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JULY-DECEMBER 2017
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ABOUT THE BSM ABOUT THE BSM
The Bata Shoe Museum is the life project of a determined
and passionate collector with a keen eye for footwear.
Sonja Bata has searched the globe for unusual shoes for
decades, resulting in a spectacularly diverse collection
found nowhere else in the world.
The shoebox-shaped building designed by world
renowned architect Raymond Moriyama and located in
the heart of downtown Toronto, welcomes you with its
distinctive contemporary architecture, spacious and light-
filled.
Three changing exhibitions and one semi-permanent
exhibition mean there is always something new to explore,
while lectures, performances, special events and family
programs enhance your experience and visit.
Stepping into one of the museum’s enchanting galleries is
like entering another world, one where the craftsmanship
and creativity of the footwear is complemented and put
into context by a specially created environment.
The objects in the museum span thousands of years, six
continents and many walks of life. Footwear is presented
as a key to understanding cultures. Revealing attitudes
to childhood, marriage, work, leisure, beliefs, social life
and so much more, a visit to the museum will enhance
your appreciation of human ingenuity and captivate your
imagination.
For every shoe there’s a story.
Discover thousands at the Bata Shoe Museum.
PAYWHATYOU CAN
Thursday Evenings at the BSM are PayWhatYouCan made possible with generous support from
Bruce Etherington & Associates.
All donations will go to support the museum’s Step-Ahead program which offers free
curriculum-based field trips to students in at-risk communities.
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NOW ON VIEW NOW
ON VIEW
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ALL ABOUT SHOES:
FOOTWEAR THROUGH THE
AGES
Semi-permanent exhibition
Take a fascinating journey and experience the many facets
of footwear - its evolution and symbolism through the ages
- the methods and materials of its manufacture - its place in
our lives and imaginations. This semi-permanent exhibition
also features a look at the development of 20th century
fashion footwear by the decade. Finishing off the display
is Star Turns, a celebrity shoe area highlighting some of the
world’s most celebrated people.
SHINING STARS:
CELEBRATING CANADA’S
WALK OF FAME
Now on view in Star Turns
As the country celebrates the 150 th anniversary of
Canadian Confederation this year, the Bata Shoe Museum
and Canada’s Walk of Fame have teamed up to mark this
important milestone with a special exhibition showcasing
the footwear of notable Canadian inductees who have
contributed to our national culture in the fields of arts,
literature, athletics, science, politics and entertainment.
Get up close and personal with shoes worn by Gordon
Lightfoot, Margaret Atwood, Roberta Bondar and many
others. Recognized for their talents and achievements, be
inspired by their stories, accomplishments and impact on
the world stage.
In partnership with:
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TRADITIONAL ARCTIC
FOOTWEAR FROM THE BATA
SHOE MUSEUM COLLECTION
Now on view
At the top of the world, spanning over fourteen million
square kilometers and eight countries, the Arctic landscapes
may seem harsh and inhospitable yet the region is home
to over forty distinct cultural groups. These people have
thrived for centuries by creating beautiful and diverse
solutions that both embrace the unique opportunities
provided by the Arctic as well as to meet its many
challenges. In particular, the footwear and clothing created
by Arctic women attests to this history of innovation. The
incredible range of circumpolar attire includes inventive
technologies that ensure comfort to intricate decorative
techniques used to communicate cultural identity. Drawing
from the BSM’s extensive circumpolar holdings and
building upon information gathered during the museum-
sponsored field research trips to Arctic nations, see inspiring
footwear, garments and tools, which highlight the artistry
and ingenuity of the makers, and reveal different cultural
identities, crafting techniques and spiritual meanings.
STANDING TALL: THE
CURIOUS HISTORY OF MEN IN
HEELS
Now on View
Challenge your preconceived notions of who wears heels
and why. From privileged rulers to hyper-sexualized rock
stars, explore the history of men in heels from the early
1600s to today. Offering rare examples of men’s heeled
footwear from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,
mid-nineteenth century military boots, 1930s cowboy boots
and 1940s biker boots, visitors can also see John Lennon’s
original 1960s Beatle boot and platforms worn by Elton
John in the 1970s, all from the museum’s own holdings.
