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Deutsches Edelstein Museum (German Gemstone Museum)

The German gemstone museum displays worldwide exhibition of gems both in ground form as crystals and gemstones. The gem collection includes 500 years Edelstein region Idar-Oberstein, The gems of Hildegard von Bingen, German stone carving from the Green Vault in Dresden, The Egg - Easter eggs from Precious Gem, Precious stones, wooden, Tourmaline 2000, Precious tiepins, Colored stones - Dark pictures: Magical gems, Edelsteingravierungen in changing times, Hydropower and Gemstone, Agate and jasper - roots of the gemstone region Idar-Oberstein, Minerals and Gems on Stamps, Diamond and Idar-Oberstein and Gem Treasures from Namibia. The exhibition is managed by volunteer board of trustees of 15 enthusiastic friends of museum gems, professionals of various disciplines from gem cutters and master engraver, gemstone dealers of different specialization, gemologists and gem research to the university professor.

The German gemstone museum displays approximately 10000 gemstone varieties from all over the world. The exhibition begins with minerals and rocks from idar-oberstein regions following by agate and jasper. Also, it displays museum mineralogical collection of nearly every known cut gemstone variety.

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Established: 19th Century

Location: Germany

Classical and modern gemstones diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, peridot, Spinel, tanzanite, garnet and multi colored tourmaline can be found in the first floor. Gemstone used for technical and industrial purposes are also displayed in the museum.

Special Exhibits/Opening Hours

February to 30 April - 10.00 to 17.00 clock

May 1 – October 31 - 09.30-17.30 , October daily from 09.30 until 17.30 clocks

November 1 – January 7 10.00-17.00, but closed on Mondays and December 24, 25 and 31

Closed January 08 - February 14

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Admission/Ticket Rates

Adults € 4.20

Groups of 10 or more € 3.20

Youths / Students under 14 years € 1.60

Youths / Students age 15 or older € 3.20

Groups of 10 or more € 2.70

Students € 3.20

Guided tours in German at least 15 people € 15.00

For each additional person € 1.00

Guided tours in English to 15 people € 25.00

For each additional person € 1.30

Family Show (Parents and children under 14 years) € 10.00

Contact Information

Address - Idar Oberstein, Hauptstraße 118, 55743 Germany

Telephone - +49- 06781-900 980

Email - deutschesedelsteinmuseum@arcor.de

Website - www.edelsteinmuseum.de