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Discover the Museum of Bags and Purses

The bag as theatre by Hester van Eeghen

Exhibition showing until 17 Mar

Permanent exhibition

Exhibition now showing

Sustainable bags

Exhibition now showing

The only place you will find so many special and exciting bags under one roof

Unique Handbag Shop

What's in store

An elegant High Tea

I would recommend a stopover for any fan of purses!

"Stunning"

One woman's acquiring a handbag led to a huge collection. Margaret Thatcher, Liz Taylor and Hilary Clinton's bags are all here.

"Loved this museum!"

Really gorgeous handbags with explanations. Fab restaurant there too and a tea shop.

"Spectacular place"

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Hester van Eeghen celebrates 30-year jubilee

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Naturalis donates unique T.rex bag

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Artist Frank E Hollywood in the Museum of Bags and Purses

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The New Originals designs T-shirt

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