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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.
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.
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.
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.
Depending on the time and place, the language of flowers has held many unique interpretations. In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear explore the inspiration that nature has provided as a source of meaning and material for shoemaking across the ages. Now On View. EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS.
Boasting a world-class collection of more than 13,000 artefacts spanning over 4,500 years of history, the museum is committed to being an internationally recognized centre for footwear research.
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.
