Haute Couture Collection / Spring Summer 2011 – Dior by John Galliano. collaboration with Image © Hendrik Ballhausen/dpa/Corbis. Commissioned by the ROM thanks to the generous support of the Louise Hawley Stone Scotiabank Caribbean Charitable Trust. Carnival Toronto.

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20 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 21 MORE ROM AT YOUR WWW.ROM.ON.CA "The website exemplifies the ROM's HAS A NEW goals to inspire wonder and promote LOOK AND FEEL learning by sharing the stories of our FINGERTIPS unique collections, to be a champion The new www.rom.on.ca provides an for the natural and cultural worlds, essential go-to online destination for to serve as a forum for our diverse trusted information about our world. communities, and to create knowledge The newly designed ROM website offers that contributes to a better future." unprecedented online access to engage — with ROM research, curatorial experts, Janet Carding, and collections in exciting new ways. ROM Director and CEO

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22 Buy tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Visit www.rom.on.ca 23 PROGRAM EVERY WEEK AT THE ROM WORLD DISCOVERIES Monday Friday, February 8 GUIDE Daily Tours* at 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM To ROM TUESDAY Daily Tours* at 11 AM, 12 PM, Lectures, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM Student Tuesdays Free general admission for full-time Courses students attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. Must show & Events current student card and picture ID. WEDNESDAY Daily Tours* at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM Contexts: Lectures at the ROM (Last Wednesday of every month) 10 am meet for coffee/tea in Food Studio; 11 am Lecture in Eaton Theatre. Note: No Context Lectures are scheduled ROM COLLOQUIUM 2013 for July and August. The ROM is the largest field research institution in Canada and we can't wait to tell you what we've been doing! THURSDAY Daily Tours* at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM FULL DAY BEGINNING AT 9:15 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS SIGNY & CLÉOPHÉE EATON THEATRE ANNUAL VAUGHAN LECTURE FRIDAY FREE (MUSEUM ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED) 5:30 – 6:30 PM Daily Tours* at 11 AM, 12 PM, LIMITED SEATING. NO RESERVATIONS. 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM This year's keynote speaker is Curator SATURDAY & SUNDAY ROM curators and researchers are experts of New World Archaeology, Dr. Justin Daily Tours* at 11 AM, 12 PM, in their respective fields, and lead and Jennings, who will speak on the topic: 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM participate in some of the most relevant Death and Destruction at La Real: WINTER and ground breaking field work and Mortuary Rituals and Social Change in ULTIMATE DINOSAURS TOURS research happening today. Pre-Columbian Peru. Programs REGISTER FOR LECTURES, Public tours to enhance visitors’ enjoyment will be offered throughout SPONSORED BY: COURSES AND EVENTS Join us for one or more of our consecu- the run of the special exhibition. AT WWW.ROM.ON.CA/WHATSON Weekdays at 12 PM and 2 PM. tive 15-minute presentations highlighting OR CALL 416.586.5797, recent ROM research, discoveries and Note: No tours from December 22, 2012 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. to January 1, 2013 (inclusive). achievements. Programs refund and cancellation policy: *Daily Tours are included with museum Visit www.rom.on.ca/whatson soon for a Programs and prices are subject to change admission. Times vary and are subject without notice. Tickets to lectures and to change without notice. full listing of Colloquium speakers and topics. special events are final sales and are Note: No tours from December 17, 2012 non-transferable and non-refundable. to January 1, 2013 (inclusive). Tours Cancellation for enrolment in a series resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. course must be received in writing five (5) business days before the program start TOURS IN FRENCH date. A non-refundable fee of 20% of the Guided general tours: Daily at 2 PM DID YOU KNOW? program cost will be charged regardless (except Tuesdays). The ROM is the largest field research museum in Canada with curatorial and of the reason for cancellation. The ROM research staff in more than 30 countries around the globe. reserves the right to cancel programs, and Guided tours of Ultimate Dinosaurs: a full refund will be issued in that event. Every Friday at 5 PM. All prices include HST where applicable.

