Eye Filmmuseum

I always recommend this spot, especially to friends who are visiting Amsterdam.
The ferry ride is short, the architecture is fabulous, don’t expect a 5 start restaurant it is more like a bread and stuff.
The décor is simple and without obscuring the view.
For a drink with a few friends on a warm summer day, it is perfect. The terrace has different levels, if you are sitting on the top level (like yours truly) there are no staff to wait on you if you have heels on (like yours truly) ask your guy friends to get the drinks, you don’t want to walk down these stairs (hahaha) bare feet is yucky, there are cigarette butts all over.
They serve a fantastic Pino Grigio
The staff; friendly, busy eye candy.
The toilette always clean.
Would I recommend, yes
Would I go back: every time

I wasn’t impressed by the exhibition, but the building is extraordinary — and the permanent collection (which is small but includes early film inventions and clips from old films). Worth a visit, but it wouldn’t be on the short list if you’re only in Amsterdam for a few days!

Very interesting museum for photography and film lovers! The basement exhibition had green screen, VR and other cool technology that visitors can interact with. You can even record a short video that will be converted into a flipbook!
Rotating exhibitions, I loved the collection of old camera and movie posters. Beautiful view looking over the river towards Amsterdam main station.

Quality not quantity but ridiculously small. Went to this place because it was next to our lodging. They don’t accept cash and its 10 euros to get in. The exhibits are very good, but there are less than 20 of them. Except to be in and out in under an hour.
I’m would have thought with such good exhibits, they might expand it.

Cool place behind Centraal Station in Amsterdam. You have to get a free ferry across the IJ. The building housing EYE is truly impressive. Proof indeed that modern architecture can surprise and please. The films on show are really interesting, a nice selection of movies from across the world. I also like the gift shop– it has a huge range of items, many of which made me laugh out loud as I took a browse through.
There is a nice-​looking restaurant on site as well, though I avoided that due to the high prices. However, if you’re a fan of architecture and/​or of cinema, this is worth checking out.

Well, the building itself is impressive and they have a nice terrace and café. I was not overly impressed with the exhibits and the teenagers were just bored.
A trip to the Eye with the short ferry ride from the station make for a nice bike ride from the center of Amsterdam. Not much else I can say.

Had a lovely evening here last night, despite the storm that whipped in as we were finishing dinner. We were an hour late. for our terrace reservation and I am incredibly surprised to say that they held our table for 8! Food is very good and servers were incredibly friendly, if somewhat understaffed. The friendliness outweighed the low staff to patron ratio. The location cannot be beat!

I believe one of the best projects Amsterdam has ever created was the Eye FilmInstituut. I believe it raised the bar for Amsterdam. There is more to Amsterdam than the alluring tourist trap. What I love about this place the most? Lunch on the patio when the sun is out. Also, I am really impress with how great the customer service is here, despite the fact that they are always busy. Also for Celiac folks they have a few gluten-​free items on the menu. So make sure to ask about it, if you don’t spot it on the menu.

Diez estrellas.
si te gusta el cine es un MUST.
Un museo de arte moderno, salas de cine, museo del cine, un gran coffee shop y aparte un edificio de la puta madre que es genial.
Queda medio alejado, si. Tenés que tomar un ferry (son gratis) desde en frente de la central station, pero la verdad es que está sobre la costa, es hermoso a la noche y sobre el atardecer.
Las salas son cómodas, hay lindos baños, free wifi y lockers para guardar mochilas.
No se pierdan el store de cosas de cine. Carísimo, pero hay cosas muy copadas.

The Eye Film Institute is housed in a world-​class structure that stands along the IJ. –more than just a ‘museum space’, the EYE shows an array of interesting films, both new and old, from all over the globe. My partner and I saw (finally in its entirety) Rebel Without A Cause on our visit. The theater is fairly spacious and tidy. –comfy seats & solid sound system.
EYE hosts both a permanent and rotating film exhibit, separate entrance fees for each or one may purchase a ‘combi-​ticket’, save some ducketts, and see both. There’s a wee gift shop one can peruse for a card, book, fridge magnet, etc.
The spacious café, with seats along the large, glass façade, is also accessible to the non-​exhibit going public. It’s simply just a visual treat to walk in, look around, then take a seat on a wide stairway that takes one up above the café space itself. From that perch one has a lovely view of not only the IJ and city beyond, but also of the café-​goers.
Easy access makes visiting the EYE painfully simple. Film-​fans, architecture buffs and tourists simply looking to see what lies beyond the usual canal-​laden streets would do well to visit the EYE.

