It's a nice diamond journey from the reception to the 2nd floor and back ! 💎 Very nice and welcoming staff. We got the audio tour guide ( it's very helpful but always activate the correct language 😀) it's next to the entrance. There is a marking on the ground to take you to the right spot. The journey starts from the 2nd floor with the introduction to the diamonds. Very educating and interesting. After that we went to the 1st floor and WOW !!! It's amazing !!! Lots of unique jewellery and story behind it in a locker type of setup. It's a very unique way to show the things And give information. The next floor is event better. It was like doing research on diamonds and knowing the history behind every piece. Thank you guys for creating such a nice experience. A 💎 rating from me. Must visit experience.

It’s a small museum. Remember we are talking about some very small objects here. It’s well designed and compact. With all the information you will learn about all the aspect of diamonds, diamonds history, diamond trade, diamond… well everything! Well designed experience. Carefully curated collection. Friendly staff. Information in many languages including English. Reasonable price for what it’s.

Really enjoyed the experience. Quite informative tour and some of the art pieces are just stunning. Most (I guess) are replicas, but the sheer craftsmanship is praiseworthy.

The DIVA Museum is a renowned museum in Antwerp , Belgium that showcases the history and artistry of diamonds, jewelry, and decorative arts. It is located in the heart of Antwerp's historic center, near the Cathedral of Our Lady. The museum offers an immersive and interactive experience, taking visitors on a journey through the world of diamonds and luxury craftsmanship. DIVA tells the story of Antwerp's diamond trade, highlighting its historical significance and the city's reputation as the "Diamond Capital of the World." At the DIVA Museum, you can explore a wide range of exhibits, including stunning jewelry collections, exquisite diamonds, and ornate silverware. The displays provide insights into the craftsmanship, design, and cultural impact of these precious objects. One of the highlights of the museum is the "DIVA, a Brilliant Story" exhibition, which guides visitors through different themed rooms and showcases the artistry and symbolism of jewelry throughout history. You'll have the opportunity to admire glittering diamonds, intricate designs, and learn about the cultural and historical context behind these magnificent pieces. Additionally, the museum offers interactive elements, such as multimedia displays and hands-on activities, allowing visitors to engage with the exhibits in a unique and educational way. Whether you have a particular interest in diamonds, jewelry, or simply want to explore a captivating museum in Antwerp, the DIVA Museum provides an enriching and memorable experience.

It's a fascinating journey into the world of diamonds. You'll learn how these precious stones are formed, mined, and transformed into stunning jewelry. It's not just educational; it's also a chance to admire some exquisite bling. A must-visit if you're in Antwerp and curious about the magic behind those sparkling stones!

Although small, it gives a good perspective and background on the whole value chain of diamond

Interesting museum about the history of diamond and gold mining. Particularly liked the section where jewelry pieces in different eras of the last 2 centuries were showcased. It's small and a 1.5 hr. was enough to cover the entire museum.

A small museum full of information. You can spend a few hours there in case you want to know everything about diamonds and silver. It's really interesting.

An excellent museum with a good explanation of the importance of Antwerp as a diamond centre and also the mining, cutting and finishing process for the gems. Whilst only small, the museum is very dense with beautiful exhibits. The audio guides are excellent with both factual and story based narratives. This gives the experience a nice sense of purpose and really carries you on a journey. Staff are friendly and helpful. Children <12 are free and adults are €10. This is an excellent, elegant, relaxing way to learn about Antwerp’s important heritage. It took us 1.5hrs to complete the visit.

The reception is pretty friendly. But the exhibition in general is poor. Not too many impressive jewelry or diamonds you can see in the gallery. Besides, the audio guide they use is ask you to scan the QR to link to YouTube. I think such display is not worth 12 euros for an adult. You might find more informative knowledge about diamond industry on Wiki than here. I don’t recommend this museum if you have limited time in Antwerp.

Great way to experience the luxury of antwerps Diamond trade. Love the interactive exhibits. Staff is very helpful and layout is impressive. Wish some of the lighting was better and a gift shop would have been nice. Worth a visit!