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34TH ANNUAL BISHOP WHITE COMMITTEE Brushing it in the Rough: WINTER LUNCHEON Women Artists in Canada in the Reconstruction, Resilience, 19th Century and Redesign: Challenges of WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 4 – 6 PM ROMbus ROMbus post-tsunami rebuilding of $15. Free for FCC/ACC Members ITALIAN TORONTO AT CHRISTMAS LAURA SECORD: North eastern Japan Wednesday, December 12 WOMAN, SPY, CIVILIAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 11:30 AM – 2:15 PM Dr. Arlene Gehmacher, Curator of $110, ROM Members $100 Wednesday, March 20 (Doors open at 11:15 AM) Canadian Paintings, Prints and Draw- $130, ROM Members $120 Location: Mandarin Ballroom, ings, shares the stories of early Canadian Metropolitan Hotel, 108 Chestnut st. women artists including Susanna Moodie, Well known for her role in the War of 1812, $80/person (with tax receipt for Anna Jameson and Alice Killaly, using what do we really know about her? Find maximum allowable portion) out more as we visit the important places Pre-registration required. examples from the ROM's extensive col- lection. Learn what these works, and their in Upper Canada that shaped Laura Secord as a woman, spy, and civilian. André Sorensen, Associate Professor and creators, tell us about life in pioneer times. Chair, Department of Human Geography, Brought to you by the ROM's Friends of the UTSC, examines the challenges of Canadian Collections (FCC/ACC). SHUFFLE OFF TO BUFFALO reconstruction in devastated settlements Wednesday, April 10 $150, ROM Members $140 where another tsunami could strike. Contexts: Lectures at the ROM Celebrate a Toronto Italian Christmas be- Chinese Luncheon by the chefs of Lai Wah Last Wednesday of every month ginning at landmarks of Little Italy and into Heen Restaurant. Proceeds benefit the Included with Museum admission. the community further north and west. East Asian Section of the ROM. 10 AM Meet for coffee/tea in Food Studio; 11 AM Lecture in Eaton Theatre. COLLECTING BY CORPORATIONS: SYMPOSIUM ART AND BIG BUSINESS Hear experts in the fields of natural Carnival Wednesday, January 16, 12 – 7 PM February 23, 9:30 am – 5 pm history and world cultures in a fascinating $120, ROM Members $110 February 24, 1 – 4 pm series of monthly lectures. Free. Included with Museum admission. A behind-the-scenes look at what private Wednesday, January 30 firms collect, and why. Tour includes Explore some of the historical and creative Curse of the Axe with Ron Williamson lunch and an illustrated talk on the Get a taste of historic Buffalo with visits facets of the Caribbean Carnival, a cultural background of corporate collecting with to the Albright Knox Art Gallery, Frank Wednesday, February 27 celebration of global proportions that Ed Philips, then on to look at collections of Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House and Carnival with Silvia Forni takes up new relevance and meaning in the a bank, investment house, and a law firm. Millionaire's Row. Lunch will overlook various contexts where it manifests itself. the water at Templeton Landing. Wednesday, March 27 What the fossil Record Tells Us about ART DECO IN THE CITY the Evolution of Flight and Echolo- SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT Wednesday, February 19 WAITING Chinese Heritage Day cation in Bats with Kevin Seymour $110, ROM Members $100 LIST VISIT OUR WEBSITE SOON FOR DATE AND MORE DETAILS. Discover Art Deco in Toronto with an en- ROMtravel Included with Museum admission. gaging tour starting at the ROM and wind- STUNNING SOUTH AFRICA: DINOS TO RHINOS AND SO MUCH MORE… ing its way to different sites in the city. Celebrate Chinese heritage at the ROM March 1 – 17 with a full day of live performances, Become a Member Enquiries welcome. Please call and save 10% on MOST ROM 416.488.4698 for more information. hands-on activities for kids, shopping, programs! Visit Note: ROMbus trips include lunch. dining and much more! www.rom.on.ca/members Pre-registration required. or call 416.586.5700 for more details.

