Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, ON

327 Bloor Street West • Toronto, ON M5S 1W7

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Explore the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario, a must-visit for shoe enthusiasts! This unique museum showcases nearly 15,000 shoes and related objects, attracting visitors worldwide. Its four galleries feature permanent and changing exhibitions, exploring not just footwear styles but also how shoes reflect lifestyles, beliefs, social status, and more.

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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 15,000 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 shoes 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.

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MilwaukeeCraig

"Surprisingly interesting museum"

Reviewed September 30, 2025 NEW

Surprisingly interesting museum. All about the history of shoes (as well as some associated fashion). Currently has temporary exhibit on footwear and crime which was fascinating.

CocoVieja

Cambridge, Massachusetts

"Do not miss! Unique museum."

Reviewed September 19, 2025 NEW

The Bata shoe museum has been recommended by a couple of friends. It was very interesting to see the history of various shoes and their uses, very well laid out. Museum not crowded. Staff super nice. We took subway there with a friend. Staff called a taxi for us to get back to hotel.

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