Temporary Closure
The Bata Shoe Museum will temporarily close effective Friday, December 24th, 3pm.
What's On 2022
Just for Kids!
See our latest crafts and activities just for you!
Online Exhibitions
Travel the world with our online exhibitions!
Off The Shelf
Learn about our fascinating footwear in 30 seconds or less on Reels and Tiktok!
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This pair of wartime winter boots was made in France. Like other wartime footwear, they were crafted out of vegetable fibre and rabbit fur, materials not required by the war effort.
Learn about wedding shoes from around the world by visiting our online exhibition, "The Perfect Pair: Wedding Shoe Stories".
This pair of Yuki geta, or snow geta, come from Hokkaido, Japan. Geta are a form of elevated sandals traditionally worn in Japan. This pair features clog-like toe covers with fur trims, which would have provided protection in chilly weather. #museummonday
Have some shoe-themed fun by checking out our BSMKids page! Solve a crossword, make a cool craft or listen to an amusing story, you can find it all on our website.
Some of our favourite shoe care products to keep your footwear in great condition ~ all items are available on our online shop. If you're in the Toronto area, we offer curbside pick up! ✨
Leather shoes such as this pink pair were worn by fashionable women for daywear in the early part of the 19th century. They were made as straights. English, 1820-30. Learn more about the rise of pointe shoes by checking out our online exhibition "On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Shoe"
Button boots with curvaceous Louis heels were de rigueur for fashionably dressed women at the dawn of the 20th century. Many boots of the period incorporated ‘menswear’ styling. This pair was designed to look as if the wearer was sporting a pair of white spats. American, c. 1900s
ASK A CURATOR: Episode 65
What are the museum's plans for 2022? Find out in today's #AskACurator episode 😊
Grab your headphones and listen to our free audio guide of each of our exhibitions! 🎧 Available in English & French. Visit our website for more info.
Who loves playing cards? Step up your card games with this deck of 52 cards designed with shoes from our extraordinary collection! Available on our online museum shop or shop directly on our Instagram.
It's Friday which means new colouring sheet are available! Visit our website to download our free colouring sheets featuring our incredible collection.
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Featured: These crampons date from the early to mid-20th century and feature sharp metal spikes as the sole. When attached to a pair of boots, they would have provided traction for walking or climbing cold and icy surfaces.
