Trade screen time for discovery mode this March Break with nine days of unique programming for families at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). From Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Museum becomes a playground for curious minds, where kids lead the way and grown-ups rediscover their sense of wonder.
Celebrate March Break with family-friendly activities and playful performances inspired by wildlife – from ROM’s natural history collections (from dinosaurs to bats and so much more, we’ve got thousands of species to get curious about!) to the current Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition. Kids – and kids at heart – can create wildlife-themed art, transform into their favourite animal through face painting, and get hands-on with ancient fossils and other amazing objects to learn all about the creatures around us.
Immerse yourself in a wildlife-themed environment as ROM’s galleries transform through playful décor – explore the natural habitats of various Canadian animals and birds in the vignettes throughout Philosopher’s Gallery, with large-scale photographs, visuals, and natural textures woven throughout. And don’t miss the interactive stations and displays referencing real specimens and objects from ROM’s collections – all great backdrops for that ideal Instagram shot!
March Break programming will be presented throughout the Museum and is included with regular admission.
MARCH BREAK CAMP
Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, 2026 | 9 am to 4 pm
In addition to daily programming, ROM’s popular March Break Camp for children ages 5 to 14 offers deeper engagement through hands-on crafts, science experiments, and creative play inspired by the Museum’s world-class collections – all under the guidance of experienced instructors. Full day programs include a supervised lunch and offer early drop off and optional extended after-hours care.
• Ages 11-14 – ROM DIY: Young makers will upcycle materials and explore creative problem solving through craft and design inspired by objects in the galleries.
Dungeons & Dragons: Discover the cultures and artifacts that inspired the mysteries, creatures, and weapons from D&D and other popular role-playing games.
• Ages 8-10 – Deep Cuts: Campers venture beneath the surface and fish out the underappreciated stories from around our planet, from history’s unsung heroes to haunting unexplored oceans.
• Ages 6-7 – Twist of Fate: Join us for a session filled with the stories, inventions, and discoveries that we blame on a simple twist of fat
• Age 5 – Art Express: All aboard for a creative introduction to art and culture around the world through gallery immersion and self-expression.
Registration details: Public – $420 | Members – $390 | Extended Care – $80