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      Legendary in Chinese history, General Zu Dashou was celebrated for his defense of the Ming dynasty against the Manchu invasion. The Tomb of General Zu Dashou (Ming Tomb) now stands in the Gallery of Chinese Architecture and is one of the Museum's iconic objects.

      This rare, longnecked sauropod skeleton is the largest mounted dinosaur in Canada (90 feet long) and one of the Royal Ontario Museum’s iconic objects. It stands in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs on Level 2.

      Travel to Egypt, the land where the Book of the Dead of Amen-em-hat was written over 2,300 years ago and uncover the story of this mystical scroll. Acquired in the early 20th century, this beautiful papyrus scroll was recently restored and temporarily brought out of the vaults for display. Visitors …

      Heidi Sobol, Senior Paintings Conservator, offers a peek at the exhibition Returned to Former Splendour which explores the conservation process involved in preparing the historical paintings now on display in the Wilson Canadian Heritage Exhibition Room in the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada.

      This promotional video was created to market the Witteveen's family business. Residing at his farm near St. George, Ont., Harry Witteveen has devoted his time and energy to raising Friesian horses since 1986. The video recording was provided by Harry Witteveen.

      The video explores the evolution of the Oakville Fire Department from its beginnings as a community service organization to its recognition in 1909 as an official department. It relates the story of Pumper No. 8, the special fire truck that was employed in 1948 to fight the Kendall Leather Factory …

      In the video, 97 year-old life-long Oakville resident Roy Kelley recalls how he joined the 1st Oakville Scout troop as a Wolf Cub in 1923, and continued to participate in the Scouting Programme through the 1920s and 1930s. Highlights include memories of camps and activities, the building of the Scout …