{"id":469,"date":"2023-07-26T02:14:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T02:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=469"},"modified":"2023-11-12T11:52:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T11:52:57","slug":"diamond-museum-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/diamond-museum-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Amsterdam Diamond Museum: a timeless institution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located on Museumplein, right next to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, <strong>the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam<\/strong> is a jewel in its own right.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I'd like to take you on a tour of this place.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">Amsterdam Diamond Museum: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020751\">The Amsterdam Diamond Museum: at a glance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020752\">Collection pieces throughout the museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020753\">Are diamonds cheaper in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020754\">Diamond factories in Amsterdam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020755\">Amsterdam Diamond Museum: what are the opening hours?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020756\">How much do tickets to the Amsterdam Diamond Museum cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141020757\">How do I get there?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020751\"><\/a><strong>The Amsterdam Diamond Museum: at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Created by Coster Diamonds, a 200-year-old diamond polishing and trading company, the museum is a learning and exhibition center for diamond enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>The role of the Diamond Museum and its exhibitions is to enlighten visitors about <strong>how diamonds are created.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They also show how humans developed their love and passion for diamonds, and seek to explain how diamonds not only became a symbol of wealth, but began to be associated with beauty and power.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-470\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"diamond museum amsterdam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/musee-diamant-a-amsterdam.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020752\"><\/a><strong>Collection pieces throughout the museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Filled with perfectly crafted replicas of famous jewels, the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam shows the<strong>The history of human knowledge about diamonds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guided tours are available for couples, individuals and groups. What's more, visitors can pass on personal requests to museum staff during their visit.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020753\"><\/a><strong>Are diamonds cheaper in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It's fair to say that diamonds aren't cheaper in Amsterdam, but prices are competitive. The real advantage of the city is that it is constantly supplied with precious stones.<\/p>\n<p>In Amsterdam, you can visit diamond factories and see diamonds being cut and polished. If you were to buy, you would receive <strong>a full description of your purchase, including its origin. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This way, you can be sure you're getting a real diamond from a good deposit.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that when you cross the border again, you may have to pay customs duties, so bear this in mind. <strong>when making any purchasing decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020754\"><\/a><strong>Diamond factories in Amsterdam<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many jewelry shops and factories offering tours and demonstrations, many of which are free.<\/p>\n<p>There are even special tours where you can choose and design your perfect engagement ring. Watches are <strong>also featured prominently in some of the visits. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main factories are Gassan Diamonds, Royal Coster Diamonds, Amstel Diamonds and City Diamonds.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020755\"><\/a><strong>Amsterdam Diamond Museum: what are the opening hours?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can visit the museum all week long. The museum never closes. The site remains open:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday to Sunday <strong>9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020756\"><\/a><strong>How much do tickets to the Amsterdam Diamond Museum cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tickets are available at the museum entrance and on the official website of the Diamond Museum, Amsterdam. Online tickets are cheaper and can be purchased directly at the box office. Tickets cost :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong> per adult<\/li>\n<li><strong>7,50\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong> for children aged 13 to 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For younger visitors, admission is completely free!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141020757\"><\/a><strong>How do I get there?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can reach the site on foot from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/rijksmuseum\/\">Rijksmuseum<\/a>Just a few minutes' walk from the Museumplein and you'll be in front of Amsterdam's Diamond Museum.<\/p>\n<p>You can also visit us on site using the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/tramway-amsterdam\/\">tramway<\/a>. To do this, you'll need to take lines 2 and 5 from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/amsterdam-centraal\/\">Amsterdam Central Station.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Diamond Museum in Amsterdam is a fascinating place to discover. During your visit, <strong>don't hesitate to make a detour to this magical, sparkling place.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located on Museumplein, right next to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam's Diamond Museum is a jewel in its own right. Today, I'd like to take you on a tour. 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