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The Purse Museum, Katoomba, Blue Mountains

 

1850s beaded sovereign purse with garnet beading.
The second in the world devoted to purses and handbags. Provides a unique insight into the craft, style and imagination of this much worn item.
  • See the oldest purse in Australia - a man's purse dated 1650. 
  • See beaded purses with ornate clasps dating from 1800s. 
  • See purses of the flapper era.  Not at all practical?  No, all that a girl needs on her night out - lippy, eye makeup, powder puff, mirror and perfume.
  • See perspex handbags of the zany 1950s, the perfect 'retro' wear for today.

On display are 350 purses and handbags that might make you 'remember when', or wish this item could be that simple again.

An historic house complements the setting for these fascinating items.  This private collection promises a purse experience you have not had before, giving a unique insight into the history of costume and society itself.

School and special interest groups are welcomed, with guided tours and talks, by arrangement.  In conjunction with other Blue Mountain attractions, we can help you 'make a day' of your visit to the area.  Just ask us how.   

Our GIFT SHOP stocks a variety of purse-related merchandise at competitive prices.

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How to get to us.

We are 15 minutes stroll south of Katoomba Station towards Echo Point, at 277 Katoomba St.

Hours 10am to 4pm Friday to Sunday.  Open public and school holidays.  Open any day for groups - by appointment only.

Museum entry:

Adult:  $6.00
Concession:  $5.00
Child 10-14:  $2.20 
Child under 10: Free
Groups: $4.40 (over 10 people)

More museums in the Blue Mountains...
20th century Australian
 embossed leather purse

Contact us:

Inquiry form...
E-mail: info@pursemuseum.com.au
Phone/Fax: 61 2 4782 7588
"Shepton"
277 Katoomba St,
Katoomba NSW 2780 
Australia
Info Blue Mountains - Mountains of Blue Mountains info

 

 

The Purse Museum
See 350 purses and handbags dating from 1650 Katoomba
beautiful
 Blue Mountains

As recently on radio, seen in the press and featured on "Sydney Weekender" Channel 7.