Eye Filmmuseum

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Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod

The first comprehensive Dutch exhibition on Austrian filmmaker Ulrich Seidl, gathering early, little-known and newly commissioned film works about ordinary lives in late-capitalist society.

Now showing19 Sept – 31 Jan 2027€16.50

Permanent Collections

Film Equipment from the Collection

Display tables of cinema apparatus: a Mitchell 35mm Hollywood camera, a mutoscope running Chaplin's The Waiter, a magic lantern, and the Kinamo Joris Ivens used to shoot De brug.

Permanent collection€16.50

Animation Gallery

Puppets, animation cels, original drawings and film strips from five iconic Dutch animators of 1950-2010, shown alongside the techniques behind puppet, mosaic, rotoscope and cel animation.

Permanent collection€16.50

Poster Gallery

A rotating hang from Eye's 64,000 film posters on the walls of Cinemas 2 and 3, tracking a century of both cinema history and graphic design.

Permanent collection€16.50

Mini Cinemas

Private one-person viewing pods where you pick from hundreds of classics and unknown gems, from Scorsese to Ozu, or follow a guided thematic trip through film history.

Permanent collection€16.50

What is Film?

Eye's permanent presentation traces the moving image from magic lanterns to today, spread across the ground floor and the building, with collection objects, interactive installations and film-making stations.

Permanent collection€16.50

Film Catcher

An award-winning immersive installation: use filter words like 'red', 'dancing' or 'close-up' to throw and catch clips from Eye's 60,000-film collection across huge projection walls.

Permanent collection€16.50

Nearby

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Nxt Museum

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Oude Kerk

Architecture14 min walk

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Royal Palace Amsterdam

Architecture17 min walk

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NEMO Science Museum

Architecture17 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Eye Filmmuseum cost?

Standard adult admission to Eye Filmmuseum is €16.50. Students €11.50; under-18s, Museumkaart and ICOM free. Film tickets €13.50 separately.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Eye Filmmuseum?

Eye Filmmuseum is open Exhibitions Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00; closed Mondays (open Mondays 10:00-19:00 during Dutch school holidays). Box office and building open Mon 18:00-22:00, Tue-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00, depending on the last screening. Closed on King's Day (27 April). The temporary gallery also closes between exhibitions for installation and dismantling.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Eye Filmmuseum?

Eye Filmmuseum is located at IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Amsterdam-Noord area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Buiksloterweg ferry pier (free F3 ferry, 3 min walk), Amsterdam Centraal (IJzijde exit, then F3 ferry) and Bus 38 from Amsterdam-Noord.

What can I see at Eye Filmmuseum?

Sculptural white museum on the IJ waterfront: a national film archive of 60,000 films, four cinemas and bold artist exhibitions. Current highlights include Film Equipment from the Collection, Animation Gallery and Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod.

Do I need to book Eye Filmmuseum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Eye Filmmuseum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.