C$5.0 / Adult

This museum is all about shoes—yep, just shoes! It’s a whole building dedicated to the history, culture, and design of footwear from around the world. You’ll find everything from ancient sandals to celebrity sneakers, all displayed in cool, creative ways.

  • The place is most popular for its massive collection of over 13,000 shoes and related artifacts.
  • You can see rare items like ancient Egyptian sandals, Chinese bound-foot shoes, and footwear worn by famous people.
  • The building itself looks like a shoebox, which is pretty fun and unique.

  • See Wild and Rare Shoes: There are shoes here you wonโ€™t see anywhere else, from super old to super famous.
  • Learn Weird Shoe Facts: The exhibits explain how shoes have shaped cultures and history in ways you probably never thought about.
  • Cool Photo Ops: The displays and the shoebox-shaped building make for some great pics for your feed ๐Ÿ“ธ.

  • Plan ahead: Book tickets at least a few days in advance, especially on weekends.
  • Dress code: No special dress code, but comfy shoes are a good idea since youโ€™ll be walking around.
  • Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon to avoid crowds.

Venue

General admission price for adults starts at C$5.0.
Last checked: Apr 29, 2025
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Bata Shoe Museum
C$5.0 / Adult
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Discover the history of human culture told through footwear

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 0 min before you visit.

What's Included

Admission to the Bata Shoe Museum and all its exhibitions
Access to specially ticketed events such as lectures and workshops

Important Information

<span class='bullet'>•</span> The museum is open on Sundays with no charge admission (12:00-17:00)<br><span class='bullet'>•</span> Thursday evenings from 17:00 to 20:00 is PayWhatYouCan, with a suggested donation of $5<br>

Highlights & Description

Discover the treasures of North America’s charming and surprising shoe museum in Toronto, Canada.

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes with a ticket to Bata Shoe Museum, dedicated solely to shoes! Explore impressive exhibitions that will inspire and thrill visitors and shoe-lovers of all ages in architect Raymond Moriyama’s iconic, award-winning building.

The museum uses shoes to show the shape-shifting social fabrics of cultures around the world – past and present. See French chestnut-crushing boots alongside delicately embroidered Chinese silk shoes, moose-skin moccasins, and footwear made from human hair!

Meeting Point & Instructions

327 Bloor St W
  • Free WiFi available on-site
  • Stream the smart guide onto your mobile device by using the museum's WiFi or access it before your visit [by using this link](https://webapp.onspotstory.com/bata). Don't forget to bring your headphones!