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Fascination
with Diamonds
Antwerp has been known as the Diamond
Centre of the World for centuries. So it is hardly surprising that this
city is home to the largest Diamond Museum in the world.
It is an 'image and sound' museum, a
total and unique experience for the senses. Besides looking and listening,
you actually find yourself immersed in the fascinating world of this
magnificent little stone. The audio-guide enables you to visit the museum
in the language of your choice and at your own level and pace. Experts and
dilettantes will all find the answers they are looking for.
Moreover, many surprises await the
visitor in the treasure chambers whose splendid collections of jewellery
provide a picture of diamond jewellery from the sixteenteh century through
to the present day (e.g. replica of the British Crown Jewels containing
two of the world's largest diamonds: the Koh-I-Noor and the Cullinan i),
including contemporary diamond creations.
Opening times
from 10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (entrance until
5 p.m.)
closed: every Wednesday (unless Public
Holidays), December 25th & 26th, January 1st & January 10th - 21th
Admission charges - audio-guide included
- individual visitors: 6 euro pp
- 60+, 12+ until 25y: 4 euro pp
- children -12: free admission
- special combination rates Diamond Museum + Zoo
- groups from at least 15 paying individuals: 4 euro pp (reservation is compulsory at least 1 month in advance at tel. +32 (0)3 202 48 90
- guided tours possible for the permanent collection as well as exhibitions in combination with a guided 'Diamond walk' by a recognised guide, to book at tel. +32 (0)3 203 95 30
Services
- Library (tel. +32 (0)3 202 48 97): stocks books, magazines, slides and videos all relating to diamonds. For perusal in the reading room and by arrangement only.
- Coffee corner
- Museum shop: stocks books about diamonds and stylish gifts.
Educational department (tel +32 (0)3 202
48 91): organizes lectures, workshops, events, thematic walks (on demand),
etc.
Evening visits (for companies) at tel +32
(0)3 202 48 92
Diamantmuseum Provincie Antwerpen
Koningin Astridplein 19 - 23
B-2018 Antwerpen
Tel. +32 (0)3 202 48 90
Fax +32 (0)3 202 48 98
Access:
Public Transport:
Train:
Central Station. NMBS/SNCB B-Excursions
in combination with a Zoo visit, a vist
to another Antwerp museum or a guided city walk (for groups only). Tickets in
all NMBS/SNCB railway
stations.
Tram: lines
2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 15 & 24 (Diamant)
Bus: lines:
1, 16, 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 35 & 37, and
all regional lines (F. Rooseveltplaats or
Centraal Station/Central Station)
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