Royal Ontario Museum

Daniel Libeskind: Royal Ontario MuseumRoyal Ontario Museum, Toronto, addition designed by Daniel Libeskind, 2007.

Royal Ontario Museum, art collection located in Toronto. Established in 1912 and opened to the public in 1914, the museum is especially known for its collections of Chinese and ancient Egyptian art, American ethnology, and Canadian arts and crafts. There are also exhibits on the life and Earth sciences. The museum, associated with the University of Toronto, stresses research as well as an educational program for the public.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Royal Ontario Museum
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 05 April 2010
Access Date: April 21, 2025