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Diamant Museum
A museum on Amsterdam's diamond-trading history, near Museumplein.
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Near the Museumplein in the Museum Quarter, the Diamond Museum tells the 400-year story of the diamond and of Amsterdam's long history as a 'City of Diamonds'. Founded by Royal Coster Diamonds, it traces the gem's journey from deep underground to the sparkle on a ring.
Important to know: the museum is currently closed for renovation and is due to reopen in 2026 at a new address just nearby, on the Paulus Potterstraat. It's worth checking the museum's website for the reopening before you plan a visit.
What you'll see
When open, the permanent exhibition covers how diamonds form, how they're cut and polished, famous stones and royal jewellery, and Amsterdam's centuries-old role in the diamond trade — with replicas of some of the world's most famous diamonds among the highlights.
Good to know
In the meantime, the adjacent Royal Coster Diamonds — one of the world's oldest diamond houses — offers free guided tours where you can watch diamonds being cut and polished. It's right by the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, so easy to fold into a Museum Quarter day.
Tips from locals
Check the museum's website for the 2026 reopening before you plan a visit — it's currently closed for renovation.
In the meantime, the adjacent Royal Coster Diamonds offers free guided tours of diamond cutting and polishing.
It's right by the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, easy to combine with a Museum Quarter day.
When open, look out for the replicas of some of the world's most famous diamonds.
Allow about an hour for the museum once it reopens.
Did you know?
It bills itself as the only diamond museum in Europe.
It was founded by Royal Coster Diamonds, a diamond house trading since 1840.
Amsterdam has been a centre of the world diamond trade for over four centuries.
The museum is reopening in 2026 at a new address on the Paulus Potterstraat.
Its displays include replicas of some of the world's most famous diamonds.
FAQ
- What is the Diamond Museum?
- Europe's only diamond museum, telling 400 years of diamond history near the Museumplein.
- Is it open?
- It's currently closed for renovation and due to reopen in 2026 at a new nearby address on the Paulus Potterstraat.
- What can I do in the meantime?
- Visit the adjacent Royal Coster Diamonds for free guided tours of diamond cutting and polishing.
- Where is it?
- In the Museum Quarter, near the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
- Who founded it?
- Royal Coster Diamonds, one of Amsterdam's oldest diamond houses.
Diamond Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Paulus Potterstraat 8, 1071 CZ, Amsterdam