(Translated by Google) Unique museum where you can admire jewelry and silverware throughout the centuries m Currently the garden is also finished with a beautiful view There is also an exhibition about the 60s and 70s and there is a separate room dedicated to “embossing” (Original) Uniek museum waar je juwelen en zilverwerk doorheen de eeuwen kan bewonderen m Momenteel is de tuin ook klaar waar een prachtig zicht op hebt Er loopt ook een tentoonstelling over de 60s en 70s en er is een aparte ruimte gewijd aan “ciseleren”

(Translated by Google) Beautiful to see and listen. Very instructive because the diamond has been connected to our city for centuries! (Original) Prachtig om te zien en luisteren. Heel leerzaam omdat de diamant al eeuwen met onze stad verbonden is!

A very good place to discover the beauty of diamonds and jewellery, for which Antwerp od world known. It is a relatively new museum and thus everything is pretty new. It is good, but has potential to be even better in the future (for example having a bigger collection).

It was good. There were also some interactive methods to get knowledge

Very cool museum. Nice story and very good audio guide. They tell you a lot about Antwerp's gem history. Also they have some nice jewels. Would visit again😁

Receptionist was rude and unwilling to explain the different ticket options - gave us a leaflet and send us to the back of the queue so we ended up waiting behind people who got there after us! The museum has some nice pieces but the order is illogical, it's too difficult to match the pieces with their descriptions in the written information, the audio clips did not work properly, and there were places where you had to open drawers in order to see things, which does not work well if there are quite a few visitors at the same time. I saw a couple of nice gems and pieces of jewellery, and watched an interesting video on how to select and cut stones, but I didn't get much more out of it than that. We both came out feeling that it had been a disappointing experience that was poor value for money. The previous diamond museum that has now closed was infinitely better.

Pretty small museum for a city with so much history built around this commodity. Not really worth the entry fee, recommend going if you get the citycard. Great audio guide although the chime in the beginning of every clip got tedious.

While Antwerp is the city of diamonds, this lovely and sparkly museum is a must. I am still amazed of all the beauty the displayed there. There collection must be millions and millions worth. From the history of diamonds to who worn them, you get you're answers there. Go and get greedy. 😜

Small but shiny collection of mostly jewellery and design objects. Some info on the production and economy of diamonds is interesting as well.

These are just a few pictures of the whole museum, a really good experience, there are headphones included in the price

Amazing Museum very tastefully curated with great interactive displays

(Translated by Google) Nice exhibition, building does make sure that you get strong changes in atmosphere during the course of the exhibition. (Original) Mooie expositie, gebouw maakt wel dat je in de loop door de expositie sterke wisselingen in sfeer krijgt.

(Translated by Google) Interesting and creative duo Wouters and Hendrix. (Original) Interessant en creatief duo Wouters en Hendrix.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic, I have been waiting for more time for the museum to reopen. (Original) Fantastico ,aspettavo da più tempo che riaprono il museo.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum, hours are spent (Original) Leuk museum, uur vertoeft

(Translated by Google) Since I discovered this place, it was my dream to visit it and I was not disappointed. On two floors of the museum there is a museum of diamonds and jewelry art covering basically every interesting area. There are issues of diamond processing, mining history, processing art as well as stories related to unique gems. The specimens themselves simply knock off their feet in many cases. It is amazing to me that a museum can have such an expensive collection. All in a multimedia setting from the 21st century. Audio guides and recording launch system are also very nice depending on the preferences of the visitor. Admission is quite expensive for museums in Antwerp, 12 euros for an adult, but definitely worth it. (Original) Odkąd odkryłam to miejsce, było moim marzeniem je zwiedzić i się nie zawiodłam. Na dwóch piętrach muzeum jest umiejscowione muzeum diamentów i sztuki jubilerskiej pokrywające w zasadzie każdy interesujący obszar. Są zarówno kwestie obróbki diamentów, historii ich wydobycia, sztuki obróbki jak i historie związane z wyjątkowymi klejnotami. Same okazy po prostu zwalają z nóg w wielu przypadkach. Jest to dla mnie niesamowite, że muzeum może posiadać tak kosztowną kolekcję. A wszystko w oprawie multimedialnej z XXI wieku. Bardzo fajne są też przewodniki audio i system uruchamiania nagrań zależnie od preferencji zwiedzającego. Wstęp jest dość drogi jak na muzea w Antwerpii, bo 12 euro za dorosłą osobę, ale zdecydowanie warto.

