© Hariri Pontarini Architects. Watercolour rendering by Michael McCann Associates Ltd.
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has announced that it is re-opening the Museum?s heritage Weston Entrance, an important component of the ROM?s Welcome Project that will enhance the ROM?s role as a vital civic hub for visitors and offer greater access to Canada’s pre-eminent museum.
Slated for completion in September 2017, the re-opening of the entrance on Queen?s Park is timed to coincide with Canada?s 150 celebrations. This revitalization project was made possible by The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and through a $1.5 million investment by the Government of Ontario.
?Opening the doors to Queen?s Park is part of the ROM’s ongoing transformation as a 21st century museum, one that both respects our heritage and looks forward to the future,? says Josh Basseches, ROM Director and CEO. ?This project opens up the ROM ? both literally and symbolically ? to our community, offering visitors better access to their Museum and builds on our commitment to create an exceptional visitor experience.? The revitalization of the Museum’s landmark Queen?s Park façade is designed by Toronto architect Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects. With these renovations, the Weston Entrance becomes one of two public entry points to the Museum. The reconstruction includes extending, refurbishing and heating the limestone steps to create a welcoming public gathering place that complements th...