Bata Shoe Museum

What's On 2026

Unearthing Vindolanda

2,000 year old Roman footwear. On view for the first time in North America.

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.

All About Shoes

Take a walk through the the fascinating history of footwear.

Rough and Ready

Explore the history of the cowboy boot in this new exhibition.

Indigenous Beading Workshop: Flat Stitch Ojibway Flower

A hands-on Indigenous beading workshop led by Natalie Ortiz

Late Night At The BSM: Sketching

We'll be open every second Friday of the month until 9pm until the end of the year!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration

Honouring the experiences of Residential School survivors with Karen Chaboyer

Media Room

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

NEW! Audio Guide

Enhance your experience with our new audio guide with Bloomberg Connects

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Repatriations

The BSM is committed to building meaningful, long-term and reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Free Admission
Every Sunday

Always free for Indigenous visitors.

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Online Exhibitions

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Off The Shelf

Fascinating footwear in 30 seconds or less on Reels and Tiktok!

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Book A Group Tour

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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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Aug 20

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There's only one more month to visit our exhibition Rough & Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot before it closes on September 20, 2026! 👢

✨ See boots worn by legends like Nudie Cohn and Gene Autry as well as boots made by incredible bootmakers like Lisa Sorrell (@sorrellcustomboots), Lee Miller (@texas_traditions_boots) and many more!

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Aug 16

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On September 17, we`ll be having a fascinating evening with archaeologist Elizabeth Greene (@beth_finallyonweb), whose extensive research at Vindolanda has helped reshape our understanding of life on the edge of the Roman Empire.

Drawing on her firsthand excavation experience, Greene will take us behind the scenes of the dig: what it feels like to carefully unearth history layer by layer, the challenges of working in the soil of northern England, and the thrill of discovering objects that have not been touched in nearly two millennia.

Purchase your ticket on our website 🎟️

These shoes are currently on view in our Unearthing Vindolanda exhibition. Collection of @officialvindolandatrust.

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Aug 12

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Join Toronto-based Cree-Métis artist Marissa Magneson from @magnesonstudios for a beginner-friendly beading workshop. Through this hands-on workshop, participants will walk away with a greater understanding of Indigenous beadwork, tools, and techniques as they work to complete a small beaded Orange Shirt pin. No experience is necessary.

🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
🎟️ $65, Registration Required

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Aug 10

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Join Saulteaux/Métis educator and memory activist @samnotsamantha and settler scholar and artist @lochheadandrew on a guided walk, bringing the idea of Land Acknowledgements out of the Bata Shoe Museum’s walls and onto the Land itself, in the area currently known as The Annex this Sunday, August 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is required. Purchase your ticket on our website now!

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Aug 7

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At first glance, the striking blue-grey sandal looks like it has an invisible heel. In fact, the instep strap wraps around the sole to create a heel, just under the middle part of the shoe. This minimalist shoe caused a sensation when first released in the early 1950s, and was celebrated as highly futuristic. Designed by André Perugia and now on view at the Bata Shoe Museum.

Collection of @museedelachaussure @villederomans

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Aug 4

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There`s still a few weeks left to enjoy our summer programming Little Boots! Join us from Monday - Friday until August 21 for a series of presentations, activities, and exhibition tours throughout the summer.

Included with general admission, families and summer camp groups are invited to explore the entire museum, while taking part in self-guided crafts, including Roman puppet-making, iSpy games, and take home a themed activity booklet.

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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.