CAPE TOWN’S MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION
For almost a decade the Cape Town Diamond Museum has been taking visitors on a fascinating diamond experience like no other. Today, the must-see tourist destination remains the only facility of its kind where you can explore the 3.3 billion-year-old journey of a diamond and the staggering effect the sought-after gem has on the world, the South African economy and the hearts of millions.

Cape Town Diamond Museum remains the only facility of its kind where you can explore the 3.3 billion-year-old journey of a diamond
EXPERIENCE – THE ONLY MUSEUM OF ITS KIND
Diamonds are the world’s most desirable treasure – and the oldest, with a history that dates back more than 3.3 billion years ago. The Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to this precious gem, with an insight into the diamond world, like you’ve never experienced it before. Witness an extraordinary story as it unfolds right before your eyes. Discover an insightful journey into the formation of a diamond as well as everything that leads up to the final polishing process and the completed diamond creation. A trip to the Mother City isn’t complete without a visit here.

Witness an extraordinary story as it unfolds right before your eyes
EXPLORE – THE DIAMOND RUSH AND WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Unlike any other experience, the Cape Town Diamond Museum explores the fascinating discovery of the first South African diamond in 1867 and the profound impact it had on the world; within a decade most of the world’s diamonds were coming from South Africa. Ever since the opening of the Cape Town Diamond Museum in 2011, the must-see tourist attraction remains an extraordinary location to explore the romance and realities of this fascinating era.

The must-see tourist attraction remains an extraordinary location to explore the romance and realities of this fascinating era
DISCOVER – LIFE-SIZE REPLICAS ON DISPLAY
The Taylor-Burton, the Cullinan and the Hope Diamond are just a few of the most breathtakingly beautiful diamonds in the world. The Cape Town Diamond Museum offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to touch and feel life-size replicas of these world’s most famous diamonds. Experience these exquisite diamonds and understand their fame, up close and personal.

The Cape Town Diamond Museum offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to touch and feel life-size replicas
LEARN – THE TRANSFORMATION OF ROUGH DIAMONDS TO EXTRAORDINARY CREATIONS
Ever wondered when the first diamond engagement ring was given? For seven years, the Cape Town Diamond Museum has been taking visitors on an extraordinary diamond journey, like never before, as well as answering any burning questions you might have had about the precious gems. Learn more about the formation process, deep inside the Earth’s crust and find out how each rough diamond is transformed into a beautiful faceted gemstone.
The Cape Town Diamond Museum continues to explore the fascinating world of diamonds and the impact it had on everything from the mining industry to the South African economy – and on the hearts and minds of millions. To celebrate the museum’s continued success of being one of Mother City’s most popular tourist attractions, the Cape Town Diamond Museum is offering a special treat and a glass of champagne for visitors on Friday, 23 November 2018.

Learn more about the formation process, deep inside the Earth’s crust and find out how each rough diamond is transformed into a beautiful faceted gemstone
The Cape Town Diamond Museum is situated on Level 1 of the Clock Tower at the Waterfront in Cape Town and is open 7 days a week, from 9am-9pm. To book a complimentary tour, click here