Bata Shoe Museum Ticket | Toronto
Book a Bata Shoe Museum ticket, and discover the treasures of North America’s charming and surprising shoe museum in Toronto, acquaint the history of human culture told through footwear
- Discover the ever-changing face of cultural history told through the universal human clothing item – shoes!
- See incredibly rare pieces like Elton John's silver platform boots and beautifully embroidered Manchu platforms
- Access all of the museum's exhibitions, and use a free audio guide to help you explore the immense collection
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What's included in Bata Shoe Museum Ticket | Toronto
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— What You Can Expect —
Bata Shoe Museum invites visitors on a fascinating journey through the history and cultural significance of footwear. Designed by renowned architect Raymond Moriyama, the museum is home to over 13,000 shoes, spanning 4,500 years of history, with exhibitions that highlight the role of shoes in shaping cultures around the world.
The collection includes a diverse range of footwear, from French chestnut-crushing boots to delicately embroidered Chinese silk shoes, moose-skin moccasins, and even shoes made from human hair. Notable items include a velvet-covered platform chopine from Renaissance Italy, ancient Greek and Egyptian sandals, and modern haute couture designs.
The permanent exhibition, "All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages," delves into how footwear has evolved and impacted daily life and imagination over the centuries. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or a history buff, the Bata Shoe Museum offers an engaging experience that reveals the rich stories behind the shoes we wear.
Step into the museum and explore a world of footwear that spans time and cultures!
Inclusions
- Free audioguide available on most wifi-enabled devices
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Dining expenses
- Insurance
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Travelers may be asked to present their ID documents (e.g. passport, ID card) for identity verification purposes. Please make sure you carry the aforementioned documents with you on the day of the visit
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- Bata Shoe Museum
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Purchase Summary
- Please refer to the official website for details on the most up-to-date operating hours, exhibitions, and temporarily closed areas. No prior notice will be provided for any changes
- Refunds or compensation will not be granted to guests due to personal reasons (e.g. lack of travel documents, late arrival, sickness, accidents)
- To purchase a child or senior ticket, please present your passport and applicable documents (e.g. passport) for verification. Failure to comply may result in an admission decline
- Admission is free for children 4 years old and below. Proof of age (e.g. passport) is required
- For guests’ safety and comfort, pets are not permitted to the museum, except the service dogs with appropriate accreditation presented on-site
- The museum is fully accessible to visitors using wheelchairs
- The museum is open on Sundays with no charge admission from 12:00-17:00
- Thursday evenings from 17:00 to 20:00 is PayWhatYouCan, with a suggested donation of CA$5
