Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto

Name: Bata Shoe Museum
Address: 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, M5S 1W7, Canada
Telephone: +1 416-979-7799

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Facts and practical information

The Bata Shoe Museum is a museum of footwear and calceology in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The museum's building is situated near the northwest of the University of Toronto's St. George campus, in downtown Toronto. The 3,665-square-metre museum building was designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects, with Raymond Moriyama as the lead architect. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1979 (45 years ago)Visitors per year: 110.3 thous.Coordinates: 43°40'2"N, 79°24'0"W

Address

327 Bloor St WDowntown Toronto (University of Toronto)Toronto M5S 1W7 Canada

Contact

+1 416-979-7799

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Day trips

Bata Shoe Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Ontario Museum, Philosopher's Walk, Church of the Redeemer, Gardiner Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bata Shoe Museum open?

Bata Shoe Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bata Shoe Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bloor Street United Church, Toronto (1 min walk), The York Club, Toronto (2 min walk), Bloor Street Culture Corridor, Toronto (3 min walk), City Shul, Toronto (3 min walk).

How to get to Bata Shoe Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bata Shoe Museum:

Metro

St. George • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Spadina • Lines: 1, 2 (7 min walk)

Bus

St. George (4 min walk)
St George Street • Lines: 94A (7 min walk)

Tram

Spadina Station • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (5 min walk)
Sussex Avenue • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (7 min walk)