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The Bata Shoe Museum

Museum, History Museum, and Art Museum

University, Toronto

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7.4^/10

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Ranked #6 for exhibits in Toronto
"Interesting small expo on shoe history."(4 Tips)
"Great shoe collection from all around the world!"(2 Tips)
"... Loved the permanent exhibits and "The Rise of Sneaker Culture" was great..."(2 Tips)
"Very interesting museum and worth the time!!"(2 Tips)

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Cara QuigleyJuly 21, 2017
Very interesting museum and worth the time!! A lot of neat history and really cool shoes! Loved the celebrity shoe exhibit - Marilyn Monroe's pumps were so cool to see in real life! 👠
Samar HamdanJanuary 3, 2017
The first floor is the permanent exhibition ( history through shoes) and then ther are other variable exhibition . I enjoyed ; victims of fashion and men on heel
Stacey FowlerAugust 14, 2013
Go on a Thurs between 5-8pm as it is pay-what-you-can. Loved the permanent exhibits and "The Rise of Sneaker Culture" was great and is on until March 2014 so catch that if you can!
Els D.February 24, 2020
Just the right size (get it 😉) for a museum, and so much more than just a shoe collection; you’ll come out educated about shoe history and culture.
Ruben Cisneros PerezSeptember 12, 2011
Great shoe collection from all around the world! great layout and display design. Great idea the kids zone where they can try on different show types. Totally recommend it!
Sahar EliasOctober 31, 2018
Learned about the history of shoes across ages and civilizations. The Manolo Blahnik exhibit is really diverse and colorful!
MarianneApril 27, 2014
Theres three diferents floors With all kind of history of shoes, ask for the audio guide available With paid admission! Enjoy!!
Terrence ClarkJuly 4, 2018
The whole museum was good. The exhibitions were well presented, particularly the Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes.
Samar HamdanJanuary 3, 2017
One of the most interesting museum I have visited . There is student discount dont forget your student ID
Kate McDonnellMarch 21, 2013
Everything from an astronaut boot to indigenous beaded moccasins to vintage dior. I think they could use a section on sneakers.
Julia LancNovember 8, 2018
The name of the museum says it all - shoes. From old to new, they've collected and researched all!
Gabriel SeahFebruary 11, 2022
Thanks to KPMG, entry is now free on Sundays
Nicolas EvensJuly 21, 2018
On Thursday night you pay the entrance fee you want. Interesting small expo on shoe history.
Shalina EdgeJune 20, 2017
I found this quirky and informative. It is a very well put together little museum.
Hot WingsApril 25, 2017
Everything! I loved the shoes from around the world.
Ragde Ren EstApril 15, 2019
If you visit Toronto you must go to this museum.
Marc Van HamméeSeptember 15, 2014
Great museum. Never imagined that I would find shoes interesting
Franziska GostnerMay 10, 2017
Really nice shoe history of men, woman and children. Ask for students discount
Canadian Film CentreSeptember 23, 2011
Come see "Technological Displacement" at Scotiabank Nuit Blanche! Play with interactive exhibits using BlackBerry Playbooks, Microsoft Kinect, Twitter and more! Oct. 1 6:59pm - sunrise. Read more
Dayana OliveiraOctober 25, 2012
A lot fashionable shoes! Good experience! I recommend visit it is place!
LauraMarch 27, 2014
Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm pay-what-you-can ($14 regular fee). It's small but quite interesting.
Seven DaysJanuary 16, 2012
The permanent collection at this museum includes 20,000 pairs of shoes from all around the world!
Kristine BoiseAugust 21, 2011
Great place to spend a few hours. Interesting exhibits and the building is beautiful!
Karen BirssAugust 19, 2014
Interesting place but ask about how to access the audio tours prior to entering.
Gabriel SeahOctober 6, 2019
There're drinking fountains in the restrooms on B1
Jny. Amairani EspinosaDecember 18, 2014
Nice museum to learn about shoe history
Jarelle GabisonApril 29, 2013
Make sure you bring your student ID card! You get a huge discount.
Zaptravel IncAugust 30, 2013
It's important in life to be well shod, a stance the Bata Shoe Museum takes seriously.
Laura CTNovember 18, 2009
For the next 3 weekends starting Nov 15th, they are having free admission with a donation of a pair of socks! I really liked the museume, esp because I didn't have to pay.
IrisSeptember 2, 2014
Great museum, very interesting!
S HOctober 27, 2014
One of a kind
ElisaMay 28, 2022
Some very progressive exhibits 👠
Anna YakovlevaMay 15, 2014
Sneakers exhibition)
Alina DMarch 20, 2016
Michael Jordan shoes and Imelda Marcos shoes.
EttractionsNovember 3, 2010
Purchase 1 regularly priced Museum admission & receive a 2nd of equal or lesser value, Free. Some restrictions Read more
huilineSeptember 1, 2013
Come on a museum of shoes?
Jim MorrisonSeptember 16, 2010
Free on Thursdays from 5 - 8. A must do in Toronto.
Rita LDecember 2, 2014
Boring gallery.....
Matthew GipFebruary 4, 2010
Pay what you can on Thursdays after 5pm!
Elizabeth WhalenOctober 23, 2009
don't eat cheezies before going to a museum especially if you get the urge to touch things that you're not supposed to.
Rob BirdJanuary 26, 2010
Only $12 for adults.
jenny cNovember 13, 2009
wasn't impressed, had expected more
Andressa ScalleApril 15, 2012
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