Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket
Overview
Mobile ticket
Discover the treasures of North America’s world-renowned shoe museum. Located in Toronto, Canada, the Bata Shoe Museum has over a thousand shoes and related artefacts (from a collection numbering over 13,000) in architect Raymond Moriyama’s award-winning five-floor structure.
The BSM celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Footwear on display ranges from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th-century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. Three other galleries feature changing exhibitions, so there’s always something new to see.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Transportation to/from attractions
Parking
Museum Lectures and Workshops
Guided Group Visits - The Museum is designed to be "self-guided"
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Bata Shoe Museum
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW In addition to our popular semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes, the Museum has three galleries for changing exhibitions, ensuring that each visit to the museum offers a new experience. Exhibitions generally run for a year, with 1-2 new exhibitions opening each year. Through the creation of innovative exhibitions the Museum strives to enlighten and entertain visitors of all ages.
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Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing
PhoenixRobin,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was looking forward to visiting this museum, but it was disappointing. The lower level is a history of shoes, which both my husband and I found interesting. The second level was cowboy boots, which was interesting, but how many cowboy boots can you look at? The third level was athletic shoes, which I found totally uninteresting. I was hoping to see more 20th century shoes from the 1900’s to the 1960’s etc. or “famous” shoes, e.g. “these were worn by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City” or “these were the spats worn by George Raft in ‘Some Like It Hot.’” We only spent 45-60 minutes. There is a small gift shop and restrooms are available.
Fun Museum to Visit
tonydE1951UE,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun museum! Exhibits were well designed and informative. Also Sundays are free admission. Definitely worth a visit when in Toronto.
Fascinating and entertaining shoe museum
Y959VPjong,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We heard about this museum from the hop on hop off bus tour and thought it sounded interesting. The museum is a lovely building with the displays spread over 3 floors. We thought it was really well set out. There was a permanent display and a couple of themed ones. There's an informative display about the history of footwear in different cultures. We also saw displays about footwear in crime, and cowboy boots. Apparently they own a few celebrity shoes but they're not always on display. We liked seeing Elton John's boots and Bela Lugosi's shoes. There's an area downstairs where children can try on lots of different styles of footwear. Reasonable cost and worth a couple of hours to visit.
Quirky shoe history
Karen N,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting short visit, allow about 45 mins. Well presented museum, one of the displays under renovation so not open. Staff friendly and helpful.
A surprisingly unique museum that had so much to offer with history, design, and information about shoe history.
Fran N,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The museum was not initially on our list of places to visit in Toronto and it was very hot outside so we decided to go ( much to my husband’s questioning “Why?” but we fell in love ( yes, my husband loved it) with the museum and its history and all the wonderful displays of shoes thru the ages of man. What a surprise and delight. We spent two hours exploring all the areas and taking pictures. And it was a treat to be there on Free Sunday! Every room was unique and intriguing. I have recommended this to every one I’ve talked to. And we would go again if we were ever back in Toronto.
Student admission for $8
Freedom29357673634,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent history of Cowboy boots and an exhibit about art and running shoes. I got the student admission rate for $8, which was well worth it.
Visit the museum!!!
Roam741933,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The museum it amazing. There are 4 floors and each dedicated to specific themes. There is a lot of historical knowledge shared as well as some beautifully designed shoes. The artist collaboration exhibit was top notch.
Footwear through the ages - sounds boring but actually it really wasn't
861mrsw,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fascinating and well worth a visit. Footwear through history - sounds a bit boring but actually it really wasn't. The displays were easy to see with the flow of exhibits easy to navigate. The information boards were clear to read and provided lots of interesting information. We looked at every single exhibit and didn't see Elton John or Elvis' shoes - shame as at the end when we asked where they were we were told the exhibits were closed and this was a disappointment.
Avoid like the plague.
V3645NYrobertp,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00People will tell you that this is a fun and interesting museum. Do not believe them. It is basically one room on the history of shoes. The remaining floors have displays which provide little interest. It was beyond boring. And I love museums. I can literally museum almost anything. This is not a good museum. Overpriced too.
Great history lesson
John S,
Jun 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The history of the shoe was the best part of the museum for me Really not that big a museum and best to go when school groups are not there
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