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FASHION VICTIMS: THE
PLEASURES AND PERILS OF
DRESS IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Now on view
Transport yourself back to the 19th century where fashion-
forward women graced the boulevards and ballrooms with
their colourful presence. Their tailored male companions
cut equally refined figures in their black coats, spotless
white linens, lustrous top hats and shiny boots. Yet
presenting an elegant exterior was not without its perils.
The discomfort of constricting corsets and impossibly
narrow footwear was matched by the dangers of wearing
articles of fashion dyed with poison-laced colours and
made of highly flammable materials. From the challenges
faced by those who produced fashionable dress to the
risks taken by those who wore it, this exhibition provides
thought-provoking insights into what it means to be a
fashion victim.
BSM AND THE NATIONAL
GALLERY OF CANADA
OUR MASTERPIECES, OUR STORIES
The Bata Shoe Museum is honoured to have loaned a number of artefacts
from our Indigenous Collection to the National Gallery of Canada for “Our
Masterpieces, Our Stories: A Celebration of Art in Canada”. As Canadians
celebrate the 150 th anniversary of Confederation, this journey through the
history of Canadian art tells the story of the creative genius that makes Canada
unique. A rotating selection of BSM artefacts will be on display in the newly
transformed Canadian and Indigenous Galleries.
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CONTEMPORARY ART
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IN OUR WINDOW:
IN FULL BLOOM:
CELEBRATING CANADA 150
Now on view
The Bata Shoe Museum’s ongoing collaboration with
Ryerson University continues with a new window project
celebrating the anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.
Inspired by the museum’s vast collection and the Canada
150 festivities, students from the Architectural Science
program have explored the beauty of our country using
symbolism, creativity and imagination. In Full Bloom:
Celebrating Canada 150 showcases Canada’s identity and
culture by using 3D printed shoes to recreate our country's
provincial and territorial flowers. The result is an inspiring
celebration of the diversity of the Canadian landscape.
Presented in partnership with Ryerson University
IN OUR ATRIUM: PUMP IT UP
Now on view
“The warmth and intensity of the light that floods through
the southern window reminds me of the way light and
colour are used in places of worship to convey imagery,
information, and fascination.” Jim Hake
Inspired by our collection, artist Jim Hake set out to
create an installation for the museum’s atrium. Made up
of several pairs of colourful high heels symbolizing beauty
and elegance, the installation references the charged
enchantment of cathedrals while at the same time playing
with the kaleidoscopic potential of the forms and materials.
Through colour, shape, pattern, and juxtaposition these
large cathedral shoes go beyond simplified allusion. The
shoes are meant to embody specific personalities and
become metonymical references to people known or
imagined, people that would enjoy dancing in a space
bathed in light.
Jim Hake is a professional sculptor and teacher living in Toronto.
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THE BSM IS ON THE MOVE
What’s better than going on a field trip or to a library? How
about a field trip to a library! That’s how our education
department feels when it’s On the Move! Have you ever
wanted to feel a sealskin boot or touch a shoe made from
a tire? Well now is your chance! Join a BSM educator and
touch and examine museum objects up close while hearing
the fascinating stories behind the shoes. You’ll also get to
make a shoe-shaped magnet craft to take home! If you’re
in the area, be sure to drop by and say hi!
Free | Perfect for children 3-12 years and their families
Saturday, August 12
2:00pm-3:00pm - Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Road
Saturday, November 4
10:30am-11:30am - Yorkville Branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue
1:00pm-2:00pm Spadina Road Branch, 10 Spadina Road
Saturday, November 11
11:00am-12:00pm - Danforth/Coxwell Branch, 1675 Danforth Avenue
3:00pm-4:00pm - Pape/Danforth Library, 701 Pape Avenue
BLOOR STREET CULTURE
CORRIDOR
The Bloor Street Culture Corridor is home to one of
Toronto’s most diverse arts and culture districts, with
extraordinary wealth of cultural experiences that are
accessible all in one walkable mile along Bloor Street. As
one of 19 arts and culture organizations that have come
together to create the Bloor St. Culture Corridor, the Bata
Shoe Museum is thrilled to be part of this exciting initiative.
