Toronto 
Events Description
Join us for our dive into the world of beads. Inspired by our newest exhibition, Brilliant: The Art of Beaded Footwear around the World, drop in for hands-on activities, games, presentations, tours and prizes as you learn about the use of beads throughout history and around the world. Crafts and activities vary. Drop-in only, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and attended to at all times while at the museum.
Schedule
Self-Guided Crafts ~ Monday through Sunday
Beaded Shoelaces: customize your shoes with DIY beaded shoelaces.
Activity Book: continue the fun all day with a take-home activity book.
Who is it for?
family-kids
Perfect for children 3 – 12 years
HOW MUCH
Tickets :Included in museum admission.
General Admission:
Individual: $ 16
Senior: $ 12
Student: $ 8
Children ages 5-17:$ 5
Children under 0-4/Indigenous Visitors/Care and Support Workers: FREE
Family Passes:
1: Includes 1 adult and up to 4 children: $ 26
2: Includes 2 adults and up to 4 children: $ 39
How to get tickets?
Buy online (Viator- TripAdvisor includes taxes and fees)
At the door.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time
December 21 – 30, 2026 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Bata Shoe Museum is closed on December 25, 26 and January 1
Self-Guided Crafts ~ Monday through Sunday
Beaded Shoelaces: customize your shoes with DIY beaded shoelaces.
Activity Book: continue the fun all day with a take-home activity book.
Guided Activities ~ Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Guided activities will be not be available on Wednesday, December 24.
11:00 am – Beading Demonstration
1:00 pm – Exhibition Tour
2:30 pm – Beading Demonstration
3:30 pm – Hands-on Presentation
Museum Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Closed on December 25, 26, and January 1.
Venue: Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street West
Toronto
Street Parking, Paid Parking
Public transport accessible
