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  • Tickets are valid for one year and can be cancelled
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Version 12 – May 24, 2023 09:14

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  • free access to bathroom, opening hours monday - sunday: 9.00 - 17.00, ticket directly available on smartphone
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  • child ticket for 13-17 years old, free entry for 0-12 year olds, tickets are valid for one year and can be cancelled

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  • free entry for 0-12 year olds
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Version 10 – May 24, 2023 08:34

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Short Description
  • Diamonds in Amsterdam have a history that goes way back. Amsterdam has had a blooming diamond industry ever since the Dutch Golden Age, during the 16th and 17th century. Famous diamonds like the Cullinan (the largest uncut diamond ever found) and the Koh-I-Noor (Mountain of Light) have been polished in Amsterdam.
  • At the end of the 19th century, there were more than 700 polishing wheels in use in Amsterdam. This is why Amsterdam proudly called itself ‘the city of diamonds’ during its heyday. This history of diamonds in Amsterdam makes this city the most logical and fascinating place for a diamond museum.
  • Polish up your knowledge about diamonds and visit the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam. This is a brilliant museum you don’t want to miss. The Diamond Museum is housed in a 17th-century villa at the Museum Square.
  • Diamonds in Amsterdam have a history that goes way back. Amsterdam has had a blooming diamond industry ever since the Dutch Golden Age, during the 16th and 17th century. Famous diamonds like the Cullinan (the largest uncut diamond ever found) and the Koh-I-Noor (Mountain of Light) have been polished in Amsterdam.
  • At the end of the 19th century, there were more than 700 polishing wheels in use in Amsterdam. This is why Amsterdam proudly called itself ‘the city of diamonds’ during its heyday. This history of diamonds in Amsterdam makes this city the most logical and fascinating place for a diamond museum.
  • Buy your tickets now!
  • Polish up your knowledge about diamonds and visit the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam. This is a brilliant museum you don’t want to miss. The Diamond Museum is housed in a 17th-century villa at the Museum Square.
  • Which means it is close to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, but also to Coster Diamonds which is one of few the still existing diamond factories in Amsterdam. Here you can easily and safely book your Diamond Museum tickets and be assured of entry to this fascinating museum.

Version 9 – May 24, 2023 07:59

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  • Diamonds in Amsterdam have a history that goes way back. Amsterdam has had a blooming diamond industry ever since the Dutch Golden Age, during the 16th and 17th century. Famous diamonds like the Cullinan (the largest uncut diamond ever found) and the Koh-I-Noor (Mountain of Light) have been polished in Amsterdam.
  • At the end of the 19th century, there were more than 700 polishing wheels in use in Amsterdam. This is why Amsterdam proudly called itself ‘the city of diamonds’ during its heyday. This history of diamonds in Amsterdam makes this city the most logical and fascinating place for a diamond museum.
  • Buy your tickets now!
  • Polish up your knowledge about diamonds and visit the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam. This is a brilliant museum you don’t want to miss. The Diamond Museum is housed in a 17th-century villa at the Museum Square.
  • Which means it is close to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, but also to Coster Diamonds which is one of few the still existing diamond factories in Amsterdam. Here you can easily and safely book your Diamond Museum tickets and be assured of entry to this fascinating museum.
  • History of Diamonds in Amsterdam
  • Diamonds in Amsterdam have a history that goes way back. Amsterdam has had a blooming diamond industry ever since the Dutch Golden Age, during the 16th and 17th century. Famous diamonds like the Cullinan (the largest uncut diamond ever found) and the Koh-I-Noor (Mountain of Light) have been polished in Amsterdam.
  • At the end of the 19th century, there were more than 700 polishing wheels in use in Amsterdam. This is why Amsterdam proudly called itself ‘the city of diamonds’ during its heyday. This history of diamonds in Amsterdam makes this city the most logical and fascinating place for a diamond museum.
  • Buy your tickets now!
  • Polish up your knowledge about diamonds and visit the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam. This is a brilliant museum you don’t want to miss. The Diamond Museum is housed in a 17th-century villa at the Museum Square.
  • Which means it is close to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, but also to Coster Diamonds which is one of few the still existing diamond factories in Amsterdam. Here you can easily and safely book your Diamond Museum tickets and be assured of entry to this fascinating museum.
Summary
  • The journey of the diamond started 3 billion years ago, 200 kilometres beneath the surface. The museum explains every step a diamond has to take before it becomes a piece of jewellery. 
  • Before life there were diamonds
  • The journey of the diamond started 3 billion years ago, 200 kilometres beneath the surface. The museum explains every step a diamond has to take before it becomes a piece of jewellery. The Diamond Museum Amsterdam, established in 2007, will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about these stones. It is the only museum in Europe that completely revolves around diamonds.
  • The permanent exhibition consists of 15 different themes, which will show you all the different facets of diamonds. From the origins of diamonds to the craft of diamond polishing and onto some of the most amazing masterpieces. You can see the jewels of the Dutch royal family and the smallest cut diamond in the world, and learn the difference between a real and a fake diamond. The museum also houses temporary exhibitions about different subjects concerning diamonds.

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Location Object ID
  • Name: Amsterdam
  • Search name: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency
  • EUR
Timezone
  • Europe/Amsterdam
Rails Timezone
  • Amsterdam
Duration type
  • flexible
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Redemption type
  • voucher
Trip difficulty
  • Easy