The easiest route to the Royal Ontario Museum is to take TTC Line 1 to Museum Station, then walk a short distance toward the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park. From Toronto Pearson Airport, take the UP Express to Union Station, transfer to Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, and get off at Museum Station. If you need elevators, a stroller-friendly station, or step-free subway access, use St George Station instead and allow a slightly longer walk.

Do not rely only on the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal entrance on Bloor Street. Current visitor information says the Bloor Street entrance is temporarily closed, while the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park remains open.

Use 100 Queen’s Park as the destination anchor

The Royal Ontario Museum, often called ROM, is officially located at:

Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C6

The museum sits at the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and Queen’s Park. That gives you two useful orientation anchors:

Queen’s Park.

Bloor Street West.

For most first-time visitors using the subway, Museum Station is the simplest stop. For visitors who need elevators or step-free access, St George Station is the safer choice.

The key is not just choosing the nearest station. The key is choosing the station that matches your walking and accessibility needs.

Museum Station is the simplest stop for most visitors

Museum Station is on TTC Line 1 Yonge–University. It places you very close to ROM and keeps the surface walk short.

Use Museum Station if:

You are already on Line 1.

You are coming from Union Station.

You do not need elevator access.

You want the shortest, simplest route above ground.

A clean route is:

Take Line 1 to Museum Station.

Exit to Queen’s Park.

Orient toward ROM and Queen’s Park.

Walk toward the Weston Entrance.

Do not overthink the final walk. You are already close. The important update is that the current practical entrance anchor is Queen’s Park / Weston Entrance, not the Bloor Street Crystal entrance.

Use St George Station if you need elevators

St George Station is a better option if you need an accessible route.

ROM’s official access information notes that St George is the closest subway stop to ROM on Bloor Street and is fully accessible with elevators to street level at the Bedford Road entrance. The same official information notes that Museum Station is not wheelchair accessible.

Use St George Station if:

You use a wheelchair.

You have a stroller.

You have heavy luggage.

You want elevator access.

You prefer avoiding stairs at Museum Station.

From St George, walk east along Bloor Street toward ROM, then orient toward the open Queen’s Park side and the Weston Entrance. This is a little more walking than Museum Station, but it is more practical for accessibility.

From Toronto Pearson Airport

From Toronto Pearson Airport, the cleanest public transport route is:

UP Express to Union Station.

TTC Line 1 from Union toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

Get off at Museum Station.

Walk to the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park.

UP Express connects Pearson Airport with Union Station in downtown Toronto. Once you arrive at Union, your main decision is choosing the correct Line 1 direction.

At Union Station, do not simply board the first Line 1 train you see. You want the University side of Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. That route takes you to Museum Station.

Avoid the Finch direction from Union for this trip. It goes up the Yonge side and does not give you the clean route to Museum Station.

From Union Station

From Union Station, the route is simple once you choose the correct subway direction.

A practical sequence is:

Enter the TTC subway area at Union.

Look for Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

Board the train on the University side.

Ride north to Museum Station.

Exit and walk toward Queen’s Park and ROM.

The common mistake at Union is saying “northbound” without checking which side of Line 1 you are using. Union sits at the bottom of the U-shaped Line 1. For ROM, you want the side that goes toward St Andrew, Osgoode, St Patrick, Queen’s Park, Museum, and St George.

If you board toward Finch, you are on the wrong side for this simple route.

From downtown Toronto

If you are already downtown, the best route depends on where you start.

From the Financial District or Union area, use Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and get off at Museum.

From the Yonge side, you may need to travel through Bloor–Yonge and transfer to Line 2, then use St George, or continue by a route app-approved subway pattern.

From the University of Toronto area, walking may be simpler than using transit.

From Yorkville or Bloor Street, walking to ROM is often easiest.

The main thing is to aim for the correct entrance side. Current visitor access is centered on the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park, so do not assume the Bloor Street Crystal entrance is open.

Taxi or ride-hailing

Taxi or ride-hailing is useful if you have luggage, mobility concerns, bad weather, or a tight schedule.

Use one of these destination names:

Royal Ontario Museum
ROM
100 Queen’s Park
Weston Entrance, Royal Ontario Museum
Queen’s Park entrance, ROM

If the driver drops you on Bloor Street, check whether the Bloor Street entrance is open before walking directly to it. If it is closed, move toward the Queen’s Park side and the Weston Entrance.

For the least confusion, ask for the Queen’s Park / Weston Entrance side.

Bus and streetcar options

Bus and streetcar can work if your route app gives a direct surface route, but they are not the best first-time answer for most visitors.

Use surface transit if:

You are already nearby.

The route drops you close to Queen’s Park or Bloor Street.

You know the stop name.

You do not need to transfer several times.

Avoid choosing a bus or streetcar route that leaves you with a vague walk through the area. Subway to Museum or St George is usually easier to explain and easier to recover from.

The final walk from Museum Station

The final walk from Museum Station is short, but the entrance update matters.

After exiting Museum Station, orient toward Queen’s Park and the ROM building. You are not looking for a hidden lane or a long downtown walk. You are moving from the station area toward the museum at 100 Queen’s Park.

