3.4K views · 12 reactions | When bird poop is actually fungus  Collections Specialist Simona Margaritescu (@simycology) shows us the oldest specimen in the mycology collection, the Corticium fastidiosum (current name Trechispora fastidiosa), dated all the way from 1845. It grows almost like a crust on bark, twigs, and stumps. | Royal Ontario Museum | Facebook

Join the Invertebrate Palaeontology team on their annual expedition to the Burgess Shale! This year, they’re celebrating 50 years of Burgess Shale research at ROM by visiting the Walcott Quarry, at Yoho National Park (@parks.canada) It’s been 25 years since Jean-Bernard Caron (Richard M. Ivey Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology) last visited this quarry site! #fossils | Royal Ontario Museum

Ladies, does your man hang out in the deep sea, have a cartilaginous skeleton, and teeth on his forehead? That's not your man, that is a chimera. 👻🦈 In honour of Halloween weekend, and the Sharks exhibition, Nathan Lujan @potamophile (Curator of Fishes) gave us a lesson on these creepy creatures. Sharks is organized by American Museum of Natural History, New York. The Museum gratefully acknowledges Warner Bros. Discovery for its generous support of Sharks. A selection of footage in Sharks has

📣 Update: Saturday is Sold OUT. We recommend pre-booking for Sunday and Monday. Sharks opens Saturday, October 11! 🦈 Though many associate sharks with the terrifying monster from the movie Jaws, they are far more fascinating and complex than their depiction in popular culture. This expansive and family-friendly exhibition invites you to uncover fresh perspectives, groundbreaking research, and the astounding diversity of this ancient group of fishes. ROM’s presentation of Sharks is presented by

This is your sign to join us for a ROM Haunted Tour! 🧛🏻‍♀️ Discover the haunted history of the Museum as you walk through the very halls where ghosts are said to roam. Uncover eerie tales, hear ghostly whispers, and explore hidden corners where shadows play tricks on the mind. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of art, culture, and nature. 🎟️ Tour fee is $5 in addition to Museum Admission, and free for members. | Royal Ontario Museum

Art brings people together - join us for an afternoon of Speed Friending at the museum, with conversation themed around travel. 🖼️ 🤝 🗺️ Think of it as an afternoon to connect with fellow travellers, where you can swap stories about the places you’ve wandered, the maps (or apps) that got you there, and the souvenirs, snapshots, or songs that you brought back as reminders of that special trip. Come curious, leave connected—no passport required. On now until January 18, 2026, Saints, Sinners, Lo