Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

ROM 100 Queen's Park
Downtown Toronto, Ontario
416-586-8000

Open Monday-Thursday 10am-5:30pm
Friday 10am-9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5:30pm

The internationally renowned Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) opened in 1914 and has grown to become Canada's largest museum of natural history and world cultures. With some six million objects in its collections, the Museum offers engaging galleries of art, archeology and natural science and presents a dazzling, ever changing slate of programs and special exhibitions.

The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army

June 26, 2010 to January 2, 2011

Discover the legendary first emperor of China and explore the contents of his 2,000 year old tomb

They stood watch over Chinas first emperor for thousands of years and astonished the world when they were discovered. A military force of thousands, created to escort the founding father of the Chinese empire into eternity. In 1974, farmers in northern China accidentally unearthed fragments of a terracotta figure - the first evidence of what would turn out to be one of the greatest archaeological finds in history. Buried 2,200 years ago, the First Emperor Ying Zheng surrounded himself with nearly 8,000 full sized terracotta warriors and horses in magnificent military formations, along with many other artifacts, in preparation for the afterlife. Now, for six months, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto will display these priceless treasures in an exhibition titled The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army. Highlighting the life, times, and afterlife of the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty, the exhibition’s scope makes this the most significant display of the First Emperors terracotta army ever showcased in North America. Featuring over 250 artifacts, visitors will see the details and the intricacies of the individual warriors. Notably, the exhibition features two of the nine terracotta generals ever recovered from the terracotta pits. A Unique Opportunity in North America Many of the artifacts will be displayed for the first time in history at this debut exhibition in Toronto. The exhibition is time ticketed with limited capacity. The best way to guarantee your entry The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army is to purchase tickets in advance of your arrival.

Delta Chelsea Hotel Package

Delta Chelsea is proud to be an exclusive partner with the ROM to offer our guests a special Terracotta exhibition package, including tickets (which are selling out quickly).

From $199 CAD/night

• 1 night accommodation in a Delta Room
• Complimentary hotel parking
• $25 food credit (can be used at any of Delta Chelsea's 5 restaurants and lounges)
• 2 adult tickets to The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army
• Additional tickets can be purchased at the special discounted rate.

To book your package call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or visit http://pages.deltahotels.com/chelsea/terracottaarmy/

Please note that this is a time-ticketed exhibition, therefore, you will need to choose a date and time for your visit, when booking your room. This package has a 48-hour cancellation policy. Subject to availability. Rate is based on single or double occupancy. Food credit not applicable to alcohol.

Other Exhibits at the ROM

Dinos Are Back

Travel back in time at the Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. This dramatic new space leans out over Bloor Street W., offering visitors a glimpse into the gallery even before entering the Museum. Once inside, visitors will encounter 350 specimens, including 50 dinosaur specimens, of which 25 are fully-mounted skeletons. The 5.4-metre (18-foot) ceiling inside the gallery is high enough to accommodate the tallest specimens while allowing others to be suspended artistically overhead.

Renaissance ROM

The expansion and renovation project, known as Renaissance ROM, showcases the collections in more comprehensive and dynamic ways. With the new and renovated exhibition and gallery spaces, the ROM is able to host larger traveling exhibitions, expand its educational and community programming, increase accessibility, and restore the historic buildings of one of Toronto's most iconic cultural sites.

Family Getaway

If a family getaway is the plan - Delta Chelsea is proud to treat young travelers with the courtesy and respect they deserve - and pleased to provide amenities and services that parents appreciate. Kids love the Family Fun Zone where you'll find the family pool, wading pool and the "Corkscrew" - Toronto's only 4-storey indoor waterslide! Parents love that Delta Chelsea helps make family getaways affordable. Children under 18 enjoy free accommodations when staying with a parent or guardian. Children six and under "Eat For Free" from the special Children's Menu while children age seven to twelve "Eat for Half Price" from the regular menu.

Toronto Attractions

With just a little planning, it’s easy to land yourself right in the middle of an exciting Toronto vacation. Take a thrilling ride to the top of the CN Tower. Travel around the world and back in time all in a single day at the Royal Ontario Museum. If you plan to visit a variety of Toronto’s famous attractions, a Toronto CityPass booklet can save you close to half off admissions at six of the top Toronto Attractions.