Informative exhibits on diamond history, craftsmanship, and the diamond industry.
Witness diamond cutters and goldsmiths transform raw stones into exquisite jewelry.
Learn about the origins of diamonds, their mining processes, and the intriguing stories behind these precious gems through films, photos, jewellery, historical documents, and dazzling displays.
The exhibition shows how diamonds are cut and processed.
Explore iconic pieces like the Katana, the Rembrandt Diamond, and the awe-inspiring Diamond Ape Skull adorned with 17,000 brilliant diamonds.
Admire the museum's highlight — a collection of exquisite diamonds, including rare and notable specimens.
One of the most famous items diamonds are put into are crowns and tiaras.
Explore a special exhibition showcasing crowns worn by dignitaries from around the world, including Louis XV, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, and Josephine, the wife of Emperor Napoleon.
While the Diamond Museum focuses on educating visitors, it also has a gift shop where you can purchase diamond-related items or even small, authentic diamonds.
Explore reputable jewelry stores in Amsterdam for additional options, or go next door to Coster Diamonds where real diamonds are sold.
Adjacent to the museum is Coster Diamonds, a 200-year-old diamond factory and jewelry store.
In its 19th century building, you can take a diamond factory tour in your own language. The guides/vendors here speak 25 different languages.
This renowned diamond polishing factory has crafted jewelry for historical figures, including Prince Napoleon, Empress Sisi, and Queen Victoria.
For Queen Victoria, Royal Coster's craftsmen recut the world's largest diamond: the Koh-I-Noor.
The Diamond Museum is situated in a monumental villa at Museumplein between Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
Amsterdam's upscale shopping street, PC Hooftstraat, is just a 3-minute walk away.
Paulus Potterstraat 8
Amsterdam (Zuid)
tram 2 5 12 Museumplein
local_parking Q-Park Museumplein
Opening hours
Sun | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Mon | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Tue | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Wed | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Thu | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Fri | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Sat | 09:00 | - | 17:00 |
Entrance fee | |
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€ 12.50 | adults (18+) |
€ 10.00 | youth (13-17) |
€ 10.00 | students |
free | 0-12 years |
official website
www.diamondmuseum.com
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The famous diamond encrusted Ape Skull, inspired by Damian Hirst's human skull covered in diamonds. This skull of an ape is covered with more than 17,000.
Sword made from Murano glass and set with 1,967 diamonds and 494 rubies.