Museums

Amsterdam: Diamond Museum Highlights & Guided Factory Tour

Trace Amsterdam’s 400-year diamond legacy, from its rise as a global diamond capital to the war years that nearly ended the trade, through a compact temporary exhibition.

Watch master polishers and goldsmiths at work on a 30-minute factory tour, and learn how the 4 Cs—Carat, Clarity, Colour, and Cut—determine a diamond’s value.

Follow a diamond’s journey from 3 billion years ago to the jewellery on your finger, including how polishing can reduce a rough stone’s weight by up to 70%.

See replicas of legendary diamonds and royal treasures, including the Cullinan, Hope, Orlov, Regent, Moussaieff Red, Koh-i-Noor, Louis XV’s coronation crown, and the Imperial State Crown.

See distinctive showpieces such as a diamond-and-ruby Murano glass Katana, then explore the self-guided exhibition at your own pace.

Entrance to the Diamond Museum and adjacent Coster Diamonds

Guided 30-minute factory tour with master polishers at work before your eyes

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Explore Amsterdam’s diamond legacy, from master polishers to legendary royal gems, all with one ticket.

Getting started

Start with a 30-minute guided tour of a working diamond factory. Watch master polishers turn rough stones into brilliant-cut diamonds before your eyes, and discover the art of diamond valuation through the 4 Cs: Carat, Clarity, Colour, and Cut.

What to expect

Diamond Museum Amsterdam

Amsterdam has been the City of Diamonds for four centuries, and the Diamond Museum Amsterdam tells that story. While it prepares for its new home, the highlights of the collection are on show in a temporary exhibition, with a guided factory tour included on the same ticket.

Features

Guided factory tour: Watch master polishers transform rough stones into brilliant-cut diamonds.

The 4 Cs: Learn how Carat, Clarity, Colour, and Cut determine a diamond’s value.

Diamond history: Trace Amsterdam’s four-century legacy as the City of Diamonds.

Famous diamonds: See replicas of the Koh-i-Noor, Cullinan, and Hope diamonds.

Royal treasures: Discover crowns linked to Louis XV and the Imperial State Crown.

Ancient origins: Follow a diamond’s journey from 200 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface to jewellery.

COVID Safety Information

Everyone aged 13 or older must show a COVID Certificate. Children under 13 are not required to show a COVID Certificate (coronavirus entry pass or green pass) before entering the museum.

At the entrance, the staff will ask to show the COVID Certificate via a QR-code in the CoronaCheck app or via a printed corona certificate. You are also required to show a valid ID. EU visitors can show their European Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) on their own COVID app.

Visitors from Non-EU Countries

To enter the museum only the European Digital Corona Certificate (EU DCC) will be accepted as a valid COVID Certificate. For visitors outside of the EU, it is necessary to get a (free) negative test result in order to receive the EU DCC.

Timings

The museum operates daily.

Time slots are available every half hour from 9am to 5pm.

Visitor entrance Paulus Potterstraat 6 (Entrance No. 2), 1071 CZ Amsterdam

(Museumplein)

Opening hours Daily, 09:00 – 17:00

Total duration Approximately 50 minutes

Guided part 30 minutes, live guide

Exhibition Self-guided, all texts in English via QR codes

Valid until 31 December 2027 (temporary highlights exhibition)

Languages Tour in English; other languages on request

Important Information

This ticket includes all the parts of the attraction.

The attraction provides accessibility for pregnant women.

Cloakroom facility is available.

Outside food and drinks are allowed.

Photography is allowed.

Additional information

Diamond Museum Amsterdam is currently on show as a temporary highlights exhibition while the museum is being renovated and relocated. Part of the permanent collection is not on display.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must carry a valid student ID.

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your ticket at: Diamond Museum Amsterdam.

Address: Paulus Potterstraat 8, 1071 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point.

Getting There

By Public Transport

The attraction is within easy walking distance of several tram and bus stops.

Trams #2, #5, and #12, or buses #347, #357, and #397 will bring you here.

By Car or Tour Bus

There is a parking garage available opposite the Royal Music Hall (Concertgebouw). For tour buses, the entrance is located directly in front of the Diamond Museum.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.