(Translated by Google) Recommended (Original) Een aanrader

Lovely museum.. Its interesting to see the lovely diamonds and other precious stones being show cased. Very insightful visit.

Super

(Translated by Google) Enter the world of diamonds for which Antwerp is renowned. You will discover the history of diamond dealers, what a diamond is and of course you will discover very beautiful objects. (Original) Entrez dans l'univers du diamant qui fait la réputation d'Anvers. Vous découvrirez l'histoire des diamantaires, ce qu'est un diamant et évidemment vous découvrirez de très beaux objets.

(Translated by Google) An interesting collection of jewelry, beautifully presented. However, I did not see the story, it came across as a random collection of beautiful pieces. The audio guide contains both factual information and made-up stories, which made the experience confusing. Furthermore, I find many pieces rather darkly lit, the spaces were also very dark, to the extent that it was sometimes difficult to read the information boards. Eventually I remained hungry, I expected more. (Original) Een interessante verzameling juwelen, mooi gepresenteerd. Ik zag echter niet het verhaal, het kwam over als een lukrake verzameling mooie stukken. De audiogids bevat zowel feitelijke informatie als verzonnen verhalen, wat de ervaring ook verwarrend maakte. Verder vind ik vele stukken nogal donker belicht, de ruimtes waren ook erg donker, in die mate dat het soms moeilijk was om de infoborden te kunnen lezen. Uiteindelijk op mijn honger blijven zitten, ik had er meer van verwacht.

This was a pretty unfulfilling visit. You get an audioguide to go through the exhibition but it doesn't provide you much information but invented stories about people who created the jewelries. Don't go there if you want to know anything about the impact of the diamond trade over history, colonialism or mining. The whole museum is really fancy and is only promoting this luxury industry...

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful, the weather is very good. (Original) สถานที่สวยงาม​ อากาศดีมาก​

Well worth the walk through if you are interested, also open on Mondays

(Translated by Google) Very helpful staff nice collection but overbooked. Too busy in this Corona time. (Original) Zeer behulpzaam personeel mooie collectie maar overboekt. Te druk in deze Corona tijd.

Totally mesmerized by the first lab-grown diamond ring (cut from a plate of diamond using traditional methods) by @ddtechnl in the Raw Materials room.

Cool museum. If you stay a bit longer in Antwerp I would suggest this museum. It was more interesting to me than MAS. Some parts are not in English which I find as a big mistake for a museum but other than that it was pretty nice.

Antwerp is famous for Diamond and the place deserves a visit. But the visit requires patience. It tells history and story about diamond. The way it cuts and also has a collection of few antique pieces. It requires a connoisseur of art, jewellery to enjoy this, if not then you may skip the visit. The tour is paid, it does have a student discount. Even with student discount the student may not find worth a visit since the visit is not engaging. It has a free locker storage facility.

Almost 600 years history of diamonds in Antwerpen. Recommend to visit

There are some great pieces in the collection. Unfortunately we found the information to be presented in a dull way. The interactive displays were interesting, but the other screens were positioned a bit too low, and there wasn't a real story to bind everything together. We left still having a lot of unanswered questions (e.g. The history and role of the Jewish merchants). We would recommend a trip to the fashion museum instead.

The service is very polite and proffesional, but the exposition is really poor. I was expecting something extraordinary knowing that the opinions are quite good. This museum could have been just a part of some bigger one.

