EYE Film Institute Netherlands
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
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10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
EYE Filmmuseum is the Dutch centre for film culture and heritage. On april 5 2012 EYE opened the doors of a futuristic building on the banks of the river IJ right next to Amsterdam's Central station. A free ferry service runs right at the back of the train station and takes you across in less than 3 minutes (24/7).The EYE building was designed by Delugan & Meissl Associated architects from Austria and is freely accessible. It holds 4 screening rooms that showcase a wide variety of films, from historical classics to the latest arthouse premieres. There is a 1200m2 exhibtion space with 4 changing exhibtions every year.There is a large terrace with a spectaculair view over Amsterdam. The bar and restaurant are open 7 days a week from 10.00pm to 01.00am.
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Neighbourhood: Noordelijke IJ-oevers
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- Amsterdam Centraal • 8 min walk
- Amsterdam Centraal Station • 8 min walk
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Miriam B.
Coburg, Germany12 contributions
Sept 2020
We visited with our iamsterdam card, staff only showed us where to scan it and have us no information cause they were too busy doing private talks.
Nobody told us where we have to go for the exhibitions, only one friendly staff member who we had to show our tickets to showed us the entrance.
We aren’t even sure if we have seen the whole museum cause the directions were poorly given.
Nobody told us where we have to go for the exhibitions, only one friendly staff member who we had to show our tickets to showed us the entrance.
We aren’t even sure if we have seen the whole museum cause the directions were poorly given.
Written September 19, 2020
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Mkilbey
56 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I cannot believe we paid €30 for this. We should have read the reviews first. The content of the building does not justify the beauty of it. We should have just had a drink in the cafe and taken in the views; the museum itself is absolutely not worth the money in any way.
One cool thing is the €7 flip book you can make, but even that is so poorly made (considering it's a film museum you'd think they'd be able to add a few more pixels).
Absolutely avoid this especially if you're on a budget, if you want to see the building and the area get the free ferry over and then get out of there.
One cool thing is the €7 flip book you can make, but even that is so poorly made (considering it's a film museum you'd think they'd be able to add a few more pixels).
Absolutely avoid this especially if you're on a budget, if you want to see the building and the area get the free ferry over and then get out of there.
Written July 25, 2023
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Laura PeGr
Eindhoven, The Netherlands1,620 contributions
Jan 2023
Nice museum, but small and a bit disappointing if you have previously seen the cinema museum in Turin (Italy) which is spectacular. I am referring to what can be visited. The building, on the other hand, is immense.
There is currently a new temporary exhibition of Saodat Ismailova. Very nice even if the movies are too long in my opinion.
Price for the museum a bit high considering that it is small and you pay 18€; I can't complain because with the annual museum card you don't pay anything.
There is currently a new temporary exhibition of Saodat Ismailova. Very nice even if the movies are too long in my opinion.
Price for the museum a bit high considering that it is small and you pay 18€; I can't complain because with the annual museum card you don't pay anything.
Written January 26, 2023
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Chandra_A_Texas_USA
Pearland, TX421 contributions
Jun 2022
This museum is next to the A'Dam Lookout building with beautiful views of Amsterdam Central station from the other side of the canal. Some interactive exhibits are fun. The museum is small and can be easily done in an hour.
Written September 17, 2022
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emma
Amsterdam, The Netherlands130 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Did a guided tour with my abroad program - we had an excellent guide and I really enjoyed the majority of the museum, though it wasn’t incredibly large or extensive. The cosmic realism exhibit was largely traumatizing … would never voluntarily see that again.
The building itself, both from inside and outside, is stunning; the views of the river are incredible. The cafe area looks like a great space to study or hang out with people and I will definitely be seeing a movie in one of the theatres at some point!
The building itself, both from inside and outside, is stunning; the views of the river are incredible. The cafe area looks like a great space to study or hang out with people and I will definitely be seeing a movie in one of the theatres at some point!
Written February 3, 2024
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Scott A
Eastbourne, UK7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I've been to hundreds upon hundreds of museums, all across Europe - and this is hands down the worst, by far. Rude staff. 30 Euros on admission for two. And for what? A couple of rooms. One where you can prance around in front of a green screen or admire a historic camera in a perspex case (and a mobile phone, and a home video recorder, etc.) and one with an exhibition on a 'modern filmmaker'; which was literally half a dozen screens showing inane, pretentious rubbish: a horse's eye, a dog abandoned in a car, a dog in a pond... idiotic nonsense. Utterly insulting. This museum is an affront to not only film but the arts in general.
