Off-site and Virtual Group Experiences
Bringing the world’s most impressive footwear collection directly to you.
The Bata Shoe Museum is stepping out of the box with a brand new off-site and virtual offering – where we come to you at your location or virtually. Experience the fascinating history of footwear through the lens of the world’s most impressive collection of over 15,000 artifacts dating back 4,500 years, customized to suit the preferences of your unique group. Off-site Experiences include the option of a presentation, activity, and/or workshop. Virtual Experiences include an online presentation.
1-hour / $350
Participants will enjoy an engaging presentation featuring a slideshow of remarkable footwear from the Museum’s collection. The session highlights a diverse range of shoes from traditional footwear to innovative and iconic styles from across the decades.
30 minutes / $75
Add a sensory experience to give participants the opportunity to see and handle footwear from around the world. This sensory experience invites groups to examine and appreciate the intricate details, materials, and craftsmanship that shoe designers and makers have used throughout history, while expanding their knowledge through questions and discussion.
1-hour / $5 per person
Add on the option of a 1-hour interactive workshop to either create a shoe-themed greeting card or make and decorate your own mini shoe ornament. Each workshop activity can include a short presentation and time for conversation and sharing.
Benefits
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how footwear has evolved over 4,500 years and the cultural, social, and economic stories shoes can tell about different societies globally.
Groups will benefit from the knowledge of the Museum’s expert team of Education Guides and experience a curated look at the world’s most impressive collection of over 15,000 artifacts without visiting the physical museum.
Through the optional hands-on experience or creative workshop, participants can move beyond passive learning to actively engage with the material and foster practical or artistic skills related to footwear.
The program offers the benefit of being customized to the specific space and preferences of the unique group, making the learning experience more relevant and impactful for the audience.
The off-site format, combined with the interactive components (presentation, hands-on activity, or workshop), will facilitate discussion, collaboration, and shared discovery among group members.
Program Details – Offsite
Participants: Designed for all ages, with a maximum of 150 for presentations and a maximum of 40 for hands-on workshops and activities, facilitated by a Bata Shoe Museum representative.
Program Availability: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
Materials: All supplies are provided.
Requirements: Seating for all participants for the presentation and one table per 4–6 participants for the workshop
Cost: 1-hour presentation $350* / 30-minute hands-on experience $75* / 1-hour craft workshop $5* per person
Program Details – Virtual
Participants: Designed for adults and seniors with an unlimited number of participants, facilitated online by a Bata Shoe Museum representative.
Program Availability: Flexible. Contact us to discuss options.
Duration: 1 hour
Requirements: Stable internet connection
Cost: $150*
*Rates for both Offsite and Virtual Programs are plus tax. Additional charges may apply for customized content.
How to Book
Please review the available presentation options and fill in the Tour Request Form. You will be asked to select your preferred times. A member of our Education Team will then contact you to confirm your requested time, or make alternative arrangements. If you have general questions, please contact tours@batashoemuseum.ca.
