If you thought you had way too many pairs of shoes in your closet… This shoe museum will show you just how much fun 10,000 shoes can be! Not only for people with a love of shoes, the Bata Shoe Museum has many different exhibits that everyone in the whole family will enjoy. 

Created by Sonja Bata (wife of the founder of the Bata Shoe Company) when her love for collecting historical shoes began to surpass her storage space, the museum has a massive collection of shoes spanning 4,500 years. You’ll see shoes ranging from beautiful Egyptian sandals and Chinese bound foot shoes, to celebrity footwear including Elton John's platforms and Picasso's lovely pony boots. 

Housed in a unique building made of limestone and glass, the Bata Shoe Museum is located at 327 Bloor St. W.