Interesting Museum! A little dark, but the diamonds were highlighted even better. Also a good visit with wheelchair!

nice staff but the exhibition content is way too exaggerated. My personal impression - it was more of a waste of time

(Translated by Google) Magnificent. Today we really visited the museum. The arrangement of the pieces and the variety in the presentation appeals. We were received very friendly. There is an elevator for those with reduced mobility. And there are very beautiful jewels to be seen. (Original) Prachtig. Vandaag hebben we het museum echt bezocht. De opstelling van de stukken en de afwisseling in de presentatie spreekt aan. We werden bijzonder vriendelijk onthaald. Er is een lift voor wie minder goed te been is. En er zijn wel heel prachtige juwelen te zien.

Shockingly little to see…. The displays were poorly done, dimly lit, uninteresting. You would learn more about diamond history, processing, and other facts from a YouTube video. Spend your time in the beautiful city of Antwerp avoid this tourist trap “museum”.

A good medium museum. Interesting and with audio guide. Pretty expositions. I recommand + people working here are very lovely.

Beware, this should be listed as closed until at least November 28, 2022. They are renovating and the replacement free "pop up" down the street wasn't worth my time even at that price. I'd advise checking their site before a visit.

The museum is closed currently which will open in March 2023 may be. But for time being a temporary small exhibition is setup nearby which can be visited, nothing much there to see though.

Good introduction to diamond making and display of some artefacts from around the world . The museum has lockers to leave your valuables. You can check the website to see what is on display before visiting. Staff were very kind and friendly. Advance booking is available, but I purchased it in the museum. Only wish there more more diamonds on display.

It's a nice museum but at times it was very crowded .I'd recommend the diamond museum in Brugge in my opinion it's better and they do live demonstration of polishing diamonds instead of watching it on a TV screen. Also in Brugge you could buy worlds smallest diamond as a nice little memory gift, which I did not see in Antwerp.

Not really worth the 10 euro.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful museum! (Original) Прекрасен музей!

I found the museum to be very well laid out and full of beautiful jewelry, as expected. What I didn't expect was the extra detail they paid toward making it an *experience*. The audioguide is a must and, if you can get over the idea of jumping from display to display, the stories they built definitely leave an impression. The amount of information presented about diamond, the diamond trade, jewelry, the history of such jewelry... it's almost overwhelming. The stories are also fun, if historically questionable. As well, their interactive exhivits are actually presented in a realllly cool way. The special exhibit was... interesting. Much more artsy than what I enjoy, alllmost impossible not to see as one giant sales pitch... but I won't remove a star because *I'm not an art person*: if one were I feel it would have enraptured.

Nice museum if you have time left in Antwerp or if you are perticularly interested in diamonds and jewelry. Not for the average tourist...

Small museum in recently renovated surroundings. The collections is presented in an original way so you can really enjoy the masterpieces.

Execellent story about diamonds and its history..interactive and interesting

It's a beautiful Museum. Interactive and very informative.

Many times attracted my attention when I walked by that street. Today I finally decided to pay a visit and don't regret it at all! It is small, but it is a fun and impressive experience. The pieces are beautiful and stunning, and the audio guide gives you some nice stories! Won't forget the peafowl or the owl cup!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful collection! (Original) Prachtige collectie!

(Translated by Google) A relatively new museum that combined the collections of the Silver Museum and the Diamond Museum. The exposition is very interesting, a lot of exhibits and interesting information. Interestingly, descriptions of people of different eras, their professions and lifestyle are offered. The diamond processing technique is presented “live” on monitors, the spectacle is amazing and informative. (Original) Сравнительно новый музей, который об'единил коллекции Музея серебра и Бриллиантового музея. Экспозиция составлена очень интересно, много экспонатов и интересных сведений. Занимательно предложены описания людей различных эпох, их профессий и образа жизни. Техника обработки алмазов представлена "вживую" на мониторах, зрелище удивительное и познавательное.

(Translated by Google) Absolutely worth it (Original) Absoluut de moeite waard

(Translated by Google) I had expected more background information and context about the diamond in Antwerp. (Original) Ik had meer achtergrondinformatie en context verwacht over de diamant in Antwerpen.

My girlfriend and I have spent a wonderful time visiting this museum. We were very positively surprised by the richness and the diversity of the museum. It really gives a good overview on the origin of diamonds and explain their different characteristics in an interactive form. I would like to highlight also the sympathy of the staff.

