The university operated the Royal Conservatory of Music from 1896 to 1991 and the Royal Ontario Museum from 1912 to 1968; both still retain close ties with the university as independent institutions.
大学于1896至1991年，及1912至1968年间分别接管了王家音乐学院和王家安大略博物馆；后两者如今作为独立的机构仍与大学保留着密切的联系。