Museum of Bags and Purses, Amsterdam

Name: Museum of Bags and Purses
Address: Herengracht 573, Amsterdam, 1017 CD, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 524 6452

#114 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Bags and Purses, was a museum devoted to the history of bags, purses, and their related accessories. Located in Amsterdam's historic central canal belt, the museum's collection included over 5,000 items dating back to the sixteenth-century. ()

Local name: Tassenmuseum Hendrikje Established: 1996 (28 years ago)Visitors per year: ~90 pplCoordinates: 52°21'55"N, 4°53'49"E

Address

Herengracht 573Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-Zuid)Amsterdam 1017 CD Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 524 6452

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Bags and Purses open?

Museum of Bags and Purses is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Bags and Purses?

Nearby attractions include Rembrandt van Rijn statue, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen, Amsterdam (3 min walk), De Kleine Komedie, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Bags and Purses by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Bags and Purses:

Bus

Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (2 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: N85 (3 min walk)

Tram

Rembrandtplein • Lines: 14, 4 (2 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (8 min walk)
Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (11 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (25 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (26 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (32 min walk)