Diamond Museum Amsterdam (Diamantmuseum)
About the place
- Country : Netherlands , Amsterdam
- Address : Paulus Potterstraat 2, 1071 CZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Category : Museums
- Establishing Date : 1840 AD
Diamond Museum Amsterdam (Diamantmuseum)
Overview:
• The Diamond Museum, is one of the oldest diamond factories in Amsterdam, which is still working in polishing diamonds.
Historic overview:
• It was established in 1840 AD.
Museum contents:
• A number of historical masterpieces in the diamond industry emerged from this factory. Such as their manufacture of "Kohinoor Diamond", which is one of the treasures of the British Crown Jewels.
• It contains some famous pieces on display such as; The Katana Diamond, the Rembrandt Diamond, and the Diamond Skull.
• It gives a broad background on diamonds and the history of their extraction.
• The museum receives thousands of visitors every year to witness the process of cutting, polishing and manufacturing diamonds on guided tours in more than 25 languages.
How to get there:
The nearest tram stop is Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum
The nearest bus stop is Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum
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