Canada’s largest museum of art, world cultures, and natural history, the ROM is instantly recognizable for the angular Michael Lee-Chin Crystal addition jutting out from its heritage building on Queens Park. Inside, the collection spans dinosaur skeletons, ancient Egyptian artifacts, a renowned gem and mineral collection, and extensive world culture galleries. Easily a half-day visit, longer with kids who gravitate to the dinosaur galleries. Located steps from the University of Toronto campus and the Bloor-Yorkville shopping district.

