Diamantmuseum Brugge
Museum about the history of the diamond and the diamond industry, with a diamond-cutting demonstration every day at 12:15.
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About the museum
The Diamantmuseum Brugge opened on 19 June 1999 and was then expanded in several phases. In 2005 the Brazilian collection and exhibitions on synthetic and industrial diamonds were added.
Research in the Bruges city archives, together with local historian Ludo Vandamme, showed that diamonds were already being traded in Bruges long before Antwerp and Amsterdam became known for them; some diamond cutters active there in the fourteenth century can even be identified by name.
The museum aims to preserve documents and tools from the diamond industry in Belgium, particularly in Bruges and West Flanders, and in the world, for the future; to present the collection to the public in an innovative way; and to carry out educational work with schools and universities, so that future generations understand the role and importance of the diamond sector.
Highlights
- Daily diamond-cutting demonstration at 12:15
- Brazilian collection
- Exhibitions on synthetic and industrial diamonds
- Bruges as an early trading city for diamonds
Permanent exhibitions
- Geschiedenis van diamantslijpen en diamanthandel – The permanent exhibition shows documents and tools from the diamond industry and tells the story of the early diamond trade in Bruges.
- Braziliaanse collectie en synthetische en industriële diamant – Since 2005 the Brazilian collection and exhibitions on synthetic and industrial diamonds have been on show.
- Founded
- 1999
- Operated by
- Antwerp Diamond House NV
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Reduced | €13Retirees, students and young people aged 12 to 18 |
| Children & teens | €9free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 11 pay €9; children aged 0 to 5 enter free. |
| Seniors | €13Retirees |
| Students & apprentices | €13Students and young people aged 12 to 18 |
| Groups (20+ people) | €13 per personGroups of 20 or more pay €13 per person for the diamond-cutting demonstration (30 to 35 minutes) and the museum. A guide from the Bruges guiding organisations costs extra. School groups (minimum 20 pupils): €11 in secondary education and €8 in primary education. |
| Combi ticket with Choco-Story, adult | €26 |
| Combi ticket with Choco-Story, senior (65+) | €22 |
| Combi ticket with Choco-Story, student | €22 |
| Combi ticket with Choco-Story, child (6–12 years) | €15 |
With the Museumpas, admission is free. The day ticket (€15) is valid for the whole day. Online tickets can only be booked for the same day; discount tickets (student, senior) are not available online and are bought at the ticket desk.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Children aged 6 to 11 pay €9; children up to 5 enter free. According to the museum, the diamond-cutting demonstration is an experience for young and old alike.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
For incentives and team building, with options such as a diamond cocktail, a guided walk through the diamond history of Bruges, and an exclusive cutting demonstration.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups start with the diamond-cutting demonstration (30 to 35 minutes) and then visit the museum; a guide from the Bruges guiding organisations can be arranged on request. Private demonstrations are possible between 10:30 and 11:30 and between 13:30 and 16:30. For schools there are educational files for ages 7 to 12 and for ages 13 to 18. |