The area it is in gets it five stars, what a view from the dining area, which was great and just commuting there was just a joy. The design of building it is housed in is an excellent piece of architecture.
Not knowing what to really expect… when you enter, you are at a front desk with cinema choices and what dawns on me is this is a theatre like setup. It’s for those who really get into film and cinema. It is not your average modern movies. I think one of my other friends who gets into classic movies and media would have appreciated this more so. I’m not saying I did not, but it could have used more to wake up the non-​film buff in me. I can appreciate classic cinema projected onto the walls and screens but I’m just not into old films unless it provides more education or a point. It does but for the film lover. This museum showcased much international cinema and had many international movies including classic American. But basically it’s just pieces of films deemed worthy to be shown, posters and basically a place to watch movies. It was a nice experience.
The gift shop was small and had a bunch of cool movie related items. And I really liked the «Body Paint» motion detecting screen that would stream an array of colors as you move infront of it, that was super fun.
The museum itself gets four stars.

Outstanding.
An awesome place to spend an evening as tourist especially one in tune with film and cinema.
I was in Amsterdam for business and my cousin took me here! It was a dramatic environment change than where I was staying in the old downtown near Rembrandt square.
Fortunately for me, if it wasn’t for my native cousins, I would’ve thought Amsterdam was just canals and historical architecture.
We ate at the eye film museum. Something tells me that their food isn’t all it has to offer. The place looks beautiful with modern styles and swanky settings.
The food was satisfactory. I wouldn’t say unique to Amsterdam but the flavors hit the spot for a comfortable yet elegant setting.
The ice cream with salted nuts and caramel stood out to me the most. A very nice pairing with the cold and sweet ice cream with warm also sweet caramel. The nuts added a nice texture.
But as I mention, the food isn’t all you come here for and next time I will make sure make time for exploring the museum itself. Be sure to take in the view!

The eye:
— A gorgeous building.
— Beautiful terrace overlooking ‘t IJ water.
— Easy to get to with the free Ferry.
So why only 3 stars compared to everyone elses 4 or 5 stars?
— I simply expected more! Maybe it was all the reviews that build up the suspense of visiting EYE, I don’t know but I do know that I was dissapionted with mostly 2 aspects:
1. The museum in the basement — I went here with my Niece and Nephew as I thought it would be a fun educational place with lots to offer. Or so I was told. In stead we arrived here and basically there were only 3 things to see and do: 1. create your own clip, 2. The movie room with legendary movie clips — which granted was nice to see.3. The private movie cabins where you can play movie quizes and watch more clips.
I was hoping to see:
— Old projectors, Camera’s and other equipment
— how films where created through time from black and white to color
I just believe that when it comes to this museum aspect they could have done more!
Then the restaurant. This was the biggest dissapointment:
— Slow service (eventhough it wasn’t full)
— Staff that clearly is annoyed when you only ask for drinks and not food
— Takes forever to get your check at the end
All and all dissapointing experience, I don’t think I will be back!
Although please note: I cannot comment on the cinema or food as I haven’t been to a movie or had food there.

5 star review, simply because EYE has done a outstanding job.
Not only is the museum astonishing to watch, it’s also build next to the Amstel so visitors have a great view on the Amsterdam cities skyline.

I was hesitant to write a review about EYE Filminstituut because I would hate for it to be overrun by tourists. But no matter, it is too wonderful to be ignored. No one ever talks about this place. It should really be a staple for visiting Amsterdam.
The design of the building is interesting to engage with and ‘look’ at. It costs money to see the temporary exhibitions but the basement level is free. It’s a unique set up in that the EYE contains a movie theater, café and a gallery space. I cannot comment on the quality of the food but the selection of films to watch are excellent.
Calling all cinephiles! This is the place to visit.

peut très c’est bien pour les étudiants… ou bien pour voir un film… sinon il n’y a rien a voir. ou peut le restaurant à une vue sur le ville… mais c’est marrant de prendre le ferry pour y arriver

In all the times I’ve come been to Amsterdam, I never took the time to even look behind Centraal Station. If you do, you’ll be surprised to find a free ferry that goes across the harbor to what I like to call the Sydney Opera House of Amsterdam lol. It’s a gorgeous building and really worth checking out. I was hoping to have drinks on the harbor but most of the building was closed for a special event… next time.

This museum is really impressive, and in my humble opinion a «must see» in Amsterdam.
Why?:
— entire architectural concept of the building is designed by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, who apart other masterpieces, designed also Berlin Library, Casa Invisible or Serpente Chair. Museum building is very dynamic from outside, and absolutely stunning from inside!
It’s Café&Restaurant feels like easygoing ancient theater with modern elements all over the place, and exhibition rooms are having sophisticated darkened walls, appropriate lights, great sound, and all the rest one might need for 100% experience of such space.
— temporary exhibition of Quay Brothers, who definitely worth to be known and explored, since these twins are the most deep and obscure filmmakers I dare to recommend. Fantastic.
— you are getting to this museum by little shuttle boat from Centraal Station, that is quite impressive by its frequency, and easy «goingness» if such word exits :) Simply, you come, catch little boat, and in 5 minutes, you are there … ready for your new experience :)
— Although EYE Filminstituut is focused more on Dutch Film than on international scene, they are not leaving international visitors alone. Plenty of international movies are being played at their cinemas, and all main descriptions over exhibitions are in offered in English as well.
I certainly can imagine to have it done better, but so far this is the best Film museum I have ever been to!

