Welcome Back
The BSM is now open!
What's On 2021
From The Director & Senior Curator
A special message from Elizabeth Semmelhack
Shoebox Bingo with the BSM
Join us for a game of Shoebox Bingo this summer and keep your kids entertained!
New online exhibition
Learn about wedding shoes from around the world in The Perfect Pair.
Virtual Tours this Summer!
Experience our exhibitions from the comfort of your home.
Get Your Creativity On!
Join us for virtual sketching sessions in our galleries.
Just for Kids!
See our latest crafts and activities just for you!
Shop Bata Shoe Museum
Find unique shoe-inspired items for any occasion!
Follow Us @batashoemuseum
We often lends artefacts to other museums for their exhibitions. Recently, one of our borrowers had such a successful exhibition that the exhibition went on tour, and our artefacts went along for the ride. Learn more about when our artefacts travelled the world as part of the "Dior: 1947 to 1957" exhibition on our blog, Step into the BSM!
© Chris Paulocik, ROM
Check out our new colouring sheets on our website inspired by our "Behind the Scenes" gallery ~ https://batashoemuseum.ca/bsm-colouring/ #BSMFromHome #MuseumFromHome
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Famed Japanese shoe designer Tokio Kumagai created these whimsical suede flats. Called the Grape-vine shoes, they were part of his Spring/Summer 1987 collection.
Our doors are open but don't worry, we’ll keep bringing you fun and engaging virtual content 😉 Can't wait to show you what we've been up to!
Have you signed up for @passthebatoncanada, running July 27 - August 3? Celebrating the 25th anniversary of @theofficialdonovanbailey’s historic double gold victories at the Atlanta Games in 1996, this week-long fun event supports youth charities across Canada. To inspire you, come check out Bailey’s shoes in our “Behind the Scenes” gallery, now on view!
Can't make it to the museum? We've got you covered! Join us for a virtual tour of our latest exhibition, "The Great Divide" on Sunday July 25. Sign up by visiting our website 😊 👠
Toronto's favourite shoebox is now OPEN and we can't wait to see everyone (and their shoes 😉). And have you heard? Every Sunday is FREE ADMISSION day at the BSM! 👀 Visit our website for more information #linkinbio
WE’RE OPEN!! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to the museum. Put on your fancy footwear and take a trip to Toronto’s favourite shoebox. For more info on how to book tickets, visit our website. #linkinbio
T-Minus 1 day until we reopen doors! We hope our Friends annual pass holders and volunteers enjoy their exclusive access today. Reminder to check out our FAQ section for updated hours and COVID guidelines to prepare for your visit. We are so excited to see you soon! #linkinbio
There's still time to sign up for our Virtual Sketching in the Galleries this coming Thursday! ✏️ Visit our website for more info. #MuseumFromHome #BSMFromHome
To welcome everyone back, we are celebrating with a special discount offer in our museum shop! Visitors will receive 25% off on their in-store purchase of $25 or more from July 21 to July 31. Check out our online store in advance to see our products, inspired by our collection and exhibitions!
Explore our 4 different galleries, “All About Shoes”, “The Gold Standard”, “Art & Innovation” and our newest exhibition “The Great Divide” starting July 21. Book your tickets in advance and jump the line!
Colour the world at your feet ~ we released new colouring sheets yesterday featuring this gorgeous pair of silk mules! Visit our website to download them 🖍️
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These silk mules date to the early 18th century and feature thick bands of gold lace at the throat and down the front of the vamp. Popular in Western Europe, mules such as this pair would likely have been worn indoors or in an intimate, informal setting. #BSMFromHome