ROM celebrates centennial with plans for the future
Posted March 19, 2014 3:19 pm.
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It’s world-famous for housing historic relics — and now Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) can be considered one as well after turning 100 years old on Wednesday.
But despite its storied past the ROM is looking towards the future as it celebrates its centennial year, announcing plans for four new legacy projects aimed at revolutionizing the way the museum interacts with its million yearly visitors.
At the heart of the new plans is the Welcome Project, an ambitious revitalization of the interior lobby. Their are also plans to create the museum’s first outdoor gallery with performance spaces graced by biodiversity gardens.
“For 100 years the ROM has connected visitors to their world and each other,” Director and CEO of the ROM, Janet Carding said in a release.
“Our Centennial legacy projects will create a dynamic museum for the future, revitalized green public space in the centre of Toronto and foster a greater sense of community around the ROM.”
Canada’s largest museum of both natural history and world cultures is also aiming to incorporate more digital culture into the visitor experience, utilizing mobile technology, digital animation and interactivity.
The other legacy projects are:
- A Gallery of Early Life for the 21st century
- A Programming Fund to animate the ROM’s Centres of Discovery with more programming and events; and
- A Director’s Fund to enhance the ROM for future generations
The ROM’s Centennial Projects will be supported by the new Love the ROM philanthropic campaign, the museum said in a release.
“Love the ROM is a $15-million campaign created to celebrate the Museum’s Centennial and create lasting legacies for the next generation,” the release states.
CityNews reporter Rima Kar have a full report on the anniversary tonight on CityNews at 6.
