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The Salon Series VII

A Conversation with Richard Thompson Ford, Author of Dress Codes

The Art of Embroidery

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

The Salon Series VIII

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

The Art of Singing

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

Salon Series IX

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

The Great Divide virtual tour

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 […]

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Art & Innovation virtual tour

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 […]

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The Gold Standard virtual tour

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 […]

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All About Shoes Virtual Tour

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 […]

Fall 2021 Series

We are so excited to launch the Fall 2021 edition of our Salon Series!

Culture Days 2021: Art & Innovation + Sneak Peek of All Dolled Up

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 […]

Culture Days 2021: All About Shoes + Behind the Scenes Gallery

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 […]