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Discover the Museum of Bags and Purses

Bags in Bloom

On display until 31 aug

Permanent exhibition

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

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What people are saying

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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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News & Updates

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The New Originals designs T-shirt

Verschillende musea, waaronder Tassenmuseum Hendrikje, zijn de inspiratie achter de nieuwe limited edition T-shirts van het Amsterdamse merk The New…
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Artist Frank E Hollywood in the Museum of Bags and Purses

Op 25 oktober 2018 presenteert Amsterdamse kunstenaar Frank E Hollywood eenmalig een serie nieuwe kunstwerken ‘NO BAG, NO STORY!’ in…
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Naturalis donates unique T.rex bag

De T.rex tas is ontworpen naar aanleiding van de Tyrannosaurus rex die Naturalis in 2016 naar Nederland haalde.
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Made in Italy and how the families of Italy built Italian fashion

For centuries, Italian design has involved a combination of tradition and craftsmanship with a luxurious, sensual look.
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Hester van Eeghen celebrates 30-year jubilee

De internationaal vermaarde topontwerpster Hester van Eeghen, verantwoordelijk voor tientallen iconische tassen, viert haar 30-jarig jubileum.
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Museumshop Tassenmuseum Hendrikje winner of Best Museumshop Amsterdam

“The very best place for a shopping round after a museum visit is in the Museum of Bags and Purses.”
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Museum of Bags and Purses in the top 10 ‘World’s Best Fashion Museums’

In September 2014 an authoritative travel website – Fodor’s Travel (Fodors.com) – placed the Museum of Bags and Purses located…
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Limited time only: showcase Karl Lagerfeld

The Museum of Bags and Purses are proud to display a number of Karl Lagerfeld’s designs in our collection, from…