What's On 2026

Brilliant

Brilliant

85 meticulously crafted objects to illuminate the delicate nature of beadwork. Opens Oct. 22.

André Perugia

André Perugia

22 new artifacts on view ~ explore the works of one of the most significant and under-researched footwear designers of the 20th century.

Founders Lecture 2026

Founders Lecture 2026

Join us for this year's Founder's Lecture featuring Charles Miers, Publisher and Editorial Director of Rizzoli on November 10.

Shoe Design 101

Shoe Design 101

Step into the world of footwear design with Jasmine Martins on October 17.

Media Room

Media Room

Find our latest press releases and more information on media images and interview requests.

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Sep 28

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Off the Shelf: Episode 199 ✨ Learn more about these shoes designed by Ferragamo that will be featured in our upcoming exhibition Brilliant: The Art of Beaded Footwear Around the World opening October 22!

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Sep 24

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Learn more about this Roman footwear style that was popular for use in bathhouses. This example was embellished with lines marking where the toes sat and the leather strap was decorated with a serrated edge and an incised geometric pattern. Collection of Vindolanda Trust, ca. 140-180 CE. Currently on view in our Unearthing Vindolanda exhibition, in partnership with @officialvindolandatrust

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Sep 19

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SOLE STORIES with @texas_traditions_boots Learn more about these boots Lee Miller made for our collection that’s currently on view in our exhibition Rough & Ready. Be sure to visit this weekend before the exhibition closes tomorrow!

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Sep 16

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✨ NEW EXHIBITION ✨ Brilliant: The Art of Beaded Footwear Around the World opens on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Beads are a popular form of ornamentation found on footwear around the world. Spanning 400 years of history, this exhibition brings together more than 85 meticulously crafted objects to illuminate both the delicate nature of beadwork and the exceptional effort, care, and skill it demands. Across diverse traditions, beads have been used in both decorative and symbolic ways, expressing status, identity, and spirituality. Brilliant traces the global history of beadwork through exceptional examples of beaded footwear from Africa, Europe, South Asia, Turtle Island (North America), and Western Asia. Curated by @elizabethsemmelhack, Director and Senior Curator, Bata Shoe Museum; @nishib21, Curator and Manager of Exhibitions, Bata Shoe Museum; and Justine Woods, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design, The New School

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Sep 15

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Off the Shelf: Episode 198 ✨ Learn more about these shoes designed by Maud Frizon in today's episode.

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Sep 14

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@j.martinsfootwear will be returning to the BSM for another Shoe Design 101 workshop! Step into the world of footwear design on Saturday, October 17 ~ in this workshop, participants will learn the foundations of shoe design from sketching silhouettes and choosing materials to understanding proportions and construction techniques. Purchase your ticket through our website. 📅: Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 pm 🎟️: $30

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Sep 11

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Join us for a day of creativity, connection, and cultural learning in this hands-on Indigenous beading workshop led by @natymocs on Saturday, October 10 at 11:00 am. Participants will learn how to create beautiful Beaded Flat Stitch Ojibway Flowers while exploring the rich traditions and teachings behind this intricate art form. Sign up on our website now. 📅: Saturday, October 10 at 11:00 am 🎟️: $65 (includes instruction, materials, and access to all current exhibitions)

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Sep 8

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Off the Shelf: Episode 197 ✨ Learn more about this satin mule that dates to the 19th century in today’s episode.

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Sep 3

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STUDIO TOUR with @texas_traditions_boots: Learn more about the art of creating bespoke cowboy boots with Lee Miller! Don’t forget to check out his boots he made for the museum in our gallery Rough and Ready 🤠👢

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Aug 31

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Honouring the experiences of Residential School survivors, join us for an intimate and insightful conversation with Ojibwe Kwe author, educator, and Residential School survivor, Karen Chaboyer, to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Tea and bannock will be provided by @Candace_Catering. RSVP on our website.

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Aug 27

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NEW! Every second Friday of the month until the end of 2026, we will remain open until 9 pm (we usually close at 5 pm!) for all to enjoy, with special free programming new each week plus access to all current exhibitions 🌃🎨 September 11: Button Making October 9: Sketching November 13: Friendship Bracelet Making December 11: Collage Holiday Cards

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BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Government Sponsor: Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund