BATA SHOE MUSEUM update

 

Curator’s Talk: Celebrating Women in Design Join us for an inspiring lecture by Bata Shoe Museum Curator Nishi Bassi on Tuesday, March 11 as she explores the impactful, but often under-recognized contributions of women in shoe design. From Beth Levine’s pioneering work in the mid-20th century to Aurora James’s modern activism-driven designs, women have played a vital role in shaping the footwear industry. BUY TICKETS March Break at the BSM Step into a fun-filled March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum with daily crafts, games, and tours that are sure to keep kids and adults entertained from March 10 - 15. Get creative at our self-guided craft station, join one of our expert guides for a fascinating tour of our galleries, or challenge your footwear knowledge with our Wheel of Shoes Trivia game for a chance to win a shoe-themed prize. BUY TICKETS The Final Countdown Step back in time to relive the magic of the 1980s at The Final Countdown: An ’80s Video Dance Party on Saturday, March 22 as we celebrate the closing of our hit exhibition Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. Dance the night away to the greatest hits of the 80s with iconic music videos playing on big screens and a retro-fun photo booth to capture your totally tubular look. BUY TICKETS Indigenous Walking Tour In celebration of Earth Month in April, discover Indigenous history and ecological heritage with us as we partner with The Indigenous Peoples Garden Inc. (formally known as AKI WIIDOOKAAGEWIN (Earth Helpers) for a unique walking tour of the Bloor/Annex neighbourhood on Saturday, April 12, 2025 and Saturday, April 26, 2025 . The journey will begin at the Indigenous Botanical Garden in Paul Martel Park (10 Madison Ave. Toronto) where a local guide will share the rich ecological and Indigenous history of the Annex. BUY TICKETS BSM News    Closing soon - We'll be hosting one more aerobics class and one more 80s-themed trivia to celebrate the closing of our hit exhibition Dressed to Impress. Visit the museum before it closes on March 23, 2025. Our exhibition catalogue is also available for purchase in our gift shop. SOLE STORIES   A Sculptural Detail  - Did you notice this ode to the iconic ruby slippers at the Oscars this past weekend? Designed by Daniel Roseberry, creative director of Schiaparelli, there was a 3D trompe l’oeil vintage shoe adorned on the back of the dress worn by the famous artist, Ariana Grande. See the behind-the-scenes look at the creation here.

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