Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with General Admission
Unwind after hours at the Bata Shoe Museum with a relaxed evening of creativity. The museum will stay open late, inviting you to be inspired by the current exhibits and explore self-expression through button making — a simple, hands-on craft inspired by the shapes, colours, and textures found in the museum’s footwear collection.
Design and create your own wearable art using collage, drawings, or found imagery. No experience needed and ll materials are provided — just drop in, get inspired, and take home a piece of your own design.
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with General Admission
Try something new as you explore the world of print, collage, and creativity in this drop-in zine-making workshop inspired by designer André Perugia, the visionary shoemaker who turned footwear into art. Known for his experimental sketches and collaborations with some of the most daring couturiers of the early 20th century, Perugia’s work reflected the same spirit of innovation and self-expression that defines zine culture today.
Join us for an evening of hands-on creation as we explore design, identity, and personal storytelling through the pages of your own handmade zine. All materials will be provided — just bring your imagination and a willingness to experiment.
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with General Admission
Spend an evening surrounded by creativity and inspiration at Art Night at the BSM. The museum will stay open late, inviting you to explore our exhibitions while sketching the incredible footwear and fashion on display. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new, this relaxed drop-in program offers a perfect blend of art, atmosphere, and imagination.
Sketching materials will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring their own dry mediums only (such as pencils and pencil crayons). Come draw, explore, and see the museum in a whole new light!
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Sunday, January 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Free with General Admission
Hear ye, hear ye! Step into a world of music, magic, and marvelous shoes! This delightful performance combines interactive storytelling, hands-on fun, and lively audience participation — perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves a royal adventure.
Meet King Tilly, the royal kitty with the world’s most fabulous shoe collection. Inspired by his dear friend Mrs. Sonja Bata, King Tilly has made it his royal mission to collect shoes from every corner of the globe. From dazzling Renaissance chopines to rugged Mongolian gutal boots to delicate ballet slippers, each journey adds a new treasure to his ever-growing Shoe Pile — a dangerously tall tower of footwear stacked right beside the Grand Window. But beware… one mighty gust of winter wind could send this wobbly pile tumbling into chaos!
If disaster strikes, will you be ready to help King Tilly sort through his marvelous collection and restore order to the royal closet?
Performance Times Saturday, January 17 – 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm Sunday, January 18 – 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Duo Cichorium is comprised of interdisciplinary artists Jasmine Tsui and Louis Pino. Like the Chicory plant, the two performers are not native to Ontario, but have taken root in the environment of Toronto. Together, they strive to synthesize their aesthetic values with their artistic practices: playfulness, absurdity, and abstraction in conjunction with music performance, improvisation, integrated custom electronics, and visual art. The versatility of their practice spans from intimate chamber pieces to eye and ear straining multimedia works. Jaz and Pino have both received Masters degrees from the University of Toronto studying under Aiyun Huang, Beverley Johnston, and Charles Settle.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with general admission
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.
Before or after your tour, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with general admission
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.
Before or after your tour, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with general admission
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.
Before or after your tour, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with general admission
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.
Before or after your tour, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Date: Monday, March 16 – Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with general admission
Unleash Your Inner Sneaker Artist! 👟 🎨 Don’t miss your last chance to experience Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists before it closes on March 23rd. Join us for a fun-filled week and become an artist and creator by immersing yourself in self-guided activities perfect for all ages. Make a custom shoe pin, perfect your style with lace beading, and collect special shoe charms to upgrade your favourite footwear. Beyond the crafting fun, take a guided exhibition tour to learn about the fascinating history of sneaker collaborations, and then enjoy a shoe design presentation with one of our expert education guides. Finally, enter the Be a Shoe Designer contest by drawing your own sneaker design and posting it on the community design board for a chance to win a prize!
March Break at the BSM is a drop-in, self-guided program included with General Admission. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Schedule
11:00 am – Guided Exhibition Tour 12:00 pm – Be a Shoe Designer 2:00 pm – Guided Exhibition Tour 3:00 pm – Be a Shoe Designer
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. Tickets: Included with general admission
Bring the whole family for fun and learning this Family Day. Join us for an exciting shoe-themed day where creativity and curiosity take center stage. Explore our current exhibitions with a guided tour and try your hand at our trivia where you’ll have the chance to win fun prizes! Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What to Expect
Explore our four galleries, including all current exhibitions
Design and make your own custom take-home shoe pins
Uncover hidden gems with a guided exhibition tour focusing on the most captivating aspects of our current exhibitions
Head to our Try-On Shoes area for some hilarious fun
Team up for iSpy challenges throughout the museum using our special exhibition-themed cards
Challenge your brain with our family-friendly Shoe Trivia
Put your new knowledge to work with your own exhibition-themed activity book to take home
Schedule 11:00 am – 11:45 am – Guided Exhibition Tour 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Footwear Trivia 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – Guided Exhibition Tour 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Footwear Trivia
The Bata Shoe Museum is located at 327 Bloor Street West, at the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and St. George.
By Transit
From the St. George subway station (on both the Bloor-Danforth and the Yonge-University lines), exit onto St. George Street. Turn left (walk south) for about 30 seconds and you’ll be at the northeast corner of Bloor Street West and St. George Street. From there, cross the road twice to reach the southwest corner of the intersection, and you’re at the Museum!
By Car
From Highway 401
Take the Avenue Road exit and go south to Bloor Street. Turn right onto Bloor Street and continue west to St. George Street. OR take the Bathurst Street exit and go south to Bloor Street. Turn left onto Bloor Street and continue east to St. George Street.
From the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
Get onto the Gardiner Expressway and exit at Spadina Avenue. Proceed north on Spadina to Bloor Street. Then turn right onto Bloor Street and go east on Bloor to St. George Street.
Parking
Street parking and paid parking lots within walking distance of the Museum may be available. Possibilities include:
The Toronto Parking Authority’s Carpark 58, the Bloor-Bedford Garage: 9 Bedford Road, north of Bloor Street West and two blocks east of the Museum.
The Toronto Parking Authority’s Carpark 205: 465 Huron Street, north of Bloor Street West and one block west of the Museum
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