• The Museum of Bags and Purses was formed from the private collection of Mrs Hendrikje Ivo, who collected bags for more than 35 years.
  • The Museum of Bags and Purses opened its doors for the first time in April 1996 in Amstelveen, a suburb of Amsterdam.
  • The museum’s collection includes over 5000 individual objects and houses many bags and purses dating back to the Middle Ages.
  • One of only three museums across the globe specialising in this field, it houses the world's largest collection of bags and purses.
  • More purses than you can swing a handbag at. ... Take a look inside The Museum of Bags and Purses, the largest of its kind in the world.
  • The Largest Museum of Bags and Purses in the World The Museum of Bags and Purses, the largest of its kind in the world, will show and tell you the story...
  • The Tassenmuseum and Purses (English: Museum of Bags and Purses, German: Museum of Bags and Purses ) in the center of Amsterdam is considered...
  • The Museum of Bags and Purses acknowledged that men should also have bags, since the oldest item in the collection was a man’s bag with secret pockets.
  • Amsterdam’s museum of Bags and Purses is closing its doors for good, citing financial problems caused by the coronavirus crisis.
  • Discover Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam! See updated opening hours and read the latest reviews. Discover nearby hotels and dining for a perfect trip.