May 15, 2025

Bata Shoe Museum Celebrates 30 Years

On May 6th, the Bata Shoe Museum celebrated 30 years! Founded by Mrs. Sonja Bata, the museum opened its doors in 1995 with a mission to illuminate human history through footwear. What began as a small personal collection has since transformed into an internationally celebrated museum, caring for nearly 15,000 shoes and shoe-related artifacts spanning over 4,500 years. MTA Partner Diarmuid Nash attended the event and is pictured here with bootmaker Tony Benattar and Ajon Moriyama.

"It was a great evening celebrating 30 years of this wonderful museum and an opportunity to connect and reminisce with people involved in the building's design." -- Diarmuid Nash, Partner

Learn more about the history of the museum here.