Written October 15, 2023
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T RD
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Stunning building and location but museum exhibitions (permanent and temporary ) are light weight with little value or information. I wouldn’t bother going again. Hardly befits a city like something you’d see in a village library.
Written April 28, 2023
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Always in the front
London, UK13 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I was recommended visiting this museum by a friend to create your own flip book!
But, this museum has so much more to offer!
Myself and partner were blown away by the interactive exhibitions at this museum!
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly!
Don’t forget to take part in the quiz at their permanent exhibition and also visit the Werner Herzog – The Ecstatic Truth exhibition while it is still available.
Give yourself a few hours to really explore and appreciate all of what the museum has to offer!
But, this museum has so much more to offer!
Myself and partner were blown away by the interactive exhibitions at this museum!
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly!
Don’t forget to take part in the quiz at their permanent exhibition and also visit the Werner Herzog – The Ecstatic Truth exhibition while it is still available.
Give yourself a few hours to really explore and appreciate all of what the museum has to offer!
Written September 23, 2023
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Girl Takes Mundo
Manchester, UK203 contributions
Feb 2023 • Business
The Eye Film Museum in Amsterdam is a cool and surprisingly immersive destination for movie and non movie lovers alike. I found myself very captivated here during my visit. You can easily get here by also catching one of the free ferries across the water.
Written June 5, 2023
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Suncatcher26
Istanbul, Türkiye116 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Museum building impressive. Cinema as well as museum. Cafe and expedition hall.
Entrance around 11€ per adult.
From central station you take the free ferry over to the museum.
Entrance around 11€ per adult.
From central station you take the free ferry over to the museum.
Written January 26, 2020
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Hi are you able to buy a flip book without having to pay for a ticket to enter the museum?
Written April 18, 2023
Hi are you able to buy a flip book without having to pay for a ticket to enter the museum?
Written April 18, 2023
Per accedere alla terrazza e al ristorante qual'e' il costo del biglietto? Grazie
Written January 28, 2020
Complementing: you can go just to the restaurants our to the outside area because the exhibition is in a separate area.
Written May 24, 2018
Non saprei io mi sono fermata al punto ristoro! 😜
Comunque penso non più di un'ora a meno che non ci sia un evento particolare
Written August 20, 2017
Ciao, ho letto che c'è un free ferry boat per arrivare ad Amsterdam Noord con al seguito anche le bici ma volevo esserne certa.
E' vero che è gratis? devo comunque fare i biglietti? se sì mi sapere indicare quanto costano? perchè dal sito di GVB, la liea ferry non ho capito...
linea 901 andata e 907 il ritorno?
Grazie mille!
Written May 28, 2017
il collegamento é gratuito, basta seguire le persone sotto la stazione ferroviaria, l'imbarco é comodissimo sul molo dietro la stazione (con il centro di Amsterdam alle spalle) facilissimo....
Written May 29, 2017
Hi. What can I see with my I Amsterdam City Card? What is not included?
Olá. O que eu posso ver no EYE com o I Amsterdam City Card?
Written October 17, 2016
Magda, não deixe de ir ao A'Dam Lookout, o prédio bacana que fica ao lado do Eye Museum. A vista de lá é das melhores e no térreo tem uma loja cheia de coisas e livros bons. Outro lugar com vista muito boa é bem no centro: procure pela confeitaria "Blue", vai realmente gostar
Written October 20, 2016
You'll likely take the ferry back and forth so factor in that time as well. We spent about an hour on exhibits and also had a fabulous lunch on the patio of the restaurant. Then watched one of the advertised films. Also leave enough time to walk around the area when you leave the museum ... past the Tolhiustuin and the Tolhuis and down Buiksloterweg, along the canal. Quite delightful. If you want the best coffee in Amsterdam stop at a little cafe, within the co op on Tolhuisweg. It is called Pussy Galore. Unassuming, but delightful. A young woman from New Zealand owns it, if I remember correctly, and she makes delicious snacks and the best coffee I have tasted in a long time:-)
Written September 2, 2016
Tom S
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hi Vagelis,
Drinks start at around 2,50. You can pay with cash in the restaurant but at the tcketcounter and in our shop you cvan only pay by card.
Hope to see you soon!
Written September 30, 2015
How much does it cost to get in
Written April 7, 2015
The institute and exhibition is free, but you need to buy a ticket to see a film. Enjoy!
Written April 8, 2015
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