To take advantage of special offers, download the Bloor St.
Culture Corridor app and experience all that Bloor Street
has to offer!
More information can be found by visiting bloorstculturecorridor.com
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CALLING ALL BOOK CLUBS!
If your established book club is looking for a new experience,
consider holding one of your meetings at the Bata Shoe
Museum. Your group will also receive a guided tour about
the time period or themes that are relevant to your book.
Pick from a list of suggested titles (or suggest your own
that you feel will fit with one of our exhibitions) and we’ll
work with you to plan a daytime or evening meeting at the
museum for your book club. Your book club’s session will
last for 2 hours and includes the use of a private room for
your book discussion followed by a half-hour tour in the
relevant exhibition. The guide will be familiar with the book
and will be able to make specific references to it during
the tour. The cost is $20 per person for a maximum of 20
people.
For more information or to book a time, contact Sheila Knox at
sheila@batashoemuseum.ca or call 416-979-7799 x 228.
For suggested titles, please visit our website at batashoemuseum.ca
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY
Visit the the Bata Shoe Museum’s social media platforms
to access the museum’s building, artefacts and collection
in ways you never could before! Our Facebook, Instagram
and Twitter pages allow followers to see artefacts not
on display, peek into our storage rooms and join the
conversation about the BSM collection and the world of
museums at large. Follow @batashoemuseum and tag
your posts with #batashoemuseum or #BSMfamilyfun
to share your BSM experience. And while visiting the
museum make sure to stop at one of our ‘selfie stations’
to take a #shoeselfie to share online! Don’t miss our daily
#shoeoftheday posts, which feature a recurring theme
each day of the week. Don’t miss your chance to connect
with the BSM and become a part of our online community!
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SUMMER 2017
CANADA DAY 2017
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF CONFEDERATION
Saturday July 1
Join us at the BSM to celebrate all things Canadian!
This year’s Canada Day will be extra special all over the
country, and here at the BSM we will be celebrating our
country's rich history through a number of special projects,
beginning before you even walk through the door! See
our Canada-themed window display, designed by students
from Ryerson University; visit our exhibition Shining Stars:
Celebrating Canada’s Walk of Fame to see the footwear of
notable Canadians; watch a film celebrating a remarkable
Canadian as we screen 32 SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN
GOULD throughout the day; check out a B1 exhibition of
sneakers by Toronto-based designers illustrating their
feelings on what it means to be Canadian (see below for
more info); and let your kids express their own national
pride with a design on their own sneaker key chain!
Drop-in kids activities until 4 pm | Activities and film screening included in museum
admission
CANADA 150 X POWER -
SNEAKER DESIGN EXHIBITION
July and August
The Canada 150 x Power collection showcases how
Canadian culture and lifestyle influence creativity and
design. Power Athletics Limited is a Toronto-based
company which specializes in athletic, lifestyle and outdoor
footwear. This snapshot exhibition gives visitors a glimpse
into the daily life of a footwear designer and how their
environment and personal history inspire their creative
process. Seven sneaker designers were given the task to
design a sneaker based on their own personal perspective
of what it means to be Canadian. Equipped with their
imagination, a pencil and a computer, the designers had
free reign to explore materials, graphics, and details that
best realize their vision and to carry forward the spirit and
legacy of what it means to be Canadian in 2017.
On display in our B1 atrium | Included in museum admission
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July and August
There’s lots to do every day this summer at the coolest
shoebox in town! Kids visiting the museum will receive
an activity bag that includes a sneaker keychain for
decorating, an ISpy game to play in each gallery and a
colourful temporary tattoo! There is also funky try-on
footwear and a selfie station to capture your family having
#BSMfamilyfun!