The older version of this route could lean heavily on the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal as a visual cue. That is still a recognizable part of ROM’s architecture, but it should not be treated as the guaranteed entrance target right now.

Use this final-walk logic instead:

Exit Museum Station.

Face toward Queen’s Park.

Look for ROM at the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and Queen’s Park.

Aim for the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park.

Avoid assuming the Bloor Street Crystal entrance is open.

If you see the Crystal but cannot find an active entrance there, do not keep circling it. Move toward the Queen’s Park side.

The final walk from St George Station

From St George Station, the walk is slightly longer but better for accessibility.

A simple route is:

Exit using the accessible Bedford Road side if needed.

Walk east toward Bloor Street and ROM.

Keep ROM as your destination at 100 Queen’s Park.

Move toward the Queen’s Park / Weston Entrance side.

This route is useful for wheelchairs, strollers, luggage, or anyone avoiding stairs at Museum Station. It is less direct than Museum Station, but it may be the better real-world choice.

Common mistakes and fixes

Mistake: Taking the wrong side of Line 1 from Union.
Fix: From Union, use Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, not Finch.

Mistake: Assuming Museum Station is accessible.
Fix: Use St George Station if you need elevators or stroller-friendly access.

Mistake: Aiming for the Crystal entrance without checking current access.
Fix: Use the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park as the safer current entrance anchor.

Mistake: Resetting at Bloor–Yonge.
Fix: Reset at Museum Station, St George Station, Queen’s Park, or 100 Queen’s Park instead.

Mistake: Overcorrecting during the final walk.
Fix: Stay oriented around Queen’s Park and ROM’s official address.

If you get turned around

Use the nearest strong anchor.

If you are on Line 1, reset to Museum Station.

If you need elevators, reset to St George Station.

If you are outside, reset to 100 Queen’s Park.

If you are near the building but unsure about the entrance, move toward Queen’s Park and look for the Weston Entrance.

Do not reset at Bloor–Yonge unless your entire subway route has gone wrong and you are already there. It is a major interchange, but it is not the best recovery point for a final approach to ROM.

Route comparison

Route Best for Main weakness Navigation ease
Line 1 to Museum Station Most visitors Not wheelchair accessible Very high
UP Express to Union, then Line 1 to Museum Airport arrivals Union direction choice matters High
St George Station, then walk east Strollers, wheelchairs, luggage Slightly longer walk High
Taxi to Weston Entrance / 100 Queen’s Park Luggage, rain, low-stress arrival Traffic and drop-off side Very high
Bus or streetcar Visitors already nearby Stop choice can be less obvious Medium

The best default is Line 1 to Museum Station. The best accessible option is St George Station. The best airport route is UP Express to Union, then Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre to Museum Station.

Quick checklist

Use 100 Queen’s Park as the address.

Use Museum Station for the shortest simple route.

Use St George Station if you need elevators.

From Union, take Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

Do not board toward Finch from Union for this route.

Aim for the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park.

Do not assume the Bloor Street Crystal entrance is open.

Reset at Museum Station, St George Station, or 100 Queen’s Park if confused.

FAQ

What is the best subway station for Royal Ontario Museum?

Museum Station is the easiest station for most visitors using Line 1. St George Station is better if you need elevator access.

How do I get to ROM from Toronto Pearson Airport?

Take UP Express to Union Station, then take TTC Line 1 toward Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and get off at Museum Station.

Is Museum Station accessible?

No. ROM’s access information says Museum Station is not wheelchair accessible. Use St George Station if you need elevators.

Which entrance should I use?

Use the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park. Current ROM visitor information says the Bloor Street entrance to the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal is temporarily closed.

Is the Crystal still a good landmark?

It is a recognizable part of ROM, but do not treat it as the guaranteed entrance right now. Use Queen’s Park and the Weston Entrance as the stronger arrival anchor.

Should I reset at Bloor–Yonge if I get lost?

No. For this route, reset at Museum Station, St George Station, or 100 Queen’s Park.

Sources checked

Royal Ontario Museum – confirmed official address at 100 Queen’s Park and location at the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and Queen’s Park – https://www.rom.on.ca/visit/location-parking

Royal Ontario Museum – confirmed current visitor notice that the Bloor Street entrance to the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal is temporarily closed and the Weston Entrance on Queen’s Park remains open – https://www.rom.on.ca/visit/visitor-information

Royal Ontario Museum – confirmed subway guidance that St George Station is the closest accessible stop on Bloor Street and Museum Station is the closest stop on Line 1 but is not wheelchair accessible – https://www.rom.on.ca/visit/location-parking

TTC – confirmed Museum Station is on the TTC subway network and station access information for Queen’s Park Circle – https://www.ttc.ca/subway-stations/museum-station

UP Express – confirmed Pearson Airport to Union Station service and 28-minute travel time – https://www.upexpress.com/en

Toronto Pearson Airport – confirmed UP Express airport-to-Union route information – https://www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking/up-express

OpenStreetMap – used only as a general walking layout reference for Museum Station, St George Station, Queen’s Park, Bloor Street West, and ROM – https://www.openstreetmap.org

Last updated: June 2026