Diamonds and "Exotic" Goods Consumption in Britain, 1750-1830

Principles and techniques with Faez Alidoosti

A Conversation with Richard Thompson Ford, Author of Dress Codes

Learn basic embroidery techniques to create an image of a whimsical 18th century shoe!

Black Body Politics and Self-Care: Slave Dress as Resistance in Caribbean and Canadian Slavery

Pour yourself a cup of tea and join us for an exclusive Mother's Day tour!

Explore your artistic side with New York Vocal Coaching's Associate Director, David McCall.

Queens of Fashion: A Conversation about 18th Century Dolls with Sonia Krause

Experience the BSM with VIRTUAL TOURS of the Exhibits this July & August! The Great Divide: Footwear in The Age Of Enlightenment - Learn more about the exhibition here Register Now We love bringing you engaging and thoughtful content each month for free. We currently have a fundraising goal and we hope you'll consider helping […]

Experience the BSM with VIRTUAL TOURS of the Exhibits this July & August! Art & Innovation: Traditional Arctic Footwear from the Bata Shoe Museum Collection - Learn more about the exhibition here Register Now We love bringing you engaging and thoughtful content each month for free. We currently have a fundraising goal and we hope […]

Experience the BSM with VIRTUAL TOURS of the Exhibits this July & August! The Gold Standard: Glittering Footwear From Around the Globe - Learn more about the exhibition here Register Now We love bringing you engaging and thoughtful content each month for free. We currently have a fundraising goal and we hope you'll consider helping […]

Experience the BSM with VIRTUAL TOURS of the Exhibits this fall! All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages - Learn more about the exhibition here Register Now We love bringing you engaging and thoughtful content each month for free. We currently have a fundraising goal and we hope you'll consider helping us share the museum […]

Drawing from the BSM’s extensive circumpolar holdings, and building upon information gathered from extensive, museum-sponsored fieldwork, Art and Innovation showcases a vast variety of footwear, garments and tools. These highlight the artistry and ingenuity of the makers and reveal different cultural identities, crafting techniques and spiritual meanings. This virtual tour will also give participants a […]

Take a fascinating journey and experience the many facets of footwear: its evolution and symbolism through the ages, the methods and materials of its manufacture and its place in our imaginations. The BSM’s flagship exhibition, All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages, is a voyage through four and a half millennia of shoes. As well […]