26 Visit www.rom.on.ca/whatson for full event listings in our online calendar, or call 416.586.5797. 27 TRAVEL KIDS' EVENTS KIDS' EVENTS KIDS AND FAMILIES ENJOY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ALL YEAR LONG AT THE ROM! TINY TOTS ROM MOMS TUESDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS AMAZING ARGENTINA: TUESDAYS: JANUARY 15 – MARCH 5 January 17 – February 21 FIRE, WATER & ICE 9:30 – 11:30 AM (Ages 2-3), OR 9:30 – 11:30 AM or 1 – 3 PM 1 – 3 PM (Ages 3-4) $128, ROM Members $112 April 5 – 23 SATURDAY WEDNESDAYS: JANUARY 16 – MARCH 6 $10,855 MORNING 9:30 – 11:30 AM (Ages 3-4), OR Theme: Ancient Civilizations 1 – 3 PM (Ages 2-3) Enjoy conversation and adult learning in a Experience the best of Argentina, Buenos CLUB $170, ROM Members $150 baby-friendly atmosphere as you visit the Aires and the wine district of Mendoza (1 adult included with every child Museum's galleries and Kinderstudio, all with Peter Blanchard from the University SATURDAYS registration. 10% discount if more while your little one sleeps, eats, rolls, and of Toronto. January 12 – March 2 (February 16 excluded) 7 Weeks only! than one child in a family registers.) plays along with you. 9 AM – 12 PM For adults with children 0 – 2 years. HILL TOWNS OF TUSCANY & UMBRIA $215, ROM Members $200 Theme: Big and Small April 7 – 21 (10% discount if more than one child Inspire your child's imagination and sense $8,325 (includes international flights) in a family registers) of discovery on an eight-week sensory adventure touring galleries, and enjoying MARCH BREAK Kids spend Saturday mornings having creative play-based activities and social Join University of Toronto professor Ken fun-filled, educational adventures in our interaction in a classroom setting. CAMP 2013 Bartlett for a tour of Florence, Umbria, galleries and learning labs. For children 2 – 4 years, accompanied by Assisi, Siena, Montalcino, and more. For children 5 – 14 years. March 11 – 15, 2013 an adult. Morning, Afternoon, and Full-day sessions available. LOOKING AHEAD Mark Your Calendars AGE 5 Wondertales Half Day: $155, ROM Members $140 ROM SLEEPOVERS ARCTIC ADVENTURES: Full Day: $310, ROM Members $280 Friday evening to Saturday morning, ARCTIC EXPLORER AGES 6 – 7 Extended Care: $45, ROM Members $40 5 PM – 10 AM July 27 – August 6 Dino Detectives, Explorers and Expeditions $75, ROM Members/Groups of 10 or From $3,995 (based on cabin selection) Join our dynamic Instructors for an more $67.50 AGES 8 – 10 immersive week of exciting hands-on INTO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE activities in our galleries, studios, and Combo Clay, Star Quest Experience Toronto's ultimate backstage August 6 – 20 learning labs. Choose from morning and museum pass! Perfect for families or From $6,995 (based on cabin selection) AGES 11 – 14 afternoon options or create a full-day Dungeons and Dragons, Science Frontiers groups. program by selecting one of each. In collaboration with Adventure Canada, For children 5 years and older accompa- For children 5 – 16 years.

