Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is located on the north bank of the IJ opposite Central Station.
With its modern, elegant design, the building is a wonderful public space in Amsterdam, housing cinema-themed exhibitions, 4 screens, an auditorium and a bar-restaurant.
It replaced the former film museum in the Vondelpark.
Eye in Amsterdam: article summary
A building in Amsterdam Nord
The site is the headquarters of the EYE Film Institute, an organization that administers all aspects of film culture in the Netherlands and is the owner of the EYE Film Institute. a world-renowned collection of over 50,000 films.
The Eye Film building is freely open to visitors. It houses 4 cinemas (with a total of 620 seats) showing mainly classic, arthouse and retrospective films.
There is a large space on the upper floor for temporary exhibitions, which take place a few times a year. usually last 2 to 3 months.
Eye in Amsterdam: enjoy the café and auditorium
There's a bar-restaurant (open daily until 10 pm) with superb water views and outdoor terrace. The auditorium area can sometimes be used for live music.
Eye Film's basement is home to a permanent exhibition featuring elements from key moments in film history. The collection includes a variety of filming equipment, including the legendary Mitchell 35mm camera invented in 1917.
Panorama: a comprehensive exhibition
There are special modules where you can sit back and watch film sequences on Cinemascope screens.
You also have access to a room surrounded by film fragments and a green screen area where you can make your own film. What you develop your artistic talents.
To visit Panorama, you need to show your admission ticket. Please note that free admission is generally accorded to Panorama.
Activities for the little ones
Various activities are available for children, including a video tour.
Eye has workrooms for students and teachers. organizes various educational activities.
A boutique is located near reception. Eye Film also has function rooms available for hire.
Next door to Eye Film Amsterdam is the 80m-high A'DAM Toren, a multi-purpose building featuring the panoramic terrace A'DAM Lookout.
Eye in Amsterdam: consult the site archives
Eye Study is part of the separate collection center located next to the exhibition area. It offers the opportunity to study in Eyefilm's historical archives, which contain thousands of books, digitized films, festival catalogs and industry publications.
There are a limited number of offices and media booths available at Eye Study, which must be reserved in advance. The site remains open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday.
What are Eye's opening hours?
To visit this place, you have to go to :
- from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday
- from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday
Exhibitions are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. all week.
How much does admission cost?
Entrance to the main exhibition costs only €12.50. It's free for children under 17. On-site cinema tickets cost €11.50. Children up to 11 years pay only €7.50.
Finally, if you have a ticket for the exhibition or for one of the films presented on site, you do not pay for access to the Panorama exhibition.
How do I get there?
Eye Film is located on the north bank of the IJ. From behind the Amsterdam Central Stationjump on the ferry to Buiksloterweg. From there, Eye is just a few steps away.
Spending some time at the Eye film museum in Amsterdam is something I recommend for all film buffs. You'll have access to one of the world's largest museums dedicated to cinema.
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