DIVA museum

DIVA museum is a museum in Antwerp dedicated to diamonds, jewellery and silver, opened in 2018.

Where does the name DIVA come from?

The name DIVA points to the three fields covered by the museum's collection: diamonds, jewellery and silver. The institution was created by bringing together two earlier Antwerp museums with related subject matter, which had operated separately for decades before their collections were united under one roof.

How was the museum formed?

DIVA museum is the result of merging the collections of two institutions: the Antwerp Diamond Museum, which operated from 1972 to 2012, and the Sterckshof silver museum, which operated from 1992 to 2014. Both institutions had built up collections tied to Antwerp's jewellery and craft traditions, and after their closure a decision was made to establish a single institution covering the full heritage of diamonds, jewellery and silver in the city. That decision led to the opening of DIVA museum in 2018.

Why Antwerp specifically?

Antwerp has for centuries been one of the world's leading centres of diamond trading and jewellery craftsmanship, which is why the heritage of both merged museums was concentrated here. Located in the heart of the city, DIVA museum forms a natural extension of Antwerp's identity as a diamond and jewellery hub, while preserving and displaying the collections previously held by the Antwerp Diamond Museum and Sterckshof.

What can visitors see at DIVA museum?

In line with the museum's profile, the collection focuses on three connected areas: diamonds, jewellery and silverware. This scope follows directly from the merger of the two predecessor collections — the diamond holdings of the former Antwerp Diamond Museum and the silver holdings of the Sterckshof museum. As a result, DIVA museum presents a broader picture of Antwerp's jewellery craftsmanship than either institution offered on its own.

Frequently asked questions

When did DIVA museum open? The museum opened in 2018 in Antwerp.

Which museums did DIVA museum come from? It was formed by merging the collections of the Antwerp Diamond Museum (1972–2012) and the Sterckshof silver museum (1992–2014).

What is the collection dedicated to? Diamonds, jewellery and silverware — the three areas reflected in the museum's name, DIVA.

Where is the museum located? In Antwerp, Belgium.