Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket

I dropped in on a Sunday at 12:00. There was a line up of 30 or more. Going in you still have to get information from the employee behind the counter. You give your postal code and where you’re coming from. There is 3 levels and a lower level. It’s free on Sundays. Regularly $16 for adults. It’s a rather small museum. I spent 45 minutes here. They have a small gift shop. They’re 5 minutes from St George station and across from the ROM. I only wished there was more shoes. But lots of interesting history about shoes.

Innovative creative clean exhibitions Helpful polite employees Diverse installations; need more information regarding Indigenous and African influences

If you have an hour.. you can go have some fresh juice, enjoy the sunshine, go for a walk. You won’t miss anything by not visiting this museum. It’s just a bunch of shoes from all the eras.

It had a handwritten sign on the window that said “Closed. Sorry for the inconvenience.” This was our only day in Toronto, so this was very upsetting.

Very cool museum tracking the history of footwear from Roman’s to Anasazi Indians to the Tudor’s and popes Cowboy boot collection and other special exhibits French shoe designer Andre Perguia

What an interesting museum of history from Roman to Indian to English and Japan They had a special exhibit of cowboy boots and a special exhibit on Andre Pergula Warm knowledgeable staff and free tours

Quite a nice building and very friendly staff but needs to draw you in to the story and history of shoes more

The permanent exhibits are interesting but I will focus on the current special exhibits since there are many, many reviews on the permanent exhibits. The André Perugia exhibit was such an eye-opener since we had never heard of him. This exhibit brings to light how much he contributed via innovative designs and contributions to major brands. They pack a lot of history into a modest space. The Rough & Ready special exhibit captures the history and evolution of cowboy boots. Again, we learned so much about the origins and the subsequent evolution. Plus examples of many famous brands. The curators did a fabulous job on both special exhibits. Definitely worth a visit even just to see these two special exhibits.

I was drawn to visit partly by the story of the Bata family, the company, and their impact around the world. But it was all about the shoes. I have visited exhibitions about Cartier, Faberge , fashion houses, and the family story and struggle is entwined with the product. And the story is truly incredible. For example a book like A Suitable Boy based in India touches on the Bata legacy in India. Tom Stoppard, one of the Uk’s greatest writers and Oscar winner owed his existence to his father being a Bata employee. At the same time there is a darker legacy. And I wanted to know about the story of the Bata products. But I could find nothing at all about the extraordinary Bata family and business story. So disappointing. And would have been so much more interesting than cowboy boots. So while the history of shoes was quite interesting, the place needs a rethink and makeover.

It is not a big museum but has some interesting items on display. We paid for 2 senior tickets 24 dollars. There is very good exhibition about the history of the shoes from Otzi footwear to astronaut shoes. Especially for the younger generation must be interesting room with sneakers and cowboy boots. I liked also the room showing crime and shoes.

I 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.

What a fun museum! Exhibits were well designed and informative. Also Sundays are free admission. Definitely worth a visit when in Toronto.

Surprisingly interesting museum. All about the history of shoes (as well as some associated fashion). Currently has temporary exhibit on footwear and crime which was fascinating.

We 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.

Interesting short visit, allow about 45 mins. Well presented museum, one of the displays under renovation so not open. Staff friendly and helpful.

The Bata shoe museum has been recommended by a couple of friends. It was very interesting to see the history of various shoes and their uses, very well laid out. Museum not crowded. Staff super nice. We took subway there with a friend. Staff called a taxi for us to get back to hotel.

The 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.

Excellent 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.

This was a very pleasant surprise! We spent over 2 hours here and didn't get to the 4th floor-leaving only because of another engagement. Fascinating displays with well written commentary on what you were viewing.

The 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.

Fascinating 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.

People 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.

For an unusual museum I headed to the University of Toronto campus to see the Bata Shoe Museum. This museum was founded by the wife of the Bata shoe empire. It was four floors filled with shoes and exhibits. The shoes on display were just a small percentage of the 10k plus shoes collected by the museum. It was a well organized museum. The recommendation was to start at the bottom which tracked human's first steps, shoes and the evolution of footwear through the ages and cultures. It was quite interesting. That ended one floor up with an intro about the museum founding and mission. On the 3rd and 4th floors, there were special exhibitions devoted to artist sneaker creations (art on your feet), shoes in the 1980s (so many fashion trends and memories) and crime and footwear (less interesting for me). Overall spent a little over an hour here and enjoyed it more than I expected.

"Exhibit A" was certainly an interesting twist on shoes from and about crime. Lots of thought went into what to include and the background of the exhibits. "Dressed to Impress" A trip down through the 80s. Great examples of shoes from that era. Be sure to watch the movie, it has great material from that era. There was supposed to be another exhibit "Behind The Scenes" on the main floor but the doors were locked. Also the 3rd floor exhibit area is closed at the moment. So although the open exhibits were interesting, it is not great value for entrance fee. Other museums reduce the fee when a large number of exhibits are closed.

The 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

Every single aspect and content was memorable!! Loved it all ! Very educational and was a wonderful trip down memory lane for us seniors.

