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Soccer Spotlight Celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament happening in Toronto this summer, the Bata Shoe Museum is excited to showcase six pairs of soccer boots for a limited time only. Including loans from the Toronto FC, PUMA, and ADIDAS, these iconic cleats trace the history and evolution of the sport, from mid-century innovations to footwear worn and signed by some of the game’s greatest names, including this pair of 2026 ADIDAS Predator Elite FT, WC Model “Road to Glory”, signed by Jonathan David. On view until July 19. Soccer Sundays are generously supported by the City of Toronto Community Celebration Support Fund. LEARN MORE  Summer at the BSM Inspired by our newest exhibition, Unearthing Vindolanda: Footwear from the Edge of the Roman Empire, the BSM is excited to host a series of presentations, activities, and exhibition tours throughout the summer every Monday to Friday from July 6 – August 21. Included with general admission, families and summer camp groups are invited to explore the entire museum, while taking part in self-guided crafts, including Roman puppet-making, iSpy games, try-on shoes, and take home a themed activity booklet. BUY TICKETS  Guided Walks Sunday, August 9 & 16 Join Saulteaux/Métis educator and memory activist Sam Howden and settler scholar and artist Andrew Lochhead on a guided walk, bringing the idea of Land Acknowledgements out of the Bata Shoe Museum’s walls and onto the Land itself, in the area currently known as The Annex. Sunday, August 23 This guided walk, led by artist and scholar Andrew Lochhead, invites you to see the city differently. Thinking of street names as the most visible “texts” of a city, we’ll explore the streets surrounding the Bata Shoe Museum and uncover the meanings behind their names. Together, we’ll consider what these names reveal about the Annex neighbourhood, its histories, and its wider connections. LEARN MORE  Fall Indigenous Beading Workshops Our popular Indigenous Beading workshops returns this fall! Join us for our upcoming workshops led by Toronto-based Cree-Métis artist Marissa Magneson or Toronto-based Indigenous artist Natalie Ortiz. These workshops sell out quick so purchase your tickets soon! Orange Shirt Pin with Marissa Magneson September 12 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Flat Stitch Ojibway Flower with Natalie Ortiz October 10 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Poppy with Natalie Ortiz November 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm LEARN MORE  Late Night at the BSM NEW! Every second Friday of the month starting September until the end of 2026, we will remain open until 9 pm (we usually close at 5 pm!) for all to enjoy, with special free programming new each week plus access to all current exhibitions. Upcoming Late Nights: Friday, September 11: Button Making Friday, October 9: Sketching Friday, November 7: Friendship Bracelets Friday, December 11: Collage Holiday Cards LEARN MORE NEW! Audio Guide Enhance your experience at the Bata Shoe Museum with our new audio guide available on the Bloomberg Connects app. LISTEN NOW Game On! at the Aga Khan Museum Step into Game On! at the Aga Khan Museum, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the art, culture, and spirit of games through time. From board games to daring sports, feel the thrill of strategy, the mastery of skill, and the joy of play across cultures and generations. Use code CULTURE10 to save 10% on Museum admission and experience art for less. *Offer is valid until September 7, 2026. BUY TICKETS

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