Diamond Museum Province of Antwerp
Fascinating, brilliant and surrounded with centuries of mysticism: that is the world of diamonds. The museum offers visitors a multimedia experience, features magical pieces in its collection and shows the technology used today to produce the world’s most coveted valuable.
You will learn more about the global character of diamonds, which set passions aflame throughout the centuries. Visitors will also learn how important diamonds have always been for the Province of Antwerp, for the diamond craftsmen of the Antwerp Kempen region and the traders in the city.
The eye-catcher on every floor is the treasury, where you can find a unique collection of historic and contemporary diamond jewellery. Using your ‘individual diamond card’ your visit to the museum will teach you more about the production of your favourite diamond.
From Monday to Friday you can see a diamond cutter at work in a part of the former diamond cutter’s workshop De Samenwerkende Maatschappij 'De Eendracht'. This was founded in Borgerhout in 1901. At that time the steam driven workshop was one of the most modern workshops in the region
Opening hours:
Daily from 10 – 17.30 hrs. Closed on Wednesday (except on bank holidays on Wednesday), December 25th and 26th and during the month of January.Rate:
Admission: 6,00 EUR p.p., 4,00 EUR p.p. for those aged 60 and over, between 12 and 26 and groups of 15 persons or more. Free for children under 12. Special combination ticket Diamond Museum-Zoo available. Audio guide available in several languages (included in the price of admission); please notify at least 1 month ahead when visiting as a group.
A guided visit is possible during exhibitions, in combination with a diamond walk with a certified city guide. Please reserve with Toerisme Antwerpen (Antwerp Tourist Information).