It houses four cinemas, a large exhibition area, three unique meeting rooms, an education space, a shop, a bar-restaurant, and a series of permanent presentations. What’s more, Eye manages the Dutch film heritage in a state-of-the-art building right next to Eye, where a collection of about 50,000 films is housed, digitised and restored. Have a look at the Making of the Brilliant Biograph to see how our curators work.
Furthermore, Eye manages an extensive national educational programme and is responsible for the promotion of Dutch films abroad and the Dutch submission for the Academy Awards. By combining the past, present, and future of cinema, Eye provides both young and old with an insight into the art and power of the moving image with our pay-off being: “Eye shows you a new perspective”.
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Love film? Support Eye. There are several ways to support Eye, for individuals, companies, and funds. Thanks to them we are guardian, pioneer and guide in the world of film and the art of moving images.
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In the iconic building on the River IJ, Eye organises exhibitions at the interface of film and visual art, and film programmes that shed light on the very earliest film history to the most current developments in society.
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As a Friend you enjoy great discounts and benefits, and you contribute to the preservation of Dutch film heritage and the development of new perspectives.
Generation Eye
The club for the young city dweller, inspiration for the current generation. Young professionals, culture lovers, creators and entrepreneurs between the ages of 25 and 40.
Film clubs
Join one of our Film Clubs and come and watch a skilfully selected programme of pre-premieres, classics and special pre-films together with other enthusiastic fans.
Partners & sponsors
Eye creates tailor-made partnerships and offers a unique platform with a range of possibilities to realise the objectives of corporate partners.
Legacies and donations
Without you, there's no Eye Filmmuseum. Would you like to donate or bequeath to Eye? Or maybe you have a special last wish or want to organise a memorial ceremony in Eye?
“We believe there is no better art form than the art of moving images that show you a different world, time, culture and alternative ways of thinking. To see somebody else’s point of view. As an old African saying goes: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Sandra den Hamer, director of Eye (2007 – 2023)