High Fashion Holidays: Winter Break at the BSM

Date: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 with exceptions
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Cost: Included with General Admission
The Bata Shoe Museum is closed on December 25, 26 and January 1

Step into the world of Italian-French shoe designer, André Perugia (1893-1977) known for his innovative footwear designs with our family-friendly, themed winter programming. Inspired by our newest exhibition, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled, drop in for a variety of hands-on activities, games, presentations, tours and prizes as you discover the work of one of the most significant and under-researched footwear designers of the 20th century. Crafts and activities vary. Drop-in only, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and attended to at all times while at the museum.

SCHEDULE:

Self-Guided Crafts ~ Monday through Sunday
Beaded Shoelaces: customize your shoes with DIY beaded shoelaces
Colouring sheets: design an elegant shoe with colouring templates
Shoe Origami: try your hand at paper sculpture
Activity Book: continue the fun all day with a take-home activity book

Guided Activities ~ Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays*
*Guided activities will be not be available on Wednesday, December 24

11:00 am: Elegance Through the Ages Game (inspired by Roblox)
1:00 pm: Guided Exhibition Tour
2:30 pm: Elegance Through the Ages Game (inspired by Roblox)
3:30 pm: Hands-on Presentation

Please review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.