Diamond Museum
Diamond Museum
3.5
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
About
The Diamond museum sheds a fascinating light on Bruges' gem connection. Diamonds were traded and polished here as far back as the 14th century. The museum shows how medieval Bruges was the first diamond city in the world, and why the industry later moved to Antwerp. The museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions, a shop dedicated to all things diamond-related, and offers its unique Diamond Polishing Show every day.
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VictoriaOCross
London, UK19 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
This ‘museum’ really needs to be invested in to make it worth a visit. Much of it was designed for children but many of the (few) hands-on activities were broken so we’re rendered useless. Even one of the stools around the hexagonal activity centre was broken and dangerous to sit on.
There were very few actual examples of diamonds doing what they do best, unlike the diamond exhibition at Antwerp.
Having been to the Antwerp Museum before coming to the Bruges version we were extremely disappointed.
Wouldn’t recommend to anyone who is planning a trip to Bruges.
Written July 2, 2023
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michaeldhooreper2017
Bertem, Belgium4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
A small gem : a view on the history of Bruges from a surprising angle : Bruges, Antwerp and Amsterdam in perspective. Fun for kids, young adults and those loving the romantics : shining glamour. We would go for one hour and ended up staying longer. Have fun.
Written July 14, 2020
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lemoney1
Devon, UK15 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Rather disappointing!
€12 each for admission. A lot of money for what it is.
We were the only people there when we visited.
No guide. No ear piece or video information.
Just told to follow the signs ‘A’ to ‘F’.
It was only ok.
Can’t help but feel how horribly expensive this would be for a family.
It felt like an old, out of date and rather desperate musty smelling place!
Would not recommend.
Written May 7, 2022
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Intrepidholic
London, UK2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Family
The receptionist (he was apparently also the manager of the place) reduced my 5 year old daughter to tears. She was really excited about visiting this museum and the trip ended with her accidentally dropping a plastic keyring, which chipped. This resulted in the receptionist storming over, glaring at her and demanding that we control our children and to not allow them to run around the museum. We were not asked to pay for the keyring, which I would have gladly paid for. The museum was also completely and utterly empty! We saw one other lone visitor very briefly towards the end. Despite this, the receptionist claimed that other visitors complained and that we should not allow our kids (the other one is an 11 month old baby) in the museum if they cannot be quiet. My daughter wasn't silent, no. She's 5 years old. But she wasn't running amok and swinging from the chandeliers either. She was walking around and got excited by all the sparkles, and talking and asking questions above whispering volume. But I don't see why it would matter, as nobody else was around. Not a soul. I just found this really rude and upsetting. Not once were we asked to quieten down. And it left my daughter pretty upset and hurt.
That wasn't all. As we walked out, the man uttered under his breath, "have a nice day. I hope your children get a good education." When asked what he meant by that, he said, "nothing" and that we "misunderstood what he meant." I don't see how that could be taken in any other way except as an insult to our family. This awful, rude and quite frankly, mean and disgusting man, pretty much ruined what was a nice day for us. My daughter was in tears and I feel that it is a shame that a grown man in the hospitality and museum industry couldn't be a bit more pleasant and kinder with his attitude and words towards a young child.
I gave this man a piece of my mind and lost my temper somewhat. He wasn't worth the breath I used, to be honest. The museum itself is over-priced. If you have children under the age of 12 years old, or if you're a person who is unable to browse a museum without speaking audibly, I would suggest that you save your Euros and enjoy an hour elsewhere. The child-friendly Natural History Museum, this place is not. But if a silent and empty museum is your passion, then this place is for you.
Written December 3, 2015
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BZ4eva
Leeds, UK278 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017
I know a fair bit about diamonds after the extensive research undertaken for my wedding ring. I thought this would be a fun and more informative experience but I was very disappointed! The staff were not welcoming and they charged us extra from our already purchased ticket to attend the diamond cutting workshop. The museum was rubbish, didn't learn anything new and the demonstration during the workshop was poor. The women tried didn't even cut a diamond and most of the items displayed were artificial. The lady also tried to lie to me about diamond shapes when I asked questions. I challenged her about this and she just went off track! seriously its just a money making scheme! Don't bother... Wikipedia is more informative!
Written May 16, 2017
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zephaniah
Bucks2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Buyer beware! I bought a two-museum ticket that covered the Choco-story and the Diamond museum. There was mention of a diamond polishing demonstration timed at 12.15pm. This was also referenced in other tourist literature. When we arrived at the museum at the appropriate time we were shocked to find that the ticket did not include the demonstration. A further €3 was required for the demonstration. Not one piece of information mentions this anywhere and is like a 'bait and switch' scam. What's more a few minutes on the internet could tell you more about diamonds than you would ever learn in this tiny 'museum'. My advice is to buy a beer in a cafe and watch the world go by - you will appreciate Bruges much better than a visit to this rip-off museum.
Written September 27, 2009
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Christopher A
Boldon, UK18 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
We went today.

Took a couple of mins, not long at all.

Wouldn’t bother.

No diamonds ( all replica), lots in the attached shop though.
Written May 5, 2018
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Kevin W
Ardee, Ireland16 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Couples
You pay to get in and then pay more for any demos. The staff were unfriendly and there were no diamonds on view anywhere. Information on Bruges link to diamonds was interesting but very dull and confusing layout. No-one to ask questions of or to talk to about the history etc. Overall a waste of time and money as you could get the same information on the internet.
Written November 13, 2017
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Rosa D
Rayne, UK66 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Couples
Don't get me wrong I didn't go to the museum expecting laser shows and free samples but I did expect more than I got. If you want the facts about diamonds and their whole creation and purpose in the world then this will tell you all you need to know.
I found this experience flat. Very anti-climatic. I even tried some light hearted chat with the receptionist, he just scowled at me.
This is not an attraction that I will rush back to.
Written June 24, 2015
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Sarah B
Derby, UK83 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
If you're like me when you think of diamonds you think of love and romance. This museum showed a very serious side of diamonds - and although interesting I wanted to be wowed by beautiful stones.

The museum exhibition is a series of rooms with mostly written information. There are few real diamonds on view. And even fewer that make you feel that you've seen something stunning.

The cutting demonstration was again very factual. Unfortunately only people at the front can see the machines working. We were at the back so didn't get to see it.

Unless your really interested in the commercial and historical significance of the diamond trade in Bruges I'd probable miss this one and do something else instead.
Written November 22, 2012
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