Diamond Museum (Diamantmuseum)

Overview

The Diamond Museum (Diamantmuseum) in Bruges offers a fascinating journey into the history and craftsmanship of diamond cutting and polishing. Housed in a beautiful historic building, the museum showcases an impressive collection of diamonds and tools.

The museum highlights Bruges' historical role in the diamond trade and the art of diamond cutting.

History Cultural

Location

Address

Katelijnestraat 43, Bruges, West Flanders

Neighborhood: Historical Center

Coordinates

50.847700, 2.720200

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults

12€

Children

6€

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

April-June, September-October

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

2 hours

Full Experience

half day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

Euro

Typical Costs

entry 12€

parking 5€

food 10€

souvenirs 15€

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Brussels Airport

Distance: 100 km

Travel Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

taxi

120€ 1 hour 15 min

public_transport

25€ 1 hour 30 min

From City Center

Distance: 1.5 km

walking

free 15 min

bus

2€ 10 min

taxi

10€ 5 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hallo

thank_you Dank je wel

where_is Waar is

how_much Hoeveel kost

beautiful Mooie

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

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Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

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Chocolate Museum

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Minnewater Park

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+32 50 34 3 950

info@diamantmuseum.be

www.diamantmuseum.be

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