Founded by Mrs. Sonja Bata, the Bata Shoe Museum first opened its doors on May 6th, 1995 with the mission to illuminate human history through footwear. A rare cultural gem, the Bata Shoe Museum began as a small personal collection that has since transformed into an internationally celebrated museum, caring for nearly 15,000 shoes and shoe-related artifacts spanning over 4,500 years. To continue celebrating this milestone, we're excited to share this special video documenting our history and impa