ROMtravel is pleased to offer our fourth nied by an adult. AGE 5 Arctic travel season with two sailings. Saturday Morning Club is generously supported by the Philip and Berthe Morton Foundation. Themes: Critter Crafts (am); Treasure Chest (pm) Join Ken Lister, ROM Assistant Curator, on both exciting itineraries. January 25-26 Ancient Civilizations AGES 6 – 7 Animal Tales (am); Weird Science (pm) February 22-23 TOP OF THE WORLD: AGES 8 – 10 Nature BHUTAN, NEPAL AND TIBET Natural Wonder (am); Fact or Fiction (pm) ROM KIDS' PROGRAMs October 6 – 24 are the perfect gift April 19-20 $11,270 AGES 11 – 14 Dinosaurs Dungeons and Dragons (full day); Eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites are Archaeology 101 (full day) Note: No ROM Sleepover for March, 2013. included, such as the spectacular Potala AGES 14 – 16 Palace, once the seat of power and home Museum 101 (full day) of the Dalai Lama of Lhasa.

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FOR A FULL LIST OF ROM MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER FRIENDS OF TEXTILES AND COSTUME (FTC) INSIDE WALKING TOURS FOR ROM MEMBERS BATA SHOE MUSEUM SHOPPING IN PARIS: MEMBERSHIP EVENTS, VISIT LET THERE BE LIGHT SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 HOW THE ROM ACQUIRED AN WWW.ROM.ON.CA/WHATSON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 For one day only, ROM Members are HAUTE COUTURE DRESS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 invited to walk the footsteps of the world FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 for free. Valid ROM Membership card and 5 – 7 PM 1 PM photo ID must be presented. Registration required. Free. Registration required as space ROM MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER Offer does not include guest privileges. Visit www.rom.on.ca/whatson is limited. Visit www.rom.on.ca/ Textile Museum of Canada or call 416.586.5700 to register. whatson or call 416.586.5700. DECEMBER 15 – 16 ROM MEMBERS SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER Dr. Alexandra Palmer shares her Choose the day that best suits your sched- ROM Members enjoy free admission for DR. ALEXANDRA PALMER AT THE excitement about our newly acquired ule. Another ROM Members exclusive! one weekend only. Admission includes BATA SHOE MUSEUM Dior dress from John Galliano's last the special exhibition Natural Resources, SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 collection from the spring of 2011, and FRIENDS OF THE CANADIAN and 20% discount at the Gift Shop. Valid commissioned by the ROM's Textiles & Part of the Roger Vivier: Process to COLLECTIONS (FCC) ROM Membership card and photo ID Costume Department. Perfection lecture series, ROM Members ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING must be presented. See this fabulous creation in the latest will receive a 50% discount for tickets to WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Offer does not include guest privileges. exhibition BIG, on now in the Patricia Free. Registration required. Visit this lecture only. Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume. www.rom.on.ca/whatson or call Exclusively for ROM FTC Members. 416.586.5700 to register. EXCLUSIVE ROM MEMBERS EVENT SERIES Seats must be pre-booked. Email Face to Face [email protected] or call 11 AM – 12 PM Attend the Annual General Meeting, and 416.979.7799 x240 to reserve. hear Dr. Trudy Nicks, Senior Curator, Registration required as space is limited. World Cultures Department, speak about No waiting lists. INSIDE WALKING TOURS FOR ROM MEMBERS "The First Nations Role in the War of Visit www.rom.on.ca/whatson or call INSTRUMENTS AND ARCHITECTURE 1812-1814." 416.586.5700 to register. SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Exclusively for ROM FCC Members. A special series of free gallery walks and SUNDAY, MARCH 24 talks exclusive to ROM Members. 2 PM Free. Registration required as space YOUNG PATRONS' CIRCLE (YPC)/ ROYAL is limited. Visit www.rom.on.ca/ PATRONS' CIRCLE (RPC) Tuesday, January 15 whatson or call 416.586.5700. WINTER SEASON EVENTS Jean-Bernard Caron and David Rudkin. Choose the day that best suits your RPC and YPC Members enjoy a range of Tuesday, February 19 schedule. A ROM Members exclusive! exclusive opportunities to interact at the Sarah Fee. ROM. For more details, visit: www.rom.on.ca/ypc Tuesday, March 19 www.rom.on.ca/rpc Robert Mason.

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