When the new design for the ROM was first unveiled, I was not impressed. I thought it was going to take away from the grandeur of the original architectural design and somehow cheapen it - I am happy to say I was wrong! I like the strong angler lines created by the use of glass - the building really stands out and has a more "worldly" feel about it.
One of my favorite exhibits in the "new" ROM is the ornate reconstruction of a 17th century Chinese Imperial Palace building from Beijing's Forbidden City - it's magnificent.
The ROM also offers an array of educational and family programs just about every night of the week - a great way to learn history, understand today and meet new friends.