Idar-Oberstein, the gemstone region

Welcome to Idar-Oberstein, the gemstone region

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 glyptotheca (collection of ancient stone sculptures). Good to know: Accessibility for disabled persons including elevator. 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 persons: € 7.50 Youth and students: up to 14 years individually: € 4.00, group from 10 persons: € 3.50, students from 15 years / students/apprentices: € 7.00, group from 10 persons: € 6.00 / Family ticket: € 19.50

People with disabilities (ID) € 6.50 , group from 10 persons € 6.00

Guided tour for 10 persons in German: € 40.00, each additional person € 2.00 Foreign language: € 50.00, each additional person € 2.00

Photography 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 6-15 years, additional children € 3.50)

Groups from 10 persons: Adults - € 8.00, special prices - € 8.00, Children (6 to 15 years) - € 3.50.

Guided tour in German for up to 10 persons - € 50.00
Guided tour in foreign language for up to 10 persons - € 60.00
Each additional person - € 3.00

Photography 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

Access by public transport: Bus lines 803, 804, 813 Bus stop: Börse, AOK/Gewerbehalle

Here you can receive discounted admission prices with our guest and family card!

Source: DataHub Rheinland-Pfalz