Join Catherine Chambers of Let’s Make It for a hands-on workshop exploring self-care through the lens of the African and Caribbean diasporas on Saturday, February 21.

Participants will craft their own luxurious foot scrub using natural ingredients rooted in Black food and wellness traditions, such as sugar, coffee, and coconut. Guided step-by-step, you’ll learn how to blend clays, exfoliants, and natural fragrances while discovering the cultural and skin-nourishing significance of each ingredient.

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📢 EXTENDED HOURS📢

On select dates, we`ll be extending our hours for you to explore our exhibitions or participate in a different craft!

Wednesday, February 11: Sketching
Thursday, March 12: Zine Making
Friday, April 10: Button Making

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UPDATE: Thank you for your patience! The Museum will be open today, Wednesday January 28 for our regular operating hours (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
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The Museum is will be temporarily closed until further notice due to building maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.


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📢 CLOSURE 📢

Due to severe weather, the museum will be closed Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe and warm! ❄️☃️ ...

Join us every Saturday in February during Black History Month for a special museum tour of Black excellence and contributions to culture through footwear. This family-friendly tour of our exhibitions will specifically focus on Black artists, workers, and diasporic communities.

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Due to severe weather, the museum will be closed today, Thursday, January 15. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to welcome you back tomorrow. Please stay safe and warm! ❄️☃️

Tonights Curator’s Talk will be postponed to a later date, TBD. Those registered will receive a direct email notice with further details. ...

Ring in the Year of the Horse with a day of vibrant performances, movement, and creativity at the Bata Shoe Museum on Sunday, February 8 with @liondancetoronto and @thekoreandancestudies.

Between performances, take part in family-friendly crafts inspired by Lunar New Year traditions — a perfect way to make a keepsake to take home.

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Learn the unique art of live fashion illustration with Toronto-based illustrator @nessalilly, known for capturing the elegance and energy of fashion moments on Saturday, February 7.

Inspired by our latest exhibition André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to bring fashion to life through quick, expressive sketches in 5 minutes or less.

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Join us for an illuminating evening on Tuesday, February 3 with social researcher Catherine Chambers as she explores Black innovations through history — celebrating the creators, inventors, and visionaries whose groundbreaking ideas have shaped culture, design, and technology across generations. Visit our website to purchase tickets 🎟️ ...