The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam features a dynamic program of exhibitions exploring the world of cinema. These shows delve into film history, craft, and contemporary moving images, offering visitors unique perspectives. This page helps you understand the types of cinematic explorations and themed displays you can typically expect.
Explore professional special effects through a unique interactive cinematic experience.
Step into a scene using chroma key technology to replicate techniques used by professional filmmakers. You can digitally replace backgrounds and receive your personal creation via email.
Green Screen
A permanent look at historical cinema devices and cameras.
Discover how early cinema technology evolved through iconic artifacts like Mutoscope viewers and Kinamo cameras. This display showcases the essential tools that helped visionaries capture moving images for the global film industry.
Film Equipment Collection
Discover original production objects and techniques from five iconic Dutch animators.
This permanent space showcases the patience and precision behind Dutch animated films produced between 1950 and 2010. Guests engage with physical artifacts including sketches and puppets that bring the artistry of cinema history to life.
Animation Gallery
Delve into cinema history and create animations at this interactive exhibit.
Explore the captivating 'Wat is film?' exhibition, a permanent fixture at Eye Filmmuseum. Discover the journey of moving images, from early cameras to modern animation. Engage with interactive stations to understand filmmaking technology and create your own flipbook or animated sequences.
Wat is film? Exhibition
Discover the magic of 35mm and 70mm projection artistry.
Explore Eye Filmmuseum's Celluloid program, dedicated to preserving and showcasing films in their original analogue formats. Experience superior visual quality and the unique cinematic tradition of physical film prints.
Celluloid Program
Explore filmmaking techniques with captivating stories overlooking the river IJ.
Sit down at the Eye Filmmuseum's Audio benches for a unique listening experience. Enjoy 5-minute stories about classic films, presented in rich 3D spatial sound. This permanent installation explores cinematic techniques and offers views of the river IJ.
Audio Benches
An immersive journey into the moving image through interactive displays.
Experience the permanent 'What is Film?' exhibition at Eye Filmmuseum. Engage with rare cinematic artifacts, explore the mechanics of early filmmaking, and create animated films. This display offers a hands-on exploration of film's evolution for every visitor.
What is Film?
Global experts discuss audiovisual heritage and evolving film culture.
Join the Eye International Conference 2026 to explore innovative approaches to film programming and heritage. This event brings together researchers, curators, and enthusiasts to shape the future of cinematic culture.
Film Programming ConferenceExplore professional special effects through a unique interactive cinematic experience.
Step into a scene using chroma key technology to replicate techniques used by professional filmmakers. You can digitally replace backgrounds and receive your personal creation via email.
Green ScreenA permanent look at historical cinema devices and cameras.
Discover how early cinema technology evolved through iconic artifacts like Mutoscope viewers and Kinamo cameras. This display showcases the essential tools that helped visionaries capture moving images for the global film industry.
Film Equipment CollectionDiscover original production objects and techniques from five iconic Dutch animators.
This permanent space showcases the patience and precision behind Dutch animated films produced between 1950 and 2010. Guests engage with physical artifacts including sketches and puppets that bring the artistry of cinema history to life.
Animation GalleryDelve into cinema history and create animations at this interactive exhibit.
Explore the captivating 'Wat is film?' exhibition, a permanent fixture at Eye Filmmuseum. Discover the journey of moving images, from early cameras to modern animation. Engage with interactive stations to understand filmmaking technology and create your own flipbook or animated sequences.
Wat is film? ExhibitionDiscover the magic of 35mm and 70mm projection artistry.
Explore Eye Filmmuseum's Celluloid program, dedicated to preserving and showcasing films in their original analogue formats. Experience superior visual quality and the unique cinematic tradition of physical film prints.
Celluloid ProgramExplore filmmaking techniques with captivating stories overlooking the river IJ.
Sit down at the Eye Filmmuseum's Audio benches for a unique listening experience. Enjoy 5-minute stories about classic films, presented in rich 3D spatial sound. This permanent installation explores cinematic techniques and offers views of the river IJ.
Audio BenchesAn immersive journey into the moving image through interactive displays.
Experience the permanent 'What is Film?' exhibition at Eye Filmmuseum. Engage with rare cinematic artifacts, explore the mechanics of early filmmaking, and create animated films. This display offers a hands-on exploration of film's evolution for every visitor.
What is Film?Global experts discuss audiovisual heritage and evolving film culture.
Join the Eye International Conference 2026 to explore innovative approaches to film programming and heritage. This event brings together researchers, curators, and enthusiasts to shape the future of cinematic culture.
Film Programming Conference
Explore 25 pivotal films from 2001 and their cultural significance.
This Eye Filmmuseum exhibition explores the year 2001, commemorating its 25th anniversary. The program features 25 films from that era, highlighting its significance in film, technology, and broader societal shifts. Engage with a unique cinematic reflection on a pivotal cultural period.
2001: A Time Capsule
A searing drama exploring family decay and societal tensions.
Dive into the world of "La ciénaga," an exhibition showcasing Lucrecia Martel's powerful cinematic vision. Witness a family's disintegration and the societal undercurrents during a stifling Argentinian summer.
La ciénaga Exhibition
Featuring Isabelle Huppert's award-winning performance as Erika Kohut.
Explore Michael Haneke's "La pianiste," a powerful film about a repressed piano teacher's complex inner life. This psychological drama delves into themes of desire, voyeurism, and control, offering a compelling cinematic experience.
View Film Screening
Sing along with Mike & Molly learning colors, shapes, and numbers.
This charming musical film follows two sheep celebrating their birthdays on a farm. Designed for children, it features delightful songs and engaging lessons on fundamental concepts like colors, shapes, and numbers.
Mike & Molly Film
Artists question historical representation in colonial-era films.
Discover new art inspired by Eye's archival colonial films from Indonesia and Suriname. This exhibition features eleven artists who critically examine historical narratives and power structures. Engage with unique interpretations of film heritage through their insightful creations.
Eye(s) Open Exhibition
Annual lecture series with global experts on the future of cinema programming.
Delve into the 'Film Heritage in Practice' series from 2026, featuring research and archival work. Learn how film collections and diverse programming shape cinema's global history. This series presents contributions from archivists and film professionals.
Film Heritage LecturesDiscover multimedia art and film projects influenced by a celebrated performer.
Explore 'Tilda Swinton – Ongoing,' an exhibition showcasing the influential performer's collaborations with renowned artists and filmmakers. Immerse yourself in installations, short films, and personal objects that highlight Swinton's impact on contemporary art and cinema. This unique presentation offers insights into her creative journey and partnerships.
Tilda Swinton Exhibition
An acclaimed Oscar-nominated filmmaker's critical look at image-making.
Experience Garrett Bradley's first European solo museum exhibition, 'Revolutions.' This unique presentation explores how visual media shapes our perception through narrative and experimental film. Engage with critical insights into American visual culture and artistic experimentation.
Garrett Bradley ExhibitionA curated selection of artistic and historical programs to explore.
Delve into the vibrant world of Amsterdam's museum programs, showcasing a variety of themes from contemporary art to historical artifacts. Uncover engaging cultural exhibitions across the city's numerous venues, offering enriching experiences for all interests.
