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Royal Ontario Museum Feature Exhibit: Nature in Brilliant Colour

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Explore the impact of colour in nature. In the natural world, colour has meaning – from the reds of warning to the blues of calm waters. The current exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, _Nature in Brilliant Colour_, guides you through the vibrant hues of our planet. Move through spaces dedicated to each colour of the rainbow. With over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and changing soundscapes, this exhibition offers an experience that enhances appreciation for the artistry and vivid beauty of our world.

Overview

Explore the impact of colour in nature. In the natural world, colour has meaning – from the reds of warning to the blues of calm waters.

The current exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, _Nature in Brilliant Colour_, guides you through the vibrant hues of our planet. Move through spaces dedicated to each colour of the rainbow.

With over 200 specimens, photo-worthy projections, and changing soundscapes, this exhibition offers an experience that enhances appreciation for the artistry and vivid beauty of our world.

Location

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100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Canada

Address

100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada

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Experience

Highlights

  • Discover vibrant colours and explore natural artistry
  • Inclusions

    • General admission
    • Access to special exhibition

    Venues

    • Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Canada, ON M5S 2C6

    Exhibitions

    • Picnics and Pastimes

      A tiled archway from 17th-century Isfahan, Iran, shows a royal picnic scene with music, poetry, and food.

    • Cloudscape

      See the *Cloudscape* installation by Xiaojing Yan, made from paper and natural reed.

    Additional Information

    • Children under 4 get in for free, no ticket needed
    • Free entry on Tuesdays for full-time students of a Canadian college or university (valid student photo ID required)
    • Closing times vary. Check the hours before your visit
    • Service animals allowed
    • Coats and bags can be checked in at an extra cost
    • Nature in Brilliant Colour until August 17, 2025
    • Coats, bags, and luggage can be checked in at an extra cost
    • Strollers can be rented at the coat check for $2 (subject to availability)
    • Please turn your phone to silent as use of phones in special exhibitions may be restricted
    • Scan your smartphone ticket at the entry point
    • For reduced tickets a valid (student) ID must be shown
    • Enter through Weston Queen’s Park Entrances
    • Visitor Screening Procedure
    • In keeping with standard practices at major attractions, ROM has implemented metal detectors and mandatory bag checks at all entrances. To ensure quick entry, we recommend that visitors bring a minimum of belongings.
    • More information on prohibited items can be found [here](https://www.rom.on.ca/visit/visitor-information)

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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