Drop-in activities until 4 pm | Included in museum admission | Perfect for children
3 – 12 years
FALL/WINTER 2017
MANITOBAH MUKLUKS
STORYBOOT SCHOOL AT THE
BSM
Saturday, September 9 - Saturday, November 4
The Bata Shoe Museum is excited to continue to host
moccasin-making workshops with Anishinaabekwe teacher
Stephanie Pangowish. As part of the Manitobah Mukluks
Storyboot School in partnership with the Bata Shoe
Museum, the workshops are open to anyone interested in
learning how to make a pair of beaded moccasins from
start to finish.
Museum visitors are welcome to drop by during the sessions
to learn about Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School and
watch students as they bead and sew their own moccasins.
8 classes (no class October 7) | 1-4 pm | $160 per person | Limited space | Pre-
registration required | Register online by visiting batashoemuseum.ca/tickets or by
calling 416.979.7799 x445 | Some materials kindly donated by Manitobah Mukluks
In partnership with:
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SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES
Friday, September 29
Come and be inspired by the collection of the Bata Shoe
Museum! From delicate 19th century slippers to the artistry
and workmanship of Arctic kamiks, the artefacts on display
at the BSM provide endless opportunities to be creative!
Participants of any skill level are invited to spend a quiet
hour in the museum after we close to the general public.
Supplies not provided, dry mediums only please.
5:30-7:30pm | $5 per person | Tickets available at batashoemuseum.ca/tickets or
at the door
NUIT BLANCHE TORONTO
Saturday, September 30
Join us at the BSM for this exciting all night contemporary
art event and see talented artists transform our indoor and
outdoor spaces. Details on the installations will be available
in August on our website - www.batashoemuseum.ca
7pm-7am | Free | Includes access to all BSM exhibitions
CULTURE DAYS
Sunday, October 1
Culture Days is an annual event which invites everyone
to explore, discover and participate in arts and culture
activities across the country. As part of this year’s Culture
Days celebration, the BSM will be welcoming a musician
from Tafelmusik who will perform in our atrium. Check back
in the fall for more details!
3-4pm | Included in museum admission | First come first seated
In partnership with Tafelmusik
MOM AND BABY STROLLER
TOUR
Tuesday, October 3
We know it can be tricky to find things to do with a little
one! So come and join a group of other moms and babies
for a docent-led tour of the BSM. We will provide a private
room for stroller parking and feeding/breastfeeding and
you provide the cuteness!
11am-12pm | $14 | Pre -registration required | Register online by visiting
batashoemuseum.ca/tickets or by calling 416.979.7799 x445
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Thursday, October 19
Join us for a special screening of the digital short 40 Years
of Goth Shoes which celebrates the fantastical shoes and
boots worn by women in the Gothic subculture. The film is
a follow-up to the successful 40 Years of Goth Style and 40
Years of Men’s Goth Style. The series has generated buzz
throughout the goth community for taking the fashion
history timelapse video and giving it an alternative make-
over. Following the film, BSM Senior Curator Elizabeth
Semmelhack will conduct a Q & A with the producer Liisa
Ladouceur while stylist Adriana Fulop shares her goth shoe
collection.
7-8pm | Free with PayWhatYouCan admission | Limited space | Tickets can be
reserved by emailing rsvp@batashoemuseum.ca or by calling 416.979.7799 x 444
HALLOWEEN
SPOOKTACTULAR AT THE BSM
Saturday, October 28
Say boo at the BSM this Halloween and join us for a
spooktacular weekend of family fun! Decorate a Halloween-
inspired cookie, make a special craft and play ISpy in the
galleries! Kids in costumes get in free!
Drop-in until 4pm | Included with museum admission | Perfect for children 3-12
WARM THE SOLE SOCK DRIVE
November 1-30
The BSM’s annual sock drive returns for another year.
Socks are one of the first items people request when
asking for assistance and are a staple of basic care for the
homeless. Did you know that socks are the most needed
and least donated item of clothing? For the whole month
of November, visitors to the BSM are encouraged to bring a
new pair of unworn socks for distribution to those in need.
If you make a donation on a Saturday or Sunday during the
drive, you can visit the BSM for FREE that day. There will
also be a fun sock puppet craft available for kids, drop-in
until 4pm on weekends. Help us to give the gift of warmth
to our community!
Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays with a donation
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SHOE ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 5
In celebration of World Origami Day the BSM invites you
to try your hand at making an origami shoe! Origami is
the art of paper folding and has been long practiced in
many cultures. From traditional to modern and simple to
complicated, origami has attracted a worldwide following.
Come by and join the origami movement at the BSM!
Appropriate for all ages and skill levels.
Drop-in from 1–3 pm | Included with museum admission
In partnership with the Origami Society of Toronto
FOUNDER’S LECTURE
Tuesday, November 7
The Founder’s Lecture in a an annual public event featuring an internationally
recognized leading thinker engaged with the convergence of culture and society.
IS FASHION MODERN?
The BSM is very excited to welcome as this year’s Founder’s
Lecture speaker, Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator at The
Museum of Modern Art in the Department of Architecture
& Design, as well as MoMA’s founding Director of Research
& Development. Antonelli has curated numerous shows,
lectured worldwide, and has served on several international
architecture and design juries. She has taught at the
University of California, Los Angeles; the Harvard Graduate
School of Design; and the MFA programs of the School of
Visual Arts in New York. Her Founder’s Lecture talk will be
inspired by her current exhibition Items: Is Fashion Modern?
which is on view October 1, 2017–January 28, 2018.
7pm | $40 per person | $20 for Friends of the BSM | Tickets include a reception
with the speaker following the talk | Limited seating | Purchase tickets online at
batashoemuseum.ca/tickets or by calling 416-979-7799 x 445
BEADED EARRINGS
WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 11
and Saturday, November 18
Join Anishinaabekwe beading artist Stephanie Pangowish
as she guides you through the steps to make your own
beautiful earrings using Indigenous beading techniques.
1-4pm | $50 | Limited space | Pre-registration required | Register online by visiting
batashoemuseum.ca/tickets or by calling 416.979.7799 x445
17SPECIAL FILM SCREENING
Wednesday, November 22
As part of the National Film Board’s Aabiziingwash (Wide
Awake): NFB Indigenous Cinema on Tour, the BSM presents
a special free screening of The Road Forward, a musical
documentary by Marie Clements that connects a pivotal
moment in Canada’s civil rights history - the beginnings
of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s - with the powerful
momentum of First Nations activism today. The Road
Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed
by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and
musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with
soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. The film
is a rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights,
a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call
to action.
7- 9pm | Free | Limited space | Tickets can be reserved by calling 416.979.7799
x444 or by emailing rsvp@batashoemuseum.ca
In partnership with the National Film Board of Canada
HOLIDAY CRAFTS AT THE BSM
Sunday, December 17
Come celebrate the holiday season at the BSM with some
shoe-inspired holiday fun! Kids can decorate a cookie,
make a special craft, play ISpy in the galleries and try on
some funky shoes, perfect for the holiday family picture!
Drop-in until 4pm | Included with museum admission | Perfect for children 3-12
WINTER BREAK FUN AT THE
BSM
Tuesday December 26 - Sunday January 7
Wondering what to do with the kids during the winter
break? Bring them down to the coolest shoebox in town
where kids can enjoy an afternoon of shoe-inspired fun!
Kids will receive an activity bag which includes an arts and
crafts activity, ISpy cards and a colourful tattoo!
Drop-in daily until 4pm | Included with museum admission | Perfect for children
3-12
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BECOME A FRIEND OF THE BSM 20
JOIN NOW! BECOME A
FRIEND OF THE BSM TODAY
The BSM gives you and your family the opportunity to
explore the culture and customs of people from around the
world through a series of original and changing exhibitions.
With more than 13,000 artefacts in its collection, the BSM
is the largest museum in the world exclusively devoted to
shoes. As a Friend of the BSM, you can visit as often as
you like for free, take part in programs, lectures, family
activities, hands-on workshops, tours, exhibition openings
and special events. Discounts on purchases at the Museum
Shop and other savings means that joining us is as practical
as it is rewarding.
