[Fun] Toronto - ROM, all new lower admission prices (finally!)

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The Royal Ontario Museum announced a significant drop in entry prices this morning, bringing some relief to potential visitors who might have been dissuaded by the steep $24 price of admission. The new cost for one adult ticket, as of today: $15 ($13.50 for students). In a blog post for the ROM, director Janet Carding wrote that “Being more accessible by lowering the cost of admission is the first step towards our centennial goal to become more welcoming, more relevant, and an essential destination for everyone who cares about world culture and nature.” She didn’t detail what other changes might be forthcoming, though she did concede that the museum’s research had demonstrated that the high prices were having a “negative impact” on attendance.

As part of the decision, the ROM will unfortunately be eliminating its two-hour free admission period on Wednesdays. A full list of new admission prices is available here.

[Andro]

good step forward, $24 for ROM was ridiculous........but free on Wednesdays cannot be beat

[elty]

Friday evening admission is also drop to $9, but free Wednesday is gone.

Which is probably not a big deal anyways, because last time I went there on Wednesday there were like, 300 people lining up...

[sprung]

Friday evening admission is also drop to $9, but free Wednesday is gone.

Which is probably not a big deal anyways, because last time I went there on Wednesday there were like, 300 people lining up...

you can still get free family ROM passes (and others) with your Toronto Public Library card. the lineups for MAP passes are much shorter now that you have to show your library card and ID at the venue for pass redemption - means people can't resell them anymore, good!

Andrec2g: MAP passes are usually good for up to 4 people. But of course you can use it on your own if you like. Remember though you may get one of each venue's pass once every three months (subject to availability)

[Psubs]

Cool.

If you enjoy a nice meal at C5 you can just ditch the pin and walk through the ROM after for free.

[andrec2g]

you can still get free family ROM passes (and others) with your Toronto Public Library card. the lineups for MAP passes are much shorter now that you have to show your library card and ID at the venue for pass redemption - means people can't resell them anymore, good!

Can I use the MAP pass just by myself? ie without a family

[YLSF]

I am surprised they didn't get a big corporate sponsor to sponsor a "free night" ... Most major museums in the world still have a "free" night at least once a month.

Regardless, good to see better pricing.. I usually only go for special exhibits so will be interesting to see how this discounted "base" price effects special exhibit prices.

[fatpiggy]

Can I use the MAP pass just by myself? ie without a family

Definitely, but why would you? Post it here so that a single parent with 1 or 2 kids can share the joy with you. Once inside you can go your own way.

[Ducky]

if you have caa, you get admission for $13.50...via caa website ticket purchase

[Fantaz]

good step forward, $24 for ROM was ridiculous........but free on Wednesdays cannot be beat

I paid that much plus for the special chinese exhibit, and then realized that they let uni. students in for free...

[Talamasca]

I am surprised they didn't get a big corporate sponsor to sponsor a "free night" ... Most major museums in the world still have a "free" night at least once a month.

Regardless, good to see better pricing.. I usually only go for special exhibits so will be interesting to see how this discounted "base" price effects special exhibit prices.

There is a big exhibit on the Maya opening up next week. Admission prices are $25 (down from $31) or $19 on Friday evenings.

I wish our museums got more funding. All the major museums in London are free, which is incredible and greatly encourages people to visit often.

[Hairball]

That's an improvement, I can't believe how high their admission is.

In contrast the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, which is far bigger and has more to see only charges $12. I remember I got a ticket for like $8 with a package.