Step Ahead

 
Providing subsidized curriculum-based museum education.

 
The Bata Shoe Museum’s Step Ahead program ensures that financial barriers never stand in the way of discovery. By subsidizing curriculum-based museum visits for schools in underserved communities, Step Ahead provides more than just a field trip; it opens doors to a world of culture, history, and inspiration. Step Ahead is our long-term promise to keep our galleries accessible to every young learner, one step at a time.

BSM School Programs offer an immersive, hands-on journey through our world-class exhibitions. Learn more about our group and workshop options.

Contact us to participate in or support the Step Ahead program at tours@batashoemuseum.ca or 416-979-7799.

NEW! Access transportation funding from our partners Day Trippers, a local charity providing equal access to educational and cultural institutions by funding trips for grades 1- 8 students in lower-income and far-reaching areas. Learn more and apply online.

Every year, the Step Ahead program welcomes nearly 1000 students into a world of knowledge and experience that they otherwise couldn’t reach. Corporate and community funding toward the Step Ahead program directly provides the resources needed to offer these enriching opportunities for eager young minds. Please consider making a donation to the Step Ahead Program.

 
Thank you to our generous supporters, The Williams Wilson Sherport Family Foundation.