2021 Founder’s Lecture
A Conversation with Kulapat Yantrasast, PhD, Architect, Creative Director and Founder, WHY
What's On 2021
A Conversation with Derek McCormack
Join us for a virtual talk about dolls and horror in popular culture.
All Dolled Up
Explore the world of dolls - Now on view
Culture Days 2021
Experience arts and culture in new and exciting ways.
Just for Kids!
New shoe craft series just launched!
Preparing for your visit
The BSM is now open!
Virtual Tours this Fall!
Experience our exhibitions from the comfort of your home.
Shop Bata Shoe Museum
Find unique shoe-inspired items for any occasion!
Follow Us @batashoemuseum
Fanny Merrymount Hastings had quite the travel to Toronto! ✈️ Watch the curatorial team as they unbox her on our YouTube channel!
SAVE THE DATE ~ Join us for our 11th annual Founder's Lecture on November 16 at 7pm EST. Discussing his inspiring projects and the future design of museums, internationally acclaimed architect Kulapat Yantrasast sits down with Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack for a fascinating conversation and Q+A. RSVP now to secure your spot.
Discover a selection of thoughtfully-chosen items inspired by our collection and exhibitions ~ https://shop.batashoemuseum.ca/
Missed our Salon event with @grandmagetsreal? It's now live on our YouTube channel!
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On September 29, our guest Tonya Ruiz also known as Grandma Gets Real had a virtual conversation with our Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack to discuss her viral sensation, Quarantine Barbies.
#AskAConservator Day 2021 is coming up and we're so excited to say that our conservator Ada will be participating! Let us know your questions in the comments below and stay tuned for the answers across our social media platforms on November 4 😊 @iiconservation @conservators
Join us on October 24 at 11am EST for a virtual tour of our permanent exhibition "All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages" 👠 @culturedays
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Visit our website to RSVP!
Inspired by our latest exhibition "All Dolled Up: Fashioning Cultural Expectations", join us on October 27 at 7pm EST, as we invite Canadian novelist and short story writer Derek McCormack for a virtual conversation with our Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack to talk about dolls and horror in popular culture. RSVP using the link in our bio. Thank you so much to our programming partner @ocaf_lefonds for making this possible!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for today's virtual tour! If you missed it, you can still RSVP for our tour on "All About Shoes" on October 24 for @CultureDays ~ visit our website for more info.
These faux-fur loafers might look like leopard, but were actually designed to replicate spotted sealskin. They were designed by Calvin Klein and date to the mid-1990s. #BSMFromHome #MuseumFromHome
Have you spotted our "All Dolled Up" banners around the city? 👀 Visit us this weekend to learn about the world of dolls from the 18th century to today.
