Bata Shoe Museum

NEW EXHIBITION Beads are a popular form of ornamentation found on footwear around the world. Spanning 400 years of history, this exhibition brings together more than 85 meticulously crafted objects to illuminate both the delicate nature of beadwork and the exceptional effort, care, and skill it demands. On view starting October 22. To celebrate, join us for a full afternoon of family-friendly fun, with guided tours for our Fall Exhibition Kickoff on Sunday, October 25. Discover how a single bead — fragile, painstaking, and deeply symbolic — has adorned footwear across cultures, and explore what the future of this remarkable craft might look like. RSVP LATE NIGHT AT THE BSM NEW! Every second Friday of the month 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 plus access to all current exhibitions. Fri. Oct. 9, 5 - 9 pm BUY TICKETS HALLOWEEN AT THE BSM Enjoy a variety of festive activities throughout the museum, including hands-on Halloween crafts, a museum-wide “trick-or-treat” scavenger hunt, and our ever-popular iSpy game cards. Sun. Nov. 1, 12 pm - 4 pm RSVP SHOE DESIGN 101 Step into the world of footwear design with Shoe Design 101, a hands-on introductory course led by Toronto-based designer and shoemaker Jasmine Martins. Sat. Oct. 17, 1 pm - 3:30 pm $30 BUY TICKETS LINOCUT WORKSHOP Step into the bold and imaginative world of André Perugia in this hands-on linocut workshop inspired by the visionary footwear designer’s sculptural and avant-garde creations. Participants will learn the fundamentals of linocut carving and printmaking while designing a one-of-a-kind tote bag influenced by Perugia’s iconic shapes, surreal details, and daring sense of style. Mon. Nov. 23, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $50 BUY TICKETS 327 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1W7 (416) 979-7799 info@batashoemuseum.ca Directions Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. Copyright (C) 2026 Bata Shoe Museum. All rights reserved. Thank you for your support of the BSM! Our mailing address is: Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West Toronto, On M5S 1W7 Canada