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Private Royal Ontario Museum Tour

Private 2-hour guided visit to the Royal Ontario Museum for your group only, with the galleries chosen to suit you. Museum admission is included.

  • 2 hrs
  • Private tour
  • From C$2,095 for the group
Private Royal Ontario Museum Tour
Private Royal Ontario Museum Tour
Private Royal Ontario Museum Tour
Private Royal Ontario Museum Tour
Private Royal Ontario Museum Tour

Illustrative destination photos. Optional extras shown are not included unless listed below.

Duration2 hrs
TypePrivate
Group size1-56
PriceC$2,095

Overview

This is a private two-hour visit to the Royal Ontario Museum at 100 Queen's Park, just for your group. The museum opened in 1914 and holds around 18 million objects across 40 gallery and exhibition spaces.

Your guide picks the galleries with you, from Gordo the Barosaurus and the Bat Cave to Earth's Treasures and the world cultures rooms. Museum admission is included, and we confirm your meeting point, start time and transport details by email.

Highlights

  • Private two-hour guided visit for your group only
  • Museum admission included
  • Gordo, a 27 m Barosaurus skeleton
  • The Bat Cave on Level 2
  • Earth's Treasures: minerals, gems and meteorites
  • World cultures galleries from China to Rome

Itinerary

Times and order are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and your group.

  • 1StartMeet near the museum at 100 Queen's Park.
  • 2EntryEnter through the Weston Entrance.
  • 3GalleriesYour guide leads you through galleries chosen for your group.
  • 42 hoursThe tour ends after two hours.
  • 5FinishTransport back is arranged.

Meeting point and pickup

We meet near the Royal Ontario Museum at 100 Queen's Park. We email the exact meeting point and transport details after you book.

What is included

Included

  • Private guide
  • 2-hour tour
  • Museum admission
  • Meeting point and transport details confirmed by email

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals and snacks
  • Special-exhibition tickets unless confirmed at booking
  • Time beyond 2 hours

What to bring

  • Small bags only (purses, baby bags, side-carried backpacks)
  • Small collapsible umbrella and water bottle if needed
  • No selfie sticks, tripods, monopods or full-size umbrellas

Questions about this tour

Is the tour private?

Yes, it is for your group only with your own guide.

Is museum admission included?

Yes, general admission is included; special-exhibition tickets are extra unless we confirm them at booking.

Is the Bat Cave suitable for young children?

It is dark, with strobe lighting and noises, but there are no real bats; some children may find it intense.

Can we bring a stroller?

Strollers are allowed, though oversized ones may be refused on busy days; backpack-style child carriers and wagons are not.

Can we take photos?

Flash and video are allowed in most permanent galleries for personal use, but special exhibitions may restrict photography.

Are any galleries closed?

Yes, the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada is closed, the Japan and Herman Herzog Levy galleries are being redeveloped, and the South Asian and Middle East galleries are temporarily closed.

How far ahead do we need to book?

We need at least 24 hours' notice, and we confirm your request by email.

How do I book?

Pick your date and number of guests in the booking box and send the request. We check with our local partners and email you within 24 hours to confirm, with a secure payment link. You pay nothing until you approve it.

Cancellation and payment

You can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour date; cancellations made less than 24 hours before are not refunded. You pay only after you approve your quote, by secure online payment. Read the full policies.

Accessibility

The Weston Entrance has a ramp and automatic doors, elevators serve all levels, and a limited number of free manual wheelchairs are available at coat check with photo ID. Museum subway station is stair-only; St. George is the closest accessible station. The page does not confirm whether the transport is wheelchair accessible.

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