German Gemstone Museum. Unique in the world and a "must" for lovers of sparkling gemstones: All types of raw and processed gemstones are presented here, as well as an extensive glyptotheque (collection of ancient stone sculptures). Good to know: Accessible for people with disabilities including elevator. Guided tours, wine tastings, and children's workshops available upon request. More information and prices: www.edelsteinmuseum.de
Opening hours:
March 1 to April 30: daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
May 1 to October 31: daily 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
November 1 to January 14: daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special opening hours:
December 24, 25, and 31 - Museum closed
December 26 and January 1 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Prices until December 31, 2025:
Adults: € 9.50 / Seniors: € 8.00 / Groups from 10 people: € 7.50 Youth and students: up to 14 years individually: € 4.00, group from 10 people: € 3.50, students from 15 years / students/apprentices: € 7.00, group from 10 people: € 6.00 / Family ticket: € 19.50
People with disabilities (ID) € 6.50, group from 10 people € 6.00
Guided tour for 10 people in German: € 40.00, each additional person € 2.00 Foreign language: € 50.00, each additional person € 2.00
Photo permission € 2.00, Audioguide € 3.00
Prices from January 1, 2026:
Adults - € 9.50
Children (6 to 15 years) - € 4.00
Special prices with ID - € 8.50
(Seniors, apprentices, students, people with disabilities, students from 16 years)
Family ticket - € 22.50
(2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6-15 years, additional children € 3.50)
Groups from 10 people: Adults - € 8.00, special prices - € 8.00, children (6 to 15 years) - € 3.50.
Guided tour in German for up to 10 people - € 50.00
Guided tour in foreign language for up to 10 people - € 60.00
Each additional person - € 3.00
Photo permission - € 2.00
Audioguide - € 3.00
Contact: Tel.: 06781-900980, Fax: 900981, Hauptstr. 118, 55743 Idar-Oberstein/ Landkreis Idar, deutschesedelsteinmuseum@t-online.de, www.edelsteinmuseum.de
Accessibility by public transport: Bus lines 803, 804, 813 Bus stop: Börse, AOK/Gewerbehalle
Here you can get reduced admission prices with our guest and family card!