Excellent museum on the history of shoes— not just Bata shoes. Nice change of pace from art museums. Conveniently located near RMO.

This was a great place to visit. You wouldn’t think there’s a lot to learn about shoes but that’s where you’d be wrong. The way how the exhibits were structured was amazing. My mother and I took a journey through time and saw how far shoes have progressed. The cultural and religious impact in their creation is something I didn’t know but now I do. Definitely worthwhile and it doesn’t take much time to get through each exhibit.

The information about the pieces and acknowledgement of the artisans and collaborators makes it far more than a display of artifacts, particularly for the Indigenous pieces. Loved the ‘80’s exhibit too!

This was such a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Very clever and fun displays. Even the outside of the building is clever

It is not a long experience but the museum is packed with information and a lot of interesting shoes! Perfect for anyone with about 2 hours to space. I highly recommend it!

Great little museum! Loved the '80's section, it was like a walk through my high school days. We spent about 90 minutes walking though, interesting collection of shoes.

It has been the most memorable experience in a shoe museum. I really liked how detailed the history with each creation was. All exhibits were brilliant. A must visit.

I love it. So many different kinds of shoes and history, I couldn't help but wonder how people walked in them! Really short visit 30 mins tops.

Loved this place! Its a very nicely designed museum and created the essence of what shoes are all about from a historical standpoint. I highly encourage anyone who loves and is passionate about shoes to check this place out! Gift shop was really great an offered a variety of items for the shoe lover! FYI: I didn’t need to pay more for a ‘skip the lines pass’ as there wasn’t a line any didn’t sense that wait times or a long line would ever be an issue.

I really like the museum. The displays were intricate and unique. There are four floors of history and unique styles. This museum is inspirational for all that like art, fashion and need inspiration.

My friends were delighted with the experience. We all learned a lot about something we tend to take for granted. We thought the floral exhibit was exceptional. We also appreciated the eateries near by.

Your education speaker came to our Brampton Probus. She is an excellent speaker and excited me to return to the museum. I brought my friend for her 75 the birthday. We enjoyed the experience. The lady at the front desk assisted us with getting your recorded talk . She also was able to find the tickets I that I purchased ahead of our visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience

This is worth a visit. Interesting displays, showing the history of footwear across cultures. You can spend a couple of hours here.

The young lady at the front desk was very sweet and helpful on the day we went. This was just not my cup of tea! I LOVE shoes, however, this was not what I was expecting. I am sure it was much better if you were able to read the details of each item that was in the museum. Unfortunately, (well fortunately for the museum) it was so crowded that we tried waiting in line for our "turn" to read the displays, and it took over 20 minuets before we were able to read the first one. After reading the first one we figured we would be able to move on to the next. The line didn't move. We finally just got out of the line and looked at the displays over peoples shoulders. I know we missed a ton of really good information and interesting details but I didn't want to spend 3 hours in here. Instead, we ended up in here around 45 minutes. I am glad we went, but I would not come back again. There were 4 or 5 levels of displays. There was an elevator for those who could not do the stairs. Everything was beautifully displayed.

It was both fun and entertaining. It was interesting to see the footwear from so many different locations, and eras around the world. Make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking and standing while reading the information about each item you are viewing. It is handicapped accessible, but parking is next to nothing if you choose to drive.

I admit visiting this museum was a trade off for my wife going to the hockey hall of fame but I enjoyed it. Learned a lot about footwear around the world and the section on sneakers and modern shoes was really cool. Really unique place and very professionally done.

After visiting the somewhat disappointing Casa Loma, we walked to the Bata Shoe Museum, and we loved it. Friends had recommended it to us. The findings were well above expectation. First the building. It is beautiful. Then the staff, extremely friendly. And finally, the content is fascinating, I could not imagine looking at shoes would be so interesting. Mrs Bata spent her life collecting shoes, some over 4000 years old. It is beautifully presented and curated. The museum has the biggest collection of shoes in the world. We saw more of her collection at the museum of Art in Ottawa, displaying magnificent Inuit shoes. A must go.

The great divide….. and the sneaker. Was surprise there was no memorabil in gift store with the word “BATA” on it so I only purchase a small magnet. Wanted buy a mirror and purse but no BATA.

We purchased these tickets because the description listed exhibits featuring shoes owned by celebrities/cultural figures such as Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and the Dali Lama. None of these shoes were on display. So we were disappointed.

I spent two hours in the well researched exhibits. The history of shoes is fascinating . The small exhibit on Indigenous shoe technology and artistry was not only moving but showcased the battle between humans and nature in the way clothing and footwear were innovated to protect humans from the cold. Go to this museum in the morning and you get it all to yourself!!

This was very beautiful and pretty place I have ever visited in my life I love to visit it again and again

On the top floors there are two special exhibits which I enjoyed tremendously. One focused on gold but the final one focused on liberty and equality, which looks at how the challenges of women and minorities have been reflected in shoes and fashion.

Loved exhibits, it’s intimate, it’s educational, it’s beautiful. The admission price is fair and it is the type of place you would come back to.