Diamond Museum
Address:
Diamant Museum Amsterdam
Paulus Potterstraat 8
1071 CZ Amsterdam
Telephone: +31 (0)20 30 55 300
The Diamond museum of Amsterdam can be found in one the busiest museum locations in the whole of Amsterdam, The Museumplein. South of the city and just minutes away from Vondelpark, the Diamond museum offers you the chance to get educated on diamonds, as well as see some of the most spectacular diamond replicas in the world today.
Built into a 19th century villa, the Amsterdam diamond museum is owned by Coster diamonds who have been experts in Diamond polishing and trading for almost 200 years. Coster diamonds are a well established and large Amsterdam based company with years of experience in how to treat and cut diamonds. Their expertise is something to be seen if you happen to be on the Museumplein.
In the Diamond museum, you’ll be given the chance to go back through history and learn about the formation of the diamonds which happened millions of years ago, The short mini film which takes you back to the formation is available in both English and Dutch. With written translations for many other languages.
If you want to check out something truly magnificent whilst at the diamond museum, then have a look at the worlds smallest diamond! The small, perfectly cut stone can be seen at the museum through a microscope.
The Diamond museum is now on the list of Museums that accept the Museumkaart. So if your already a holder of this year long card. Take advantage of it and get in for free!
Tram info:
Trams 2 and 5 stop at the Hobbemastraat which is just 1 minute away from the Diamond museum
Open 7 days a week from 0900 – 1700.
