Indigenous Beading Workshop
Join Toronto based Indigenous bead artist Katie Longboat for a beginner friendly beading workshop on Saturday, June 22!
What's On 2024
Moccasin-Making with the Manitobah Storyboot School
Learn the traditional art of moccasin-making with expert Indigenous artisan Rosary Spence!
Dressed to Impress Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of Dressed to Impress, a captivating new book by Nishi Bassi.
Doors Open 2024
Visit the Bata Shoe Museum for free during Doors Open on May 25 & 26.
Exhibit A
Sleuth out the complex role of footwear in crime, policing, and the judiciary.
Dressed To Impress
Take a step back to the 1980s and experience the nostalgia and excess of the times. Now on view.
In Bloom
A celebration of how nature has provided meaning and material for shoemaking across both time and place.
All About Shoes
Take a walk through the the fascinating history of footwear.
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We`re excited to announce that "Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s" is now available to purchase in our Museum shop! From power heels to punk rock boots, this book explores the intersection of fashion and pop culture, revealing the lasting impact of ’80s icons on consumer culture both then and today. A must-have addition to any fashion lover’s library.
Join us tonight to celebrate the launch with special guest Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin) of CBC’s Commotion and author Nishi Bassi (@nishib21) 📚
Explore 4,500 years of footwear history during this year`s @doors_opento on May 25+26!
Visitors can see several unique touches throughout the building, including a sole-shaped front desk, a majestic art-glass installation by Lutz Haufschild, and iconic bronze features by Canadian sculptor Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
Please note: Advance tickets will not be available.
Learn the traditional art of moccasin-making with expert Indigenous artisan Rosary Spence from June 1-15. @storybootschool @manitobah
This 3-week workshop is designed to teach classic hand sewing techniques in beading and leatherwork. Rosary Spence will guide you through the steps of creating moccasins by hand including pattern-making, beadwork, design, construction and care for your finished product.
Register now by visiting our website.
This pair of Air Jordan 1s is customized by Canadian sneaker artist Vicky Vuong, who designed them to honor her grandmother and celebrate her Asian heritage. Vuong’s hand-painted design featuring peonies was inspired by the florals often found on Chinese porcelain. See these shoes on display in our exhibition "In Bloom: Flowers & Footwear". 👟💐
Fascinated by true crime? Visit us this weekend to sleuth out the role of footwear forensics used in solving crimes by exploring our "Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear" now! Don`t forget, we offer FREE admission every Sunday.
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Join us on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 pm with special guest Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin) of CBC’s Commotion (@commotioncbc) to celebrate the launch of Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s, a captivating new book by Nishi Bassi (@nishib21), curator. Step into the vibrant world of 1980s fashion as Nishi and Elamin discuss the iconic trends and influences that defined an era. Reserve your ticket on our website.
Discover the lasting impact of the 1980s on fashion, culture, film and television during a panel talk presented by us and our friends at @caftcad. Inspired by our current exhibition "Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s", and moderated by celebrated journalist Nathalie Atkinson (@jadedjournalista), panelists Nishi Bassi (@nishib21), Suzanne Boyd (@suzanneboyd_), and Allisa Swanson (@allisacostumedesign), will share their insights on the cultural significance of this dynamic era and it’s lasting impression in the world of film and television. Purchase your tickets by visiting our website.