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Family Visit to Eye Filmmuseum

A guide to navigating Amsterdam's iconic cinema and film culture destination with children.

Eye Filmmuseum offers a unique environment for families interested in the art and history of cinema. This page helps you plan your visit by highlighting key considerations for groups with children. We recommend checking the official website for the latest details on age-appropriate screenings and facility availability.

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Family visits at Eye Filmmuseum

Eye Filmmuseum offers an exciting, hands-on cinematic experience for families with interactive animation tables, specialized film screenings, and creative workshops.

Eye Filmmuseum provides a welcoming environment for families to discover the world of moving images in Amsterdam. The museum engages younger visitors through a variety of dedicated programs and interactive installations that explore film history and creation. With activities specifically tailored for different age groups, from toddlers to older children, the venue offers a space where parents and carers can explore cinematic magic alongside their children.

Recommended age: Ages 2–12

Family highlights

Mission Supereyes discovery route booklet for families with children aged 4 to 12.
Cinemini screenings and light-and-shadow play sessions for toddlers aged 2 to 6.
Interactive animation tables to create your own stop-motion film with a phone.
The Flipbook Machine in the permanent What is Film exhibition.
Audio benches playing storytelling clips at the top of the stairs.

Family visit essentials

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What children can see and do

Families can explore the 'What is Film' exhibition, follow a discovery trail booklet, make their own stop-motion and flipbook animations, listen to stories on audio benches, and enjoy dedicated children's cinema screenings.

Age guidance

Activities are carefully tailored by age, featuring Cinemini for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2 to 6), the Mission Supereyes discovery route for kids aged 4 to 12, and Filmmagie workshops starting from age 6. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Practical information

Exhibition tickets are free for children and youth aged 0 to 17, while film screenings require a paid child ticket. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18+) at all times. Note that payment inside the museum is by debit or credit card only.

Family Activities at Eye Filmmuseum

6 activities and resources

Eye Filmmuseum offers a range of family-friendly resources designed to engage children and parents in the world of cinema. These include discovery routes, creative animation workshops, and interactive film experiences suitable for ages two and up. Visitors can explore these activities throughout the museum spaces, from dedicated play areas to hands-on exhibits.

Kids trail

Mission Supereyes Discovery Route

Ages 4–12

Children aged 4 through 12 and their parents or guardians can take on Eye's Mission Supereyes discovery route. Pick up the booklet when you visit the What is Film exhibition and discover the superpowers in your eyes!

Age guidance: Designed for children aged 4 through 12 accompanied by parents or guardians.

Practical information: Available during museum visits; pick up the booklet at the 'What is Film' exhibition.

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Family program

Cinemini: Watch & Play

Ages 2–6

During the holidays and every weekend morning, toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy beautiful short films in the intimate Cinemini cinema, followed by experiments with light and shadow in small play tents and a light landscape.

Age guidance: Specifically tailored for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 to 6, accompanied by parents or grandparents.

Practical information: Takes place every weekend day during holidays and Sunday mornings.

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Family program

Filmmagie: Movies & Creative Activity

Ages 6+

Discover the magic of film with short animations from Eye's extensive collection, then get to work creatively with image and movement in a fun workshop where kids draw their own flipbooks to learn how to animate still images.

Age guidance: Recommended for children aged 6 and up.

Practical information: The activity takes place in the cinema hall.

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Interactive experience

Animation Tables

At the animation tables located on the stairs leading to Cinema 1, you can use your own mobile phone and a free app to make and film your very own stop-motion animations.

Age guidance: Suitable for all ages capable of using a smartphone app.

Practical information: Located on the stairs leading to Cinema 1. Bring your own telephone to participate.

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Interactive experience

Flipbook Machine

Play the leading role in your own mini film: make a physical flipbook in the Flipbook Machine, located inside the permanent exhibition What is Film.

Practical information: Located on the lower level as part of the permanent 'What is Film' exhibition.

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Interactive experience

Audio Benches

Take a seat on the audio benches at the top of the stairs in Eye Filmmuseum and listen to Hiba's cheerful story about voice acting in the film Knor.

Practical information: Located at the top of the stairs in the museum. Headphones are provided on the benches.

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