ESSE Purse Museum & Store

About ESSE Purse Museum & Store

ESSE Purse Museum & Store is in Little Rock’s SoMa arts district. Its permanent exhibit traces the history of 20th-century American women through handbags, and the museum also has a store. ESSE describes itself as a small special-event venue and has hosted bridal showers, meetings, and luncheons. Rentable event options include the museum’s conference room, the conference room together with the museum and store, and the separately described ESSE Center, an event space within the museum.

The facts

Guests

Up to 80 guests

Price

From $200

Pricing note

Conference-room rental is $200 per hour with a two-hour minimum. The reserved time must include setup and breakdown; additional time is $100 per 30 minutes.

Setting

Indoor

Kind of place

Museum

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach ESSE Purse Museum & Store

• Website: essepursemuseum.com
• Phone: (501) 916-9022
• Address: 1510 Main St

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