Diamond Museum Amsterdam

All that glitters is.... diamonds! Step inside this opulent museum for an in-depth look into the history of this high-end trade.

Visit the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam with Go City®

• Discover 400 years of diamond history in Europe’s only museum dedicated to the gem.
• Get up close to some seriously unique artifacts.
• Your pass gives you access to dozens of other top attractions in the city so make sure to check them out!

At the Diamond Museum Amsterdam, you will be taken on a journey that began 3 billion years ago, one that started under the surface of the earth, which eventually ends up as the precious diamond found on your finger. Established in 2007, Ben Meier was passionate about his craft and wanted to share that by educating people on the diamond craft and everything that encompasses it, from renowned experts in the field.

A visit here provides all the information on the history and origins of the diamonds but you'll be exposed to the collection of famous artifacts and crowns, plus you can become an expert in your own right by learning the differences between a real and fake diamond in the Diamond Masterclass. Whether you'd like to enhance your knowledge or simply browse the stunning collection, be sure to visit the original 17th-century villa and immerse yourself into the wonderful world of the diamond.

For the ultimate experience, you can book a group guided tour or a private diamond masterclass to get the most out of your visit.

Amsterdam Diamond Museum Highlights

• See the famous Diamond Ape Skull
• See the historic crowns around the world collection
• Learn about diamond origins

Facts About the Diamond Museum in Amsterdam:

• It is the only Diamond Museum found within Europe
• In the 17th century, Amsterdam became the world center for processing and trading diamonds
• Amsterdam is nicknamed the 'City of Diamonds'
• The Diamond Museum Amsterdam was first established in 2007 by a well-known diamond polisher Mr. Ben Meier, he had the priceless task of polishing the diamonds of Her Majesty the Queen Juliana of the Netherland's watch.
• The Diamond Ape skull has more than 17.000 brilliant-cut diamonds in it. That is almost twice as much as Damien Hirsch’s human version.