Diamond Fund
Amusement Park State collection of Russia's crown jewels and gems
A state treasure collection housed in Moscow’s Kremlin Armoury, the Diamond Fund displays imperial regalia, gemstones and historic jewels. Visitors see crown jewels, Fabergé work and ceremonial objects under museum safeguards.
The Diamond Fund is a state collection of Russia’s most valuable gems, jewels and pieces of regalia housed in the Kremlin Armoury in Moscow. The collection comprises historically important objects from the Imperial and state treasuries and is presented in a dedicated exhibition inside the Armoury building.
Items on display include crowns, scepters and high-value gemstones that represent the material heritage of the Russian state. The collection is managed as a national treasure and shown in a museum context within the Moscow Kremlin.
The Diamond Fund exhibition is located inside the Kremlin Armoury, within the Moscow Kremlin complex in central Moscow, adjacent to other museum and historic state buildings.
- Visitor practicality: Displays a curated selection of state regalia, gemstones and historic jewels in the Kremlin Armoury; viewing is by timed entry in a museum setting.
How to Get to Diamond Fund #
Located within the Kremlin complex on Red Square. From the nearest metro stations (Okhotny Ryad, Biblioteka Imeni Lenina or Alexandrovsky Sad), walk through to Red Square and the Kremlin entrances; follow signs to the Armoury Chamber and Diamond Fund. Allow extra time for Kremlin security checks.
Tips for Visiting Diamond Fund #
- Buy Kremlin complex tickets in advance; the Diamond Fund often has limited, timed-entry slots.
- Enter the Kremlin via the Kutafya Tower pedestrian bridge and follow signs for the Armoury and Diamond Fund galleries.
- Photography is typically not allowed inside the displays - look closely and take notes instead.
- Visit late afternoon on weekdays to avoid the largest tour groups.
Best Time to Visit Diamond Fund #
Best visited on weekdays in spring or autumn when Kremlin crowds thin and the display cases feel less like a gaudy hangar and more like a treasury.
Weather & Climate near Diamond Fund #
Diamond Fund's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (696 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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