Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, ON

327 Bloor Street WestToronto, ON M5S 1W7
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Total Price: $16.07 (CAD)
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Overview

If you’re a fan of shoes, a visit to this Toronto museum is a must! As a unique specialty museum with nearly 15,000 shoes and related objects on display, the Bata Shoe Museum attracts visitors from all over the world. Its impressive galleries detail not just styles of footwear but how shoes reflect entire ways of life, religious beliefs, social status, and more.

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Good To Know

  • The Bata Shoe Museum boasts an international collection of nearly 15,000 artifacts spanning 4,500 years of history.
  • Features include the permanent exhibition "All About Shoes", as well as three rotating gallery exhibitions.
  • Family-friendly and entertaining for all ages.
  • Plan to spend about 1 to 2 hours.
  • The Museum is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator that travels to each floor.

Description

Discover the treasures of North America’s inspiring, charming, and surprising shoe museum.

Located in Toronto, the Bata Shoe Museum regularly displays over a thousand shoes and related artifacts chosen from the collection of over 13,000 objects in architect Raymond Moriyama’s iconic, award-winning building.

The BSM celebrates the style, development, and function of footwear across four impressive galleries, with displays ranging from Chinese-bound footshoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history are reflected in the permanent exhibition, All About Shoes, while the three other galleries feature changing exhibitions.

Bata Shoe Museum Reviews

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FuzzyBeaver
Montreal, Quebec
"Special Exhibits"
TripAdvisor user rating 3.0 out of 5
Reviewed September 23, 2024
"Exhibit A" was certainly an interesting twist on shoes from and about crime. Lots of thought went into what to include and the background of the exhibits. "Dressed to Impress" A trip down through the 80s. Great examples of shoes from that era. Be sure to watch the movie, it has great material from that era. There was supposed to be another exhibit "Behind The Scenes" on the main floor but the doors were locked. Also the 3rd floor exhibit area is closed at the moment. So although the open exhibits were interesting, it is not great value for entrance fee. Other museums reduce the fee when a large number of exhibits are closed.
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davewO9333EJ
"Interesting but don’t expect staff knowledge"
TripAdvisor user rating 3.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 02, 2024
You have to get all the information yourself. The 4 or 5 personnel were not very knowledgeable. I had a follow up question about men’s oxfords. No one could even tell me where the display was.
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cmc123cmc
Kent, England
"Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto in March"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 13, 2024
Came here on a Sunday and entry was free. You can spend an hour here even if you dont have a particular interest in footwear. I walked around looking at displays without reading much of the history. They have a small gift shop at the entrance with footwear related gifts.
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Realboots
London, England
"Visit here if you can"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 27, 2024
Really enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Staff very friendly and we meant so much about shoes and the history of them. Go if you can
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bata Shoe Museum

Where is Bata Shoe Museum located?

The Bata Shoe Museum is located at 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Canada, on the southwest corner of Bloor and St. George streets.

Is the Bata Shoe Museum appropriate for children?

Yes.

Is the Bata Shoe Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Bata Shoe Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring my camera?

Yes, but flash photography is not permitted in the galleries.

Can I bring my own food/beverages?

Food (including gum) and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.