Museum · Toronto
Royal Ontario Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Canada's biggest museum of world cultures and natural history: dinosaurs, the Crystal, Chinese temple art and a huge mineral gallery.
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ROM is next free on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (in 3 weeks).
- Third Tuesday Nights Free: free for everyone on the third Tuesday of every month, 4-8:30pm.
- Also free: on Tuesdays for full-time post-secondary students at Canadian colleges and universities; attendants supporting a visitor with a disability.
- Advance tickets required, no walk-ins. Tickets are released two weeks before; choose "3rd Tuesday Nights Free" on the date.
Calendar
Free days at ROM
For everyone
- TUE17NOVTuesday, 17 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 16:00–20:30
- TUE15DECTuesday, 15 December 2026 · in 7 weeks · 16:00–20:30
- TUE19JANTuesday, 19 January 2027 · in 3 months · 16:00–20:30
- TUE16FEBTuesday, 16 February 2027 · in 4 months · 16:00–20:30
- TUE16MARTuesday, 16 March 2027 · in 5 months · 16:00–20:30
- TUE20APRTuesday, 20 April 2027 · in 6 months · 16:00–20:30
For students
- TUE3NOVTuesday, 3 November 2026 · in 5 days
- TUE10NOVTuesday, 10 November 2026 · in 12 days
- TUE17NOVTuesday, 17 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
- TUE24NOVTuesday, 24 November 2026 · in 4 weeks
- TUE1DECTuesday, 1 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- TUE8DECTuesday, 8 December 2026 · in 6 weeks
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Third Tuesday Nights Free: free for everyone on the third Tuesday of every month, 4-8:30pm: Advance tickets required, no walk-ins. Tickets are released two weeks before; choose "3rd Tuesday Nights Free" on the date.
- Third Tuesday Nights Free (next: Tue 17 Nov 2026, 4-8:30pm) needs an online ticket booked in advance; tickets come out two weeks before.
- ROM uses date-based pricing: tickets are cheaper the earlier you buy.
- The Bloor Street entrance is closed for OpenROM construction; enter by the Weston Entrance on Queen's Park.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursThird Tuesday Nights Free: free for everyone on the third Tuesday of every month, 4-8:30pm · 16:00–20:30 | everyone | Most galleries; special exhibitions are not included (small surcharge). | Yes |
| Free dayFree on Tuesdays for full-time post-secondary students at Canadian colleges and universities | students | Full-time students of a Canadian college or university; show student ID. | No |
| Free forFree for attendants supporting a visitor with a disability | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | No |
| Free with passToronto Public Library MAP pass: free admission for up to 4 people | Toronto Public Library MAP pass holders | MAP passes are borrowed free from the Toronto Public Library (library card needed). | No |
| Free with passCanoo members (new Canadian citizens and permanent residents app) free, plus up to 4 dependent minors | Canoo members | Show the Canoo app and valid ID; active membership required. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: ROM
Timed-entry ticketToronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 1.6k reviewsfrom $26
Timed-entry ticketRoyal Ontario Museum: General Admission Ticket★★★★★ 4.7 · 389 reviewsfrom $26
Ticket & extrasRoyal Ontario Museum Feature Exhibit: Wildlife Photographer of the Year★★★★★ 4.5 · 67 reviewsfrom $35
Ticket & extrasRoyal Ontario Museum Feature Exhibit: Pyschedelics★★★★★ 4.8 · 17 reviewsfrom $35
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:30 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:30 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:30 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:30 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:30 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:30 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5:30pm; closed Mondays (open on some holiday Mondays, e.g. Thanksgiving). Open until 8:30pm on the third Tuesday of the month.
100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada
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FAQ
ROM: common questions
Is ROM free?
ROM is free for everyone third Tuesday Nights Free: free for everyone on the third Tuesday of every month, 4-8:30pm. Also free: on Tuesdays for full-time post-secondary students at Canadian colleges and universities; attendants supporting a visitor with a disability.
When is ROM free?
Third Tuesday Nights Free: free for everyone on the third Tuesday of every month, 4-8:30pm. The next free date is Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
When are the free days at ROM for students?
Upcoming free dates for students: Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov and Tue 24 Nov. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to ROM?
Carers of visitors with disabilities.
Do I need to book for free entry to ROM?
Advance tickets required, no walk-ins. Tickets are released two weeks before; choose "3rd Tuesday Nights Free" on the date.
What day is ROM closed?
ROM is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5:30pm; closed Mondays (open on some holiday Mondays, e.g. Thanksgiving). Open until 8:30pm on the third Tuesday of the month.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- rom.on.ca/whats-on/special-programs/third-tuesday-nights-free · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- rom.on.ca/visit/visitor-information · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- rom.on.ca/operating-hours
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