Diamond Museum Bruges: A Sparkling Journey Through History
Explore the glittering world of diamonds at the Diamond Museum in Bruges, where history and craftsmanship come to life.
Discover the captivating world of diamonds at the Diamond Museum in Bruges. Explore the history of diamond cutting in Bruges, see sparkling exhibits, and witness live diamond polishing demonstrations. A gem of a museum!
A brief summary to Diamond Museum
- Katelijnestraat 43, Bruges, 8000, BE
- +3250342056
- Visit website
Local tips
- Don't miss the daily diamond polishing demonstration to see how rough diamonds are transformed into sparkling gems.
- Check the museum's website or call ahead to confirm the times of the diamond polishing demonstrations.
- Allow at least one to two hours to fully explore the museum's exhibits and enjoy the diamond polishing demonstration.
- Consider purchasing a combi-ticket with Choco-Story for a discounted price if you plan to visit both museums.
Getting There
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Walking
The Diamond Museum is located at Katelijnestraat 43, in the heart of Bruges, making it easily accessible on foot from most central locations. From the Markt (main square), walk south along Breidelstraat, then turn left onto Dijver. Continue onto Katelijnestraat. The museum will be on your right. The walk is approximately 10 minutes. No costs are involved.
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Public Transport
If arriving by train at Brugge Station, take bus line 1 or 2 towards the city center. Get off at the 'O.L.V. Kerk' (Church of Our Lady) stop. From there, walk south on Katelijnestraat for a few minutes; the Diamond Museum will be on your right. A single bus ticket costs €3 if purchased in advance at a kiosk or €3.50 if purchased from the bus driver.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available at Brugge Station. A taxi ride to the Diamond Museum takes approximately 5 minutes and costs around €8-€10. Taxis can also be found at the Markt.
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Parking
If driving, the nearest parking is in the underground Katelijne car park, located approximately 75 meters from the museum entrance. The entrance to the car park is in front of the museum. Parking rates are €2.00 for 1 hour, €4.00 for 2 hours, and €15.80 for 24 hours. On-street parking is also available, but it is limited and can be difficult to find.
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