Bata Shoe Museum: Admission

Discover the gems of one of North America's most original and surprising museums in Toronto, Canada: the Bata Shoe Museum. With this ticket you can "walk a mile in someone else's shoes" in a space dedicated entirely to footwear. Tour fascinating exhibits that captivate visitors of all ages inside the iconic building designed by architect Raymond Moriyama. The museum uses footwear as a common thread to show the social and cultural evolution of different civilizations, both ancient and modern. You'll find everything from French chestnut-crushing boots and delicate embroidered silk Chinese shoes to moose-skin moccasins and shoes made from human hair. With more than 13,000 pieces spanning 4,500 years of history, plus temporary exhibits, the tour is as wide-ranging as it is amazing. Admire velvet platform chopines from 16th-century Renaissance Italy, sandals from ancient Greece and Egypt, and sophisticated contemporary couture designs. The exhibition All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages offers a journey through 4,500 years of history, highlighting the pivotal role shoes have played in everyday life and in the human imagination.