The EYE Film Museum is the national film archive of the Netherlands, combining museum, cinema and film archive under one roof. Officially opened in 2012, designed by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, the building stands out for its flowing architectural lines and spatial connections between different levels. Inside, four screening rooms with a total of 640 seats are scattered where films from home and abroad are shown. Visitors experience a dynamic architectural flow, with spaces connected visually and functionally.
The collection includes about 1,500 film sets and an extensive archive of both historical and contemporary films. The museum highlights film not only as entertainment but primarily as an art form and cultural memory. This translates into changing exhibitions that explore topics such as film history and artistic interpretations. Recent exhibitions such as "Vive le cinéma!" and "Chantal Akerman - Passages" demonstrate the diversity within the medium.
The building offers more than just movie passages; public spaces such as a restaurant and various exhibition areas are also part of the overall concept. The waterfront location and terrace offer an extra dimension to the visit, overlooking the IJ River. In addition, the museum is an intellectual center with collaborations, including with the University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University.
The building offers more than film passages; public spaces such as a restaurant and various exhibition areas are also part of the overall concept.
This museum focuses on film in all its forms, both as an artistic expression and as a cultural heritage that is closely preserved.