Cape Town Diamond Museum
The Cape Town Diamond Museum is a history museum in Cape Town dedicated to diamonds and their extraction. The collection features rough stones, polished gems, and mining equipment that together trace the development of South Africa's diamond industry.
The museum was established to preserve the history of diamond mining in South Africa, which profoundly shaped the nation's economy. The exhibits trace the evolution from early discoveries through to modern extraction methods and their impact on the region.
The museum is centrally located and easily accessible from major areas of Cape Town. Plan to spend between one and a half to two hours to see the exhibits comfortably and learn about each section.
Location: City of Cape Town
Address: Level 1 Clock Tower, Clock Tower District, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Phone: +27214212488
Website: http://capetowndiamondmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: -33.90718,18.42246
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
Cape Town progresses between sea and mountains with a pace that varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. As soon as you follow the Atlantic coast, the air becomes cooler, and then the city broadens towards the peaks where trails climb along rocky slopes. You then pass through older streets with colorful facades that catch the eye before reaching gardens stretching at the foot of Table Mountain. The recent history remains very present, and the traces of apartheid can still be felt when visiting the island where many political prisoners were held. Markets bring a lively, bustling atmosphere, much like the beaches where swimmers and marine animals mingle. This selection highlights places that define Cape Town’s spirit, allowing you to explore the city through its panoramas, neighborhoods, and heritage.
N1 road
815 m
Non-Violence
328 m
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
132 m
Foreshore Freeway Bridge
847 m
Two Oceans Aquarium
454 m
Granger Bay Boulevard
668 m
Green Point Stadium
1.3 km
Portside Tower
1.1 km
1 Thibault Square
1.3 km
Nobel Square
262 m
Chavonnes Battery
80 m
The Cenotaph
1.3 km
Statue of Bartolomeu Dias
1.3 km
Triangle House
1.3 km
Cape Medical Museum
711 m
Mouille Point Lighthouse
801 m
Metlife Centre
1.1 km
V&A Waterfront clock tower
85 m
Goodman Gallery Cape Town
942 m
Synchrolift, Port of Cape Town
258 m
Robben Island Embarkation Building
345 m
Iziko South African Maritime Centre
271 m
Bascule Bridge, V&A Waterfront
230 m
Time ball tower, V&A Waterfront
331 m
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Swing Bridge
110 m
Grain Silo, V&A Waterfront
146 m
Old Port Captain's Building, V&A Waterfront
143 m
Treadmill, Breakwater Prison
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