A brooch on display at the Diamond Museum, Antwerp; Photo courtesy of Tourism Antwerp
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Interactive Diamond Museum
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When:
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Daily; not Wed
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Where:
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Interactive Diamond Museum
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| Costs: |
€6; 12-26 yrs and seniors €4; groups (min 15 people) €4; under 12s free
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| Opening Hours: |
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10am-5.30pm
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Antwerp's Interactive Diamond Museum opened in May 2002 in the heart of the diamond centre at Koningin Astridplein.
Antwerp has been renowned for centuries as a "diamond centre of the world". Over 50% of the world production of rough and polished, industrial or gem-quality diamonds pass through the city. Its diamond-workers enjoy a worldwide reputation for their expertise in handling top-quality stones.
The museum entrance ticket entitles every visitor to an audio guide and diamond card, which allows them to go on a "diamond quest" in search of their "personal" diamond.
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