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What's On 2025

Ladies First: Give x Glow

Ladies First: Give x Glow

Join us for this year's Ladies First event in partnership with Full Court 21 Canada!

Sherlock Holmes Day at the BSM

Sherlock Holmes Day at the BSM

Step into the world of mystery, deduction, and intrigue, and celebrate the greatest detective in literary history.

Discover Dance Class: Intro to Broadway Jazz

Discover Dance Class: Intro to Broadway Jazz

Step into the spotlight and bring the razzle-dazzle of Broadway to life in our Intro to Broadway Jazz class.

Rough and Ready

Rough and Ready

Explore the history of the cowboy boot in this new exhibition. Now on view.

Art Wear

“What is art?” This question has sparked debate for centuries.

Exhibit A

Sleuth out the complex role of footwear in crime, policing, and the judiciary.

All About Shoes

All About Shoes

Take a walk through the the fascinating history of footwear.

Media Room

Find our latest press releases and more information on media images and interview requests.

Repatriations

The BSM is committed to building meaningful, long-term and reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Can you believe it's been 10 years since the release of Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture? 🎉

This publication includes interviews and essays by legendary designers, sneaker collectors, and cultural historians and is available for purchase in our museum shop. Since its’ publication, Out of the Box has sold over 30,000 copies! 👟📖

@elizabethsemmelhack @rizzolibooks @amfedarts

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📣 GIVEAWAY 📣 We've partnered with @bootsandhearts to give away 2 GA Weekend Passes to this year's festival from August 7 - 10. You'll also get a pair of admission passes to visit Rough & Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot 🤠👢

TO ENTER:
- follow @batashoemuseum and @bootsandhearts
- like this post
- tag some you'd bring in the comments ⬇️

Open to residents of Canada and are 19+. Travel and accommodation are not included. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta. Winner will be chosen on July 21, 2025.

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Unboxing: @ocean.kiana’s Woodland Cowgirl Boots

A new acquisition to our collection, Ocean Kiana’s Woodland Cowgirl boots embody the Anishinaabekwe through intricately embroidered Ojibwe floral motifs featured on a pair of rustic cowboy boots.

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Join us for this year's Ladies First: Give x Glow on August 8, in partnership with @FC21CA, aka Full Court 21 Canada, @sizeofficialca, The Collective, and @canadabasketball.

This inspiring panel discussion will delve into the transformative roles women of colour play and shape in contemporary sneaker culture and basketball and explore the challenges, triumphs, and journeys of four trailblazing women, from seeking inclusion at existing tables to building their own.

Speakers:
@inkscrpt
@_yvonnee_
@_luvdricka
@point_goddess
Moderated by @kaylamarieto

RSVP by visiting our website.

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Off the Shelf: Episode 165✨

In today’s episode, learn more about this pair of moccasins made by Newe artist Lolly Austin, and currently at rest in our collection.

For repatriation inquires or to learn more about collection access for Indigenous community, please visit our website using the link in our bio.

This Off the Shelf episode is moderated by our Curator of Indigenous Collections, Justine Woods.

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Step into the world of mystery, deduction, and intrigue, and celebrate the greatest detective in literary history on Sunday, July 20 in partnership with The Bootmakers of Toronto, the Canadian Sherlock Holmes Society 🔍

Learn about the shoes of 19th-century England, listen to a live radio play inspired by the Sherlock Holmes stories, test your Sherlockian with a fun and fast-paced trivia game and so much more.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the detective or newly intrigued by his world, this event promises an unforgettable journey into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes! RSVP by visiting our website.

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Off the Shelf: Episode 164✨

In today’s episode, learn more about this pair of moccasins were made by Caddo artist Sun-wit Sturn, and currently at rest in our collection.

For repatriation inquires or to learn more about collection access for Indigenous community, please visit our website using the link in our bio.

This Off the Shelf episode is moderated by our Curator of Indigenous Collections, Justine Woods.

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Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🎉 We had so much fun marching in this year's parade and at the street fair 👠

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Off the Shelf: Episode 163✨

In today’s episode, learn more about this pair of soft sole pucker toe moccasins made by Dehcho Dene artist, Margaret Sabourin, from Fort Providence, Northwest Territories, Canada, and currently at rest in our collection.

For repatriation inquires or to learn more about collection access for Indigenous community, please visit our website using the link in our bio.

This Off the Shelf episode is moderated by our Curator of Indigenous Collections, Justine Woods.

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That's a wrap on another incredible moccasin making workshop with @storybootschool's @natymocs! Thank you to everyone who joined and be on the look out for more Indigenous programming that will be announced 🤩🧡

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Off the Shelf: Episode 162✨

Learn more about this custom print by @christianlouboutin in today's episode! ✍️🩵

#getcultured #museumtok #learnontiktok

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Get your dancing shoes on for our Discover Dance Series this summer! Throughout the summer, we'll be hosting beginner-friendly dance lessons.

Monday, July 14 at 6:00 pm - Intro to Salsa Shines with @tayloralexiswellness
Monday, July 28 at 6:00 pm - Intro to Broadway Jazz with inspire_2dance
Monday, August 11 at 6:00 pm - Intro to Hip Hop with @keithdgod
Monday, August 25 at 6:00 pm - Intro to Bharatanatyam with @shivanicreations_

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BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

Government Sponsor: Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund