Bata Shoe Museum - Free Audio Guide
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bata Shoe Museum, 327, Bloor Street West, Bloor Street Culture Corridor, University—Rosedale, Old Toronto, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, M5S 1W7, Canada
The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada, was established in 1979 by Sonja Bata, showcasing a collection of over 13,000 shoes spanning 4,500 years of history. Designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects, the museum's unique building houses exhibits that explore the cultural significance of footwear. Through research, outreach programs, and lectures, the museum aims to enhance understanding of footwear's role in society. The museum's motto, "One step at a time," reflects its commitment to gradual exploration and appreciation of footwear's cultural importance.