19 May, Royal Ontario Museum... a bit of culture in my trip

Last Monday 19th May (Victoria Day) I went to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). The first thing that attracts your attention is the shape of the building. As you can see in the picture it is literately a diamond.

This diamond was designed by Michel Lee Chin and it is known as the Michael Lee Chin Crystal. The aim of this Crystal is to work as the new symbol of Toronto for the 21 st century. It was inaugurated just one year ago (June 3, 2007) and it marked the beginning of a new stage for the Royal Ontario Museum.

The ROM has 4 levels to visit. It is huge. It has its permanent exhibition and there are other ones that change from time to time.

There are many artefacts to watch. What did I like the most?

Taking into consideration the “rule of three”, the three things I will never forget are:

• The Darwin Exhibition: The Evolution Revolution http://www.rom.on.ca/darwin/evolution_revolution.php






• The Shanghai Kaleidoscope http://www.rom.on.ca/exhibitions/special/shanghai.php



• The Samuel European Gallery with all the history of the European art and style. http://www.rom.on.ca/exhibitions/wculture/euro.php
  
  
  Tia Marta! I was thinking about you all the time I was in the Museum. I am sure that if you came here, you would like to stay for ever !!! Hahaha. I was missing all your explanations in many galleries of science, design and culture. Kisses and regards from your niece Eugi

Me inside the Cristal

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