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The Museum of Bags and Purses

Visit the Museum of Bags and Purses and discover the unique collection of Hendrikje Ivo, who collected bags for more than 35 years.

The museum houses a collection of more than 4000 bags and is the largest museum of bags in the world. Since 2007, the museum has been located in the centre of Amsterdam in a characteristic canal house, where the mayor used to live, dating back to 1664.

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Latest news

From 15 September 
For your Eyes only: the secrets in the bag
What have you got in your bag? And what does that say about you? From 15 September – 30 January the Museum of Bags and Purses will  focus on the contents of the bags. In the exhibition For your Eyes only: the secrets of the bag, bags will be opened up showing the private contents of women’s bags.

Current exhibitions

Opening hours, address and route

The Museum of Bags and Purses is open every day from 10.00 till 17.00.
The museum is closed 1 January, 30 April and 25 December.

The museum is located on the Herengracht, number 573, between the Utrechtsestraat and the Thorbeckeplein, directly behind Rembrandtplein and a 5-minute walk from Waterlooplein (close to carpark and Metro station).

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Guestbook

  • Theresa Mongan | zondag 29 augustus 2010
    I\'d never heard of this museum until my second day in Amsterdam recently when someone told me it was a must-see. As a newcomer, I struggled with my map determined to find the museum and was so glad I did - it is...
  • Caroline USA | maandag 23 augustus 2010
    I thougth the museum was beautiful and enjoyable! A lovely visit for everyone.
  • Nasha Lindo | woensdag 21 juli 2010
    I absolutely loved this lovely little museum. I saw things that my mother and grandmother had which made them all the more precious to me. A must see in Amsterdam! Thank you.
  • Melanie Browne Toronto | zondag 27 juni 2010
    Interesting museum. Beautiful inside, very unique. Loved the special collection.
  • Toos, Liesbeth, Thea | zondag 27 juni 2010
    Onverwacht, zo'n bijzondere collectie, maar zeker het pand. Alles tot in detail verzorgd.
  • Lia, USA | zaterdag 26 juni 2010
    Every woman's dream
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Schoudertas verdringt handtas
Toen ik recentelijk in de VS was viel mijn oog weer op de schoudertas. Tijdens mijn jeugd droeg ik veelvuldig schoudertassen, en stond [..]
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The Museum of Bags and Purses is a private museum and is completely dependent on generating its own income and donations from the public. You can support the museum by donating a gift or by becoming a Friend of the Museum of Bags and Purses.

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Unique collection

View the unique collection and discover the wide variety of functions, forms, materials and adornments the bag has to offer. The bag tells the story of social developments, and styles in the applied arts and fashion through the ages.  .

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