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.
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