ROM brings immersive environmental exhibition 'BEES: A Story of Survival' to North America
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) will host the North American debut of 'BEES: A Story of Survival', an immersive exhibition exploring bee ecology, from May 16 to October 18, 2026. Originally developed by National Museums Liverpool in partnership with UK artist Wolfgang Buttress, the exhibition combines sculptural installations and cutting-edge technology to offer a bee's-eye view of the world. It is presented at ROM by Desjardins Financial Group. The exhibition aims to highlight the essential role of bees as pollinators in global ecosystems through vibrant soundscapes and digital interactives.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs May 16 to October 18, 2026 at ROM
- North American debut of 'BEES: A Story of Survival'
- Originally developed by National Museums Liverpool
- Created in partnership with artist Wolfgang Buttress
- Presented by Desjardins Financial Group
- Features sculptural art installations and cutting-edge technology
- Offers a bee's-eye view perspective
- Explores the importance of bees as pollinators
Entities
Artists
- Wolfgang Buttress
Institutions
- Royal Ontario Museum
- National Museums Liverpool
- Desjardins Financial Group
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- Liverpool
- United Kingdom