DONATE NOW AND SUPPORT
THE BSM’S MISSION
Please consider supporting the Bata Shoe Museum this
year by making a charitable gift. Your support helps us
present innovative and exciting new exhibitions, assists
with the care and conservation of our invaluable collections
and fosters educational programming that reflects and
engages the cultural diversity of Toronto for the enjoyment
of all who visit the museum. Please visit the Support Us
section of the museum’s website for more information or
to make a donation*
* Charitable Registration # 119215168 R0001
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VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Welcome to volunteering at the BSM! Our volunteers
are integral to advancing the mission of the Bata Shoe
Museum. They play a vital role working alongside staff
members to provide high-quality programs and services
that enrich the experience of the museum’s visitors. We
value the collaboration of volunteers and are committed
to recognizing the vibrant contribution they make to the
museum and the community. Building strong, mutually
advantageous partnerships is a core value of the volunteer
program; staff support and encouragement facilitates
opportunities for volunteers to satisfy their personal
motivations while simultaneously meeting the objectives
of the organization. The Bata Shoe Museum will continue
to provide meaningful opportunities for members of the
community to make positive contributions in ways that
reflect the individual’s unique talents, skills, and interests,
to ensure continued volunteer involvement.
OUR VISION
The Volunteer Services department of the Bata Shoe
Museum strives to be known and respected for excellence
in volunteerism among Toronto’s cultural institutions. We
envision a powerful partnership between the community
and museum staff, working together in an environment
that embraces collaboration and welcomes diversity and
new ideas. Our exemplary volunteers will perform essential
roles in support of the museum’s mission: they will promote
creative learning, encourage exploration and discovery of
the collection, and enrich our programs and events.
Visit our website to learn about how you can join our team of volunteers or contact
Andrea Field, Volunteer Services: andrea@batashoemuseum.ca.
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VISITING HOURS AND HOLIDAYS
Monday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
GENERAL ADMISSION*
Tax included
Friends of the BSM free
Adults $14
Seniors (65+) $12
Students (with ID) $8
Children (5 – 17) $5
Children under 5 free
Family Pass 1 (1 adult and up to 4 children under 18) $24
Family Pass 2 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18) $35
Different prices during March Break. | Special activities may be separately priced.
*admission pricing subject to change
PayWhatYouCan every Thursday evening between 5 – 8 pm
Sponsored by Bruce Etherington & Associates
PHONE NUMBERS
General Information 416.979.7799
info@batashoemuseum.ca
Group Tour Bookings 416.979.7799 x242
education@batashoemuseum.ca
Friends of the BSM Program 416.979.7799 x250
friends@batashoemuseum.ca
ACCESSIBILITY
The Bata Shoe Museum is a fully accessible facility. A wheelchair is
available on a first-come, first–served basis.
For more information, please call 416.979.7799.
SUPPORT PERSONS/SERVICE ANIMALS
A support person accompanying a visitor with disabilities will be admitted to
the museum free of charge. A service animal may also accompany a visitor
to all public areas of the museum.
For more information, please call 416.979.7799.
DIRECTIONS
The Bata Shoe Museum is located at 327 Bloor Street West in the heart of
downtown Toronto.
By subway
From St. George subway station, walk to the southwest corner of Bloor Street
West and St. George.
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THE MUSEUM SHOP
Visit the Museum Shop and discover a sensational array
of items inspired by our collection. Sleek, modern and
elegant, a visit through our shop completes your museum
experience at one of Toronto’s most extraordinary cultural
institutions. Take a moment to peruse our extensive
selection of books on shoemaking and design along with
our exhibition catalogues. With new items arriving daily,
purchase a unique item for every shoe lover in your life. Or,
pick up something for yourself!
26DISCOVER | PL AN | SEE | LEARN | SUPPORT | ENGAGE All graphics from the Collection of the Bata Shoe Museum
Exhibition:
Fashion Victims: The Pleasures and Perils of Dress in the 19 th Century
Exhibition:
Art and Innovation: Traditional Arctic Footwear from the Bata Shoe Museum Collection
Exhibition:
Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels
Exhibition:
Shining Stars: Celebrating Canada’s Walk of Fame
Exhibition:
All About Shoes: Footwear through the Ages
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