Wonderkamer!

(Translated by Google) A place not only for women. In addition to expensive artistic handicrafts, you can see expertly prepared films about diamonds. The exhibition is varied, some of the objects are shown in mobile cabinets (maybe not very accurate way, because the massive border overwhelms the exhibits), others in a beautiful arrangement on the table in the living room (here congratulations, excellent effect!). Definitely worth visiting this place. And buy a souvenir - I recommend a museum shop. (Original) Miejsce nie tylko dla kobiet. Oprócz kosztownych wyrobów rzemiosła artystycznego można zapoznać się z fachowo przygotowanymi filmami na temat diamentów. Ekspozycja jest zróżnicowana, część obiektów pokazano w gablotkach komórkowych (może niezbyt trafny sposób, bo masywne obramowanie przytłacza eksponaty), inne w pięknej aranżacji na stole w salonie (tu gratulacje, efekt znakomity!). Zdecydowanie warto odwiedzić to miejsce. I kupić pamiątkę - polecam sklep muzealny.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum, nice set up. (Original) Mooi museum, leuk opgezet.

(Translated by Google) I would have liked to see the exciting history of the diamond through the centuries ... for that there is another museum it seems ... but here there are all the different people who have praised the diamond, the tools used, the stars and the diamonds ... see you have a personal guide in the language of your choice ... we come out conquered ... Diamond and visit ... (Original) j aurai voulu voir l histoire palpitante du diamant a travers les siècles...pour ça il ya un autre musée paraît il...mais ici il ya tt les différents peuple qui ont plébiscité le diamant,les outils utilisé,les stars et les diamants...voys avez un guide perso ds la langue de votre choix...on en sort conquis????Diamond and me?????visitez....

(Translated by Google) If you want to see diamonds, it is better to use the shop windows in Antwerp! - Price per person 12 euros. - Audio guide in German not available. Conclusion: very disappointing. (Original) Wer Diamanten sehen möchte orientiert sich besser an den Schaufenstern in Antwerpen! - Preis pro Person 12 Euro. - Audioguide auf Deutsch Fehlanzeige. Fazit: sehr enttäuschend.

(Translated by Google) An interesting museum about diamond engraving. A good collection of jewelry. On the 2nd floor there is a funny exhibition of modern jewelers. (Original) Интересный музей о гравировке алмазов. Хороша коллекция ювелирных изделий. На 2 этаже есть смешная выставка современных ювелиров.

(Translated by Google) It's history that simply stands the test of time and change (Original) C'est l'histoire tout simplement qui résiste au temps et au changement

Very interesting collection. As a person more interested in the history of diamond trade, jewelery techniques like cut, and mining I enjoyed very much the interactive part. However I recognise that the collection itself is beautiful and some pieces are truly masterpieces with intriguing stories behind. Unfortunately it was really too cold inside and the fact that they require you to leave bags and coats in a locker makes sort of inconvenient coming back to take something to dress for the low temperature. I suggest to advise about it. Very nice shop at the end with interesting books. I would place some pieces of rough diamonds in the collection from different places with a microscope to observe the differences. I would also place more emphasis on the industrial use of diamonds to give awareness. That would be super cool.

Beautiful display of jewels and educational. History of diamonds and geography.

Nice museum. Not very well set to properly explain the diamond industry but it is a valuable visit. You stay there from 2 to 3 hours.

Very nice place. Worth a visit to understand jewellery.

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum, a hidden gem. Bertje was a good guide. 👍 (Original) Zeer mooi museum, een verborgen parel. Bertje was een goede gids. 👍

(Translated by Google) As usual, great exhibition. (Original) Zoals we gewoon zijn, toffe tentoonstelling.

A great Museum in the Center of Antwerp dedicated to Diamonds and the History Of It. It's a new museum and very nice to visit. A must do when you are in the city. The collection has a wide variety of jewellery, Catholic relics and lots of other Shiny Things. The history of the diamond is also very good portrayed.

(Translated by Google) Nice to see, but you will be through quickly. (Original) Leuk om eens te zien, maar je bent er snel door.

