Antwerp has been the world's leading diamond trade center since the 16th century.
The collection highlights the historical evolution of jewelry design from the 16th century to the present day.
DIVA replaced the former Diamond Museum and the Silver Museum (Sterckshof) in a unified location.
The museum uses 'DIVA' as a fictional character, an eccentric host, to guide visitors through the thematic rooms.
The facility includes a high-security vault area showcasing rare and precious gemstones.
DIVA, the Antwerp Home of Diamonds, is located in the historic city center near the Grote Markt. The museum showcases the city's 500-year history as a global diamond trade hub. Its collection features over 600 historical objects including diamonds, jewelry, and silverware. Visitors navigate six themed rooms that reveal the production cycle from mining to craftsmanship. The museum includes a workshop where visitors can observe the tools and techniques used by contemporary jewelers. Interactive elements allow guests to explore the historical trade routes that defined the Antwerp diamond sector. It functions as a specialized knowledge center for professional and amateur gemmology enthusiasts.
The central atrium and the vault room, which feature dramatic lighting tailored for photography.
Download the museum app before arriving for an enhanced interactive guide during your walk-through.
Check the official website for rotating temporary exhibitions that highlight specific craftsmanship techniques.
Visit the workshop area to see scheduled demonstrations by local jewelers.
Do not mistake the museum for a retail jewelry store; while it teaches about diamonds, it is an exhibition space, not a marketplace.
Closed on Mondays.
