What's On 2023

In Bloom

In Bloom

Our new exhibition opens on April 20.

Obsessed

Obsessed

Discover how society became obsessed with shoes.

Future Now

Future Now

Explore over fifty futuristic footwear designs in our new exhibition.

Visit Us

Visit Us

Admission prices, hours of operation, location, and book your tickets.

Off The Shelf

Off The Shelf

Learn about our fascinating footwear in 30 seconds or less on Reels and Tiktok.

Step Into the BSM

Step Into the BSM

We've refreshed our blog with new articles, interviews, and more. Tell us what you think.

Museum Shop

Museum Shop

Find the perfect something for the shoe lover in your life.

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Off the Shelf: Episode 120✨ Learn more about this pair of unhye in today's episode! #museumtok #facts

Off the Shelf: Episode 120✨

Learn more about this pair of unhye in today`s episode! #museumtok #facts ...

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NEW EXHIBITION ALERT ~ We're so excited to announce the opening of our new exhibition "In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear" on April 20, 2023. One of fashion’s most timeless inspirations, representations of flowers have appeared throughout the centuries to symbolize an assortment of expressions. From spring cherry blossoms as an awakening of new life and new beginnings to the fall-blooming chrysanthemum which symbolizes joy and happiness, floral motifs have been incorporated into textiles and footwear across the globe. Until the 19th century, most of these textiles were dyed using plant-based materials. Materials such as wood, cotton, cork, and grass have also been used to create shoes. Depending on the time and place, the language of flowers has held many unique interpretations. "In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear" explores the inspiration that nature has provided as a source of meaning and material for shoemaking across the ages. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

NEW EXHIBITION ALERT ~ We`re so excited to announce the opening of our new exhibition "In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear" on April 20, 2023.

One of fashion’s most timeless inspirations, representations of flowers have appeared throughout the centuries to symbolize an assortment of expressions. From spring cherry blossoms as an awakening of new life and new beginnings to the fall-blooming chrysanthemum which symbolizes joy and happiness, floral motifs have been incorporated into textiles and footwear across the globe. Until the 19th century, most of these textiles were dyed using plant-based materials. Materials such as wood, cotton, cork, and grass have also been used to create shoes. Depending on the time and place, the language of flowers has held many unique interpretations. "In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear" explores the inspiration that nature has provided as a source of meaning and material for shoemaking across the ages.

Learn more by clicking the link in our bio! ...

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Read all about the progress of our new storage room from our new conservator Laura on our latest blog post on Step into the BSM!

Read all about the progress of our new storage room from our new conservator Laura on our latest blog post on Step into the BSM! ...

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Off the Shelf: Episode 119✨ Learn more about these roller skates in today's episode! #museumtok #facts

Off the Shelf: Episode 119✨

Learn more about these roller skates in today`s episode! #museumtok #facts ...

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Unboxing: Nike Air Max 95 We're excited to share this pair of Nike's that were recently acquired! You might just see them on display soon 👀

Unboxing: Nike Air Max 95

We`re excited to share this pair of Nike`s that were recently acquired! You might just see them on display soon 👀 ...

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Explore how 18th century footwear reveals a great deal about the power dynamics of this period and the insights into shoes we wear today. "The Great Divide" closes on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5pm. Book your tickets now before it's too late! Photo: Salina Kassam

Explore how 18th century footwear reveals a great deal about the power dynamics of this period and the insights into shoes we wear today. "The Great Divide" closes on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5pm. Book your tickets now before it`s too late!

Photo: Salina Kassam ...

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Off the Shelf: Episode 118✨ Learn more about these shoes worn by Judy Garland! #museumtok #facts

Off the Shelf: Episode 118✨

Learn more about these shoes worn by Judy Garland! #museumtok #facts ...

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Join us for a fascinating conversation on Wednesday, March 22 at 7pm EST with Kimberly Jenkins (@kimberlymjenkins)! Kimberly will give us more insight on the impact of our clothes and how we express ourselves, through the lenses of politics, race, psychology and anthropology. RSVP now using the link in our bio.

Join us for a fascinating conversation on Wednesday, March 22 at 7pm EST with Kimberly Jenkins (@kimberlymjenkins)! Kimberly will give us more insight on the impact of our clothes and how we express ourselves, through the lenses of politics, race, psychology and anthropology. RSVP now using the link in our bio. ...

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Elvis Presley was named "The King of Rock and Roll" and became a cultural icon because of his outrageous success internationally in music and movies. These white and blue "wet look" patent loafers made by Johnston & Murphy were worn by Elvis Presley in the early 1970s.

Elvis Presley was named "The King of Rock and Roll" and became a cultural icon because of his outrageous success internationally in music and movies. These white and blue "wet look" patent loafers made by Johnston & Murphy were worn by Elvis Presley in the early 1970s. ...

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Join us this March Break for "Shoes of the World: An International Sustainable Trading Adventure" on March 15 or 17 from 1-4pm 🌎Learn about the importance of sustainability in the creation of footwear as you buy and trade materials with others to develop a shoe design.

Join us this March Break for "Shoes of the World: An International Sustainable Trading Adventure" on March 15 or 17 from 1-4pm 🌎Learn about the importance of sustainability in the creation of footwear as you buy and trade materials with others to develop a shoe design. ...

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Happy International Women's Day! As part of the 1 Reimagined Project, Nike asked fourteen female designers to produce five new iterations of the 1980s classic sneaker, the Nike Air Force 1. This sneaker, which features leather uppers and lacing down the back, was donated to the Bata Shoe Museum by Nike Canada in 2018. 👟

Happy International Women`s Day! As part of the 1 Reimagined Project, Nike asked fourteen female designers to produce five new iterations of the 1980s classic sneaker, the Nike Air Force 1. This sneaker, which features leather uppers and lacing down the back, was donated to the Bata Shoe Museum by Nike Canada in 2018. 👟 ...

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Off the Shelf: Episode 117✨ Learn more about these Persian riding shoes in today's episode! #museumtok #facts

Off the Shelf: Episode 117✨

Learn more about these Persian riding shoes in today`s episode! #museumtok #facts ...

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