Esse Purse Museum & Store

1510 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA

Address:	1510 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
Phone:	+1 501-916-9022
Site:	essepursemuseum.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	Closed 11AM–4PM 11AM–4PM 11AM–4PM 11AM–4PM 11AM–4PM 11AM–3PM

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Doug Fisher

If you want to understand our social history through our artifacts, this is one of those wonderful small museums you should visit. Well worth the $10 and about an hour of your time. Excels at presenting purses in context with great period accessories and well-done writeups. This is not just a "fashion" (or pop culture) museum, though certainly that is part of it, but one that should get you thinking, as a writeup for a concurrent art display notes, about how purses have long been part of their owners personality and psyche. The only drawback is that the display ends with the 1990s. As we get farther from that decade, the exhibit begins to miss some important recent developments. I hope they can find the space and resources to curate that. But, still, its well worth your time to explore it (and the funky little South Main neighborhood).

BJ Arnold

What a wonderful hidden gem! I am not a "purse person" and rarely carry one so I was pleasantly surprised at all the beautiful, artistic handbags and accessories at Esse. One of only three purse museums in the world, the displays brought back pleasant memories of my childhood and all the "treasures" to be found in my mothers purses, several of which I still keep long after shes gone...

Francene Miller

Absolutely fabulous colorful purse displays. Educational and most entertaining!! Loved it ....dont miss it!!! Esse Gift shop is unique and offers one of a kind custom gifts. Bought a decorative colorful, rubber chicken purse...cute and a real attention grab....my cousin loved it as a birthday gift! Classy earrings. mens multi colored ties...the neatest greeting cards!

Ashley Keith

What a wonderful little hidden gem in Little Rock. I was amazed at all the beautiful purses. The staff was very friendly & helpful when we had any questions. Best part is they have a scale where you can weigh your purse to see how much it weighs & record it on a ledger with other ladies.

Mary Nguyen

Amazing selection of purses, bags, wallets, and clutches....and more! Great place to support your local artists. Beautiful handmade jewelry! Great selection of vegan leather purses. Friendly, and knowledgeable staff! Just a fun place to shop!

Jeremy Shapley

Awesome Purse/ handbag museum right on Main Street I never knew was there until a few days ago. Most amazing collection of purses ever..well worth a stop in.

George Hemingway

Awesome experience! Great assembly of materials and historical data. Well worth the time.

hannavas eel

Very interesting museum, if you like purses you should definitely check it out!

AMcLeod timetraveler3

Great concept, great purse displays