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Discover the Museum of Bags and Purses

Permanent exhibition

Exhibition now showing

Talent Invasion

on display from 8 sept until 27 oct

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 Hillary 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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Icon Bags in Bloom: Alexander McQueen

This bag with blue and black feathers is a typical McQueen bag. You admire this design by the popular fashion…

Icon Bags in Bloom: Gucci Bamboo Bag

The Bamboo Bag is for Gucci what the Birkin bag is for Hermès: an icon. The bag can now be…

Manon Schaap new director of the Museum of Bags and Purses

Manon Schaap has been director of the Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam since 1 March. She is responsible…

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…

Museum of Bags and Purses winner of Best Museum shop Amsterdam

“The very best place for a shopping round after a museum visit is in the Museum of Bags and Purses.”

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.

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…