Diamond Museum

The Diamond Museum on Museumplein in Amsterdam tells the story of diamonds and of Amsterdam's diamond trade. It belongs to Coster Diamonds and was founded in 2007.

What can you expect at the Diamond Museum?

• Renovation: The permanent museum is undergoing a major renovation. Meanwhile, the temporary Highlights exhibition is open daily.
• History: Ben Meier of Coster Diamonds founded the museum. It covers centuries of Amsterdam diamond history, from the polishing works to the famous stones.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Highlights exhibition are:
  • The Diamond Ape Skull, set with more than 17,000 brilliant-cut diamonds.
  • A replica of the rough Cullinan.
  • Replicas of the Brunswick Blue and the Queen Mary II of Holland.

Practical information

• Tickets: You can choose a combination ticket with a tour of the Coster Diamonds polishing works.
• Surroundings: The museum is next to Moco Museum and the Van Gogh Museum.

The Diamond Museum is a sparkling stop among the big museums on Museumplein.

Furthermore Diamond Museum is near the following sights: Moco Museum (±70 m), House of Bols: Cocktail & Genever Experience (±70 m), Van Gogh Museum (±125 m), Stedelijk Museum (±150 m) & Rijksmuseum (±225 m).

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