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Bata Shoe Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 315 attractions in Toronto
Traveler Description: Not only does this museum contain shoes from all periods and many famous personalities, but the building itself is in the shape of a shoebox. more »
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Attraction type: Museum, Specialty museum
Address: 327 Bloor St. W.
(at St. George St.) Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W7
Canada
Tel: 416-979-7799
Fax: 416-979-0078

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4 of 5 stars
africandreams   19 contributions
Granville, Ohio
Sep 8, 2009

A good friend of mine told me I had to go to this museum, but honestly I was going to skip it until a couple friends said they wanted to go. I decided to tag along, and I am glad I did. I expected it to be a "look at expensive shoes" type place, but in reality it is more... more

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5 of 5 stars
beardiegal   39 contributions
northern california
Aug 11, 2009

Really only went to say that I did, with a name like this! (And the reputation of Bata for soling the world.... But what a treat. Sure enough, as billed, it's in a modernistic shoe shaped building, a couple blocks walk from ROC. . If you have any interest in cultural anthropology, sociology, gender studies, fashion, textiles, jewelry, comparative cultures,... more

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2 of 5 stars
4billkay   4 contributions
San Diego
Jul 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to this with my sweetie, and two female cousins. All I can say to guys is RUN, RUN, RUN FAR, RUN FAST. [--] - what a bore-athon. Women - you'll probably like it but it has nothing freaking redeeming about it for guys. Find a T&A bar and meet up later. more

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4 of 5 stars
Leatrice_O'Neill   26 contributions
Toronto, CANADA
Jul 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I live in Toronto and have visited the museum a few times. It certainly is something a little different and very interesting ... if you are into footwear. While the history of shoes is excellent, the celebrity shoe section is a lot of fun. If you walk west of museum along Bloor Street you will find yourself nearby the University... more

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3 of 5 stars
girlygirlinpink   1 contribution
Toronto, Ontario
Mar 10, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

Museum was smaller than I thought. Displays were fairly interesting but I thought they would have more about fashion, most expensive shoes etc. The museum talks about how shoes evolved in different countries, sports and very few celebrities shoes. It was neat, but it wouldnt be on the top of my list of things to do in Toronto. Over all... more

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2 of 5 stars
Parul75   11 contributions
Toronto
Nov 26, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We live in Toronto, and visited the Bata Shoe Museum for the first time last weekend, with a tot in tow. The tickets cost CDN 12 apiece. The Museum is very informative with many shoes from various parts of the world, and also spanning the ages. However, it is dark (probably because they want the spotlight on shoes). Our toddler... more

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4 of 5 stars
Jugnu   10 contributions
Akureyri, Iceland
Oct 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Visited this museum on 17th October 08 and had never thought that shoes could be a topic interesting enough for an entire museum. Worth a visit to see the efforts made to collect a few of the most unique footwear from all around the world. Amongst others, I was most impressed by the silver / gilt wedding padukas and Mojaris... more

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4 of 5 stars
tanders   27 contributions
Rochester, NY
Oct 13, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

While you might be thinking to yourself, "A Shoe Museum? What could they possibly show there?", this will hopefully be an eye opener. The museum has a very thorough history of shoes with excellent examples and information along the way. You could spend quite awhile in this portion of the museum as it is quite rich in history. Other exhibits... more

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5 of 5 stars
ReluctantTraveler   13 contributions
Maryland, U.S.A.
May 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I really had not planned on visiting this museum, but I saw an advertisement for a special exhibit of ballet shoes that hooked me in. In addition to a permanent exhibit on the history of shoes, they have several temporary exhibits. When I visited -- May 2008 -- in addition to the ballet shoes, there was an exibit of Native... more

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3 of 5 stars
History_Enthusiast   24 contributions
Canada
Feb 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The best part of this museum was the diversity of shoes on display - from antiquity to the modern day runner it was all there. If anything, it was certainly a memorable experience - just tell anyone that you went to a shoe museum and see the look on their face :) more

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Bata Shoe Museum Address

327 Bloor St. W. | (at St. George St.), Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W7, Canada
Tel: 416-979-7799 Fax: 416-979-0078