Update: I have checked out their weekly film event for toddlers, called cinemini. Every Sunday at 10:30 (except in the summer) they show a 30 minute film for little kids in a theater with soft lighting and sound, so you can get your child used to being in a movie theater. After the movie they can play with cutting pieces of black paper and putting them on a projector, and playing with shadow puppets. Tickets sell out at least a week in advance, so you have to reserve your seat early.
One caveat I have is their website says mom and dad can sit and enjoy a cappuccino while their little ones play, guided by members of a theater group. This is a lie. There is no guidance provided for the children, no babysitting, nothing, so you have to entertain your own damn kids yourself. They helpfully leave out cups full of scissors for the kids to play with as an incentive to make you pay attention to them. So if you don’t want your 2 year old learning about cutting and stabbing, you better be on the lookout.
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I’ve only visited the café, but oh my god is service slow. You could practically watch a movie in the time it takes for the bartender to get you your drink while you’re standing there right in front of her waiting, staring, wondering if you’ve turned invisible somehow. And the ice cream! Just a few tiny scoops of bland tasteless ice cream for like 4 €. It’s pretty ridiculous.
The view from the patio is amazing though, and I hear good things about the movies, but the café, ugh.

Location, location, location! I think that the joy of visiting the EYE (other than seeing a film of course) is all about sitting on the patio in the sun and taking in the view of the waterway and Amsterdam ‘skyline’. I haven’t toured the space or seen a film, but I’ve visited the restaurant and enjoyed the experience. I recommend a drop-​in, even if only for the view.

The outside is astounding. Take the free ferry behind Central station. It’s fun. Two exhibits. The exhibit downstairs is permanent and free. There are interactive displays. You will see snippets of films that involve the themes of color, exploration, movie stars, slapstick, magic, the Netherlands. from 1898 to the present.
The present, not permanent exhibit is the work of Johan van der Keuken, a film maker who was concerned with social injustice and displayed in film collage at times. Very worthwhile exhibit.
Terrace view toward the city is stunning.

Ein wunderbares neues Museum.
Das Restaurant ist einfach an einer tollen Location, direkt am Wasser. Man kommt vom Hauptbahnhof gut mit der Fähre nach Noord und von der Fährstation aus läuft man 5 Minuten zum Museum. Besonders die Terrasse ist im Sommer ein toller Platz mit toller aussicht über das Wasser.
Das Essen und der Kaffee sind gut. Die Preise sind halt normale Amsterdamer Preise. Für Deutsche ungewöhnlich hoch, aber das ist nunmal in der ganzen Stadt so.
Das Museum selbst bietet immer wechselnde Ausstellungen zum Thema Film. Billig ist es nicht, sogar mit der Museumskarte muss man noch draufzahlen, weil eigentlich jede wechselnde Ausstellung als Sonderausstellung deklariert wird. Als ich da war, gab es eine Sonderausstellung und die Dauerausstellung, die allerdings wirklich nicht groß und nicht interessant ist. Und das Angebot mit dem Kino ist für Noord natürlich toll. Bisher gab es hier nicht sooo viel zu tun.
Fazit: Eine starke Aufwertung von Amsterdam Noord, das sowieso immer attraktiver wird.

Das neue Filmmuseum mit Sammlung, Kinos, Bar und Restaurant direkt hinter dem Bahnhof Amsterdam Central legt einen fantastischen Grundstein für die kulturelle Entwicklung von Amsterdam-​Noord.
Auf dem ehemaligen Shell-​Gelände dahinter soll noch viel Kreatives und Kulturelles seinen Platz finden.
Mit diesem Ort ist architektonisch eine Perle hinzugekommen. Hat mich zunächst die kühle Dynamik des Gebäudes abgeschreckt, so hat sie mich schon beim Eintreten für sich eingenommen. Aus immer anderen Blickwinkeln schaut man auf das Wasser und die Stadt. Aus immer anderen Winkeln kommt Licht herein.
Also nicht nur ein Augenschmaus, wenn man dort einen Film sieht, auch wenn man sich einfach auf die Blicke einlässt, die der Architekt ausgewählt hat.
Der Raum, der wie eine Arena durch seine Höhe und seine Treppenstufen erscheint ist trotz der Größe gemütlich, die Menschen kommen dort von oben aus den Kinos und sitzen auf den Treppenstufen mit Kaffee, Torte oder Aperitiv. Menschen aller Altersstufen und von chic bis leger sind zu finden. Eine entspannte Mischung die an diesem Ort gut zusammen geht.

What a jewel! This place is a must see when you’re in Amsterdam, just a 5min ferry ride from the Center.
The building in itself is a work of Art you could spend hours just staring at it (outside, inside, front, back.)
I attended the William Kentridge exhibition and I was mesmerized.
They only take credit card (ticket and boutique, not the bar) so make sure if you have a functioning credit card on you.