Two permanent galleries of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal – the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs and the Gallery of the Age of Mammals. The galleries are home to over 750 specimens, including 50 dinosaur specimens, of which 30 are complete or nearly complete skeletons, as well as 30 fossil mammal skeletons, representing the diversity of life during the Age of Dinosaurs and the Age of Mammals.

Focusing on the evolution of winter sports footwear since the Winter Games were first inaugurated in 1924, 'Bound for Glory' celebrates important milestones in the history of winter sports. Whether on ice, on snow or on track, frigid temperatures and challenging conditions continue to test the skills of winter sports athletes. Medals are won in split second finishes and dreams of glory can be helped or hindered by the specialized footwear these athletes wear and the technological advancements they represent. Visit 'Bound for Glory' and see footwear worn by some of the world's greatest winter athletes, experience their personal stories of triumph and "race" to the finish line in our interactive area. March 4, 2009 - March 21, 2010.

Opening at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on May 16, 2009, the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity is devoted to exploring our world’s biodiversity and the numerous factors affecting its conservation and survival. This innovative and interactive gallery combines seven ecosystem experiences, approximately 2,500 specimens and the Earth Rangers Studio featuring live animal ambassadors to convey an important message about the stunning variety of life on Earth, the interconnectedness of nature’s amazing web, and the ability that each of us has to care for the environment.

Until July 4, 2010. Level 1, Herman Herzog Levy Gallery. This exhibit showcases more than 40 never-before-seen acquisitions, all important examples of paintings, calligraphies, and prints from Korea, China, and Japan. Acquired by the ROM through the past 12 years, the artworks span a period from the 15th to the early 21st century and demonstrate the generosity of donors and the prudent use of acquisition funds to expand the Museum’s already impressive Far Eastern collections. The Museum’s Chinese collections in particular are ranked among the finest outside China.

The Bata Shoe Museum is pleased to announce a once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors this fall. Bringing together an international collection of exceptionally rare examples of fashionable shoes from 1500 - 1660, the much anticipated exhibition On a Pedestal will focus on two of the most extreme forms of footwear ever worn in Western dress, the chopine and the high heel. November 19, 2009 - September 20, 2010. Included in regular Museum admission.

A Canadian exclusive, KING TUT: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will run from November 24, 2009 through April 18, 2010. Tickets for the advance member previews on November 21 and 22, 2009 have already been fully reserved. The exhibition features more than 100 remarkable objects from the tomb of King Tut and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. Many of the artifacts have never before been seen in North America prior to this exhibition tour. Ticket prices range from $16.50 to $32.50. AGO member, family and group rates are also available. Children age 5 and under will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online via www.ago.net, by phone at 416-979-6608, or in person at the Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. West, between McCaul and Beverly streets.

Interactive exhibition challenges visitors to distinguish between 115 authentic and forged artifacts, specimens and brands. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) invites visitors to test their skills in Fakes & Forgeries: Yesterday and Today, a ROM-produced exhibition opening January 9, 2010 in the Centre Block, Level 3. The interactive exhibition presents 115 real and fake objects that run the gamut from historical specimens and cultural artifacts, to household items and designer name brands. Visitors of all ages are invited to guess which objects are real and which are clever fakes. There is also educational information about pirated computer software as well as a section on counterfeit currency. Visitors learn how to tell authentic pieces from sly forgeries and discover the fascinating lengths forgers will take to hoodwink the unwary.

This spring, Harry Potter fans across Canada will have the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world when Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens at the Ontario Science Centre, its first venue outside the United States, on April 9, 2010. Visitors will experience dramatic environments inspired by the Harry Potter film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind more than 200 authentic costumes and film props.

For eight weeks only, the ROM presents Dinosaur Eggs & Babies: Groundbreaking Discoveries from South Africa as part of the ongoing Out of the Vaults series that offers visitors an opportunity to see exceptional and rarely-seen artifacts. Dinosaur Eggs & Babies displays the oldest dinosaur nests with fossilized embryos ever found. Approximately 190 million years old, many of the rare specimens were discovered in the last five years with the help of ROM palaeontologists and have provided researchers with a new understanding of dinosaur reproductive behaviour at the dawn of the age of dinosaurs. The exhibition also displays a number of other specimens, including skeletons of dinosaur embryos and hatchlings as well as a series of skulls to illuminate the landmark discovery and its impacts on our knowledge of these ancient creatures. Found on Level 2 in the James and Louise Temerty Gallery of the Age of the Dinosaurs.