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The Bata Shoe Museum is home to the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of shoes and footwear-related objects. In addition, it is an internationally recognized centre for footwear research that sponsors field research, publishes research findings and promotes education.
The Bata Shoe Museum offers a rich experience that invites visitors to linger and absorb the fascinating narratives embedded in each pair of shoes. Conveniently located just two blocks from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the Bata Shoe Museum complements Toronto's cultural landscape.
Behind the Scenes: A Glimpse into Artefact Storage The Bata Shoe Museum currently holds nearly 15,000 shoes and related artefacts, spanning 4,500 years of footwear history. This extraordinary collection is central to the museum’s mission and enables us to mount dynamic and changing exhibitions.
Welcome to the BSM! Please book your tickets in advance using our online option. Contact info@batashoemuseum.ca for more information about redeeming coupons or vouchers. We are open Mondays – Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 5 pm.
Visit the BSM from anywhere in the world! If you can’t make it to the Museum to visit us in person, here’s the next best thing: our online exhibitions will take you to all four corners of the world!
Feb 15, 2010 · Discover Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario: A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.
Discover the treasures of North America’s charming and surprising shoe museum in Toronto, Canada. A remarkable collection of footwear from around the globe with over 4,500 years of history. Explore four impressive exhibitions that will inspire and delight visitors of all ages in architect Raymond Moriyama’s iconic, award-winning building.
