The majority of my visits to museums, art galleries, and other heritage sites are undertaken with people I'm connected with through work, by myself, or with my partner. These visits are normally slow paced and allow for plenty of time for reading and contemplation. I enjoy looking at displays, reading text panels, checking out different … Continue reading Museum Visitor Experience and Learning Styles
Canadian History at the ROM
First Peoples Gallery. As previously mentioned I recently spent a day at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). One of the aspects that I struggled with during my visit was the sections of the museum devoted to Canada. The first floor of the ROM contains the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada and the Daphne Cockwell Gallery … Continue reading Canadian History at the ROM
Exploring History at the Royal Ontario Museum
ROM. Photo Credit: It_ParisI grew up in a rural community that is within commuting distance to Toronto. Despite this proximity and my love for museums I never visited the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) while living there. Last week while visiting family in the area I took the opportunity to explore the ROM for the first … Continue reading Exploring History at the Royal Ontario Museum