Brilliant

(Translated by Google) Was a bit disappointing. Is not worth the antree price. You are quick to look. (Original) Viel een beetje tegen. Is de antree prijs niet waard. Je bent er snel uit gekeken.

(Translated by Google) I expected more to see all kinds of diamonds and to get an explanation (Original) Ik had meer verwacht dat je van alle soorten diamanten te zien en er uitleg bij te krijgen

(Translated by Google) Don't expect much from it. (Original) Moc od toho nečekejte.

little information for my opinion

(Translated by Google) Few people. Friendly welcome. (Original) Weinig volk. Vriendelijk onthaal.

(Translated by Google) Super cool museum with beautiful pieces. Nicely divided into different rooms. Fun quest for kids with Vlieg, with a treasure at the end! Definitely worth a visit! (Original) Supertof museum met prachtige stukken. Leuk opgedeeld in verschillende kamers. Leuke zoektocht voor kinderen met Vlieg, met een schat op het einde! Zeker een bezoekje waard!

Nicely done and pretty/fancy. However, I liked the old diamond museum and silvermuseum more.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful diamonds over there at Diva (Original) Mooie diamanten daar bij Diva

(Translated by Google) Wine people. (Original) Wijnig volk.

(Translated by Google) Many beautiful pieces even if the lighting did not always convince us for the small jewels. A pleasant visit to the very center of Antwerp. (Original) Beaucoup de belles pièces même si l'éclairage ne nous a pas toujours convaincu pour les petits bijoux. Une agréable visite en plein centre d'Anvers.

(Translated by Google) Nice beautiful performance! (Original) Leuke mooie voorstelling!

(Translated by Google) Nice permanent collection, beautiful temporary exhibition jewelery 60s 70s, extremely helpful staff. (Original) Mooie vaste collectie, schitterende tijdelijke expo juwelen 60er 70er jaren, uiterst behulpzaam personeel.

(Translated by Google) Very nicely decorated museum, very pleasant to stay, pieces very nicely exhibited. Very interesting, informative, varied in presentation. Variation in doing, listening and watching. Also fun for children with a booklet. Nice back patio. Recommended. (Original) Heel mooi ingericht museum, zeer aangenaam vertoeven, stukken zeer mooi tentoongesteld. Heel interessant, informatief, gevarieerd in voorstelling. Variatie in doen, luisteren en kijken. Ook voor kinderen leuk met doe-boekje. Mooie patio achterkant. Een aanrader.

(Translated by Google) I thought to come out with my eyes full of glitter. The museum lacks glamor. The temporary exhibition is not well presented. A little disappointed. 😞 (Original) Je pensais en sortir les yeux plein de paillettes. Le musée manque de glamour. L'exposition temporaire n'est pas bien mise en valeur. Un rien déçue. 😞

Very bad customer service. We had to cancel our trip to Belgium due to lockdown back in September and emailed the museum about a refund or voucher for new tickets. Never got an answer. Won’t be visiting when we do travel to Antwerpen.

Many nice jewellery show cases, good place to understand more on Diamond.

Snooping around in the dark with no audio guide (broken) was pretty boring. The exhibited jewels will enchant you.

Nice museum. Has lots of info if u have the patience to read everything. Although its pretty small..you'd take no more than 1.5 hours to finish it.

1.The museum's audio guide provides informative insights into each display. 2.Museum's working hours are really comfortable. 3.Entrance fee is reasonable Antwerp is famous for its tight connection with diamond's trading and cutting over the centuries and the DIVA museum of diamonds has a lot to show you about that connection. The museum's audio guide provides informative insights into each display. Thus both tourists and locals will have an opportunity to not only admire the shiny diamonds but also learn about their history and origin. Museum's working hours are really comfortable. They work every day except Wednesday until 6PM, so it is very comfortable to schedule a visit beforehand. Entrance fee is reasonable. If you have kids, their entrance will be for free. They have flexible pricing for group visits as well. I definitely suggest anyone check this museum, it won't take much time but will be an interesting experience. Flexible working hours and reasonable prices make it available for everyone.