Eye Filmmuseum Hours: Timings and more

Eye Filmmuseum is open every day, with film screenings running into the evening.

Eye Filmmuseum is open every day, with film screenings running into the evening. The exhibitions follow shorter hours and are closed on Mondays outside Dutch school holidays, so use the times below to get the most out of your visit.

Eye Filmmuseum: Operating Hours

Eye Filmmuseum welcomes visitors with the following opening hours:

Box office:

- Monday: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.*
- Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday: 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.*
- Friday - Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.*
* depending on the starting time of the final show. During Dutch school holidays, Eye also opens at 10:00 A.M. on Mondays.

Exhibitions:

- Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
- Monday: Closed, except during Dutch school holidays

Eye Shop:

- Monday - Sunday: Open daily

Restaurant:

- Monday: 6:00 P.M. - midnight (drinks only)
- Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 A.M. - midnight

Eye Study:

- Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (at the Eye Collection Centre, Asterweg 26)

Closures:

- 27 April: King's Day
- 25 and 26 December: Open as usual
- 31 December and 1 January: Slightly different hours
- Saturday 7 November 2026: Closes at 5:00 P.M.; from 7:00 P.M. Eye is open only for Museumnacht visitors

Best Times to Visit:

- Weekdays: Plan an exhibition visit from Tuesday to Friday between 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Remember that the exhibitions are closed on Mondays outside Dutch school holidays.

- Evenings: The box office stays open until the last screening starts, up to 10:00 P.M., or 11:00 P.M. on Fridays and Saturdays, and the bar-restaurant serves until midnight, so Eye is a good choice for an evening film.

- Special Events: Eye Filmmuseum regularly hosts retrospectives, screenings with live music, lectures and festivals, and every exhibition comes with its own film programme, lectures and special performances.

Eye Film Museum: Entry Ticket

Highlights

Discover the artistic and historical dimensions of cinema.

Explore both permanent and changing exhibitions.

Enjoy a refreshing new outlook on film beyond typical entertainment.

Engage with a variety of film styles from classic to experimental.

Visit a museum dedicated to preserving and presenting cinematic heritage.

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How Much Time To Spend At Eye Filmmuseum?

When planning your visit to Eye Filmmuseum, allow around two hours to explore the exhibitions at a relaxed pace. Start with the temporary exhibition, then head to the lower level for the permanent exhibition What is Film?, where you can make a flipbook, step into a film scene with the Green Screen and watch classics in the mini cinemas.

If you would like to see a film as well, add the length of the screening to your plans, and arrive in good time, as latecomers can no longer enter once the film has started.

Leave time for a break at the bar-restaurant, with its views over the IJ, or for a few short stories on the audio benches at the top of the stairs. This flexible timeline suits both casual visitors and film enthusiasts looking for an immersive day at this iconic Amsterdam venue.

Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Filmmuseum Timings

What are the opening hours of Eye Filmmuseum?

The box office is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Tuesday to Thursday and on Sundays, and until 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, closing once the last screening has started. Outside Dutch school holidays, it opens at 6:00 PM on Mondays.

When are the exhibition spaces at Eye Filmmuseum accessible to visitors?

The exhibitions are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. They are closed on Mondays, except during Dutch school holidays, and the temporary exhibition area also closes while exhibitions are being changed.

What are the film screening times at Eye Filmmuseum?

Films are shown every day, and the box office stays open until the last screening starts, up to 10:00 PM, or 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. On Mondays outside school holidays, Eye opens at 6:00 PM.

Are Eye Filmmuseum opening hours the same on weekends?

Yes, the exhibitions are open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. The box office stays open later on Saturdays, until 11:00 PM, and until 10:00 PM on Sundays.

Is there a recommended duration for visiting Eye Filmmuseum?

Allow around two hours for the exhibitions, plus the length of any film you would like to see.

Can I visit Eye Filmmuseum late at night?

Yes, the box office stays open until the last screening starts, up to 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and the bar-restaurant is open until midnight from Tuesday to Sunday.

Are there seasonal changes to Eye Filmmuseum’s opening times?

The regular hours apply all year, with a few exceptions: Eye is closed on King’s Day (27 April), opens at 10:00 AM on Mondays during Dutch school holidays, and has slightly different hours on 31 December and 1 January. It is open as usual on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Do I need to book tickets for specific time slots because of the timings at Eye Filmmuseum?

The Eye Film Museum: Entry Ticket on this page is booked for a date, and you can cancel up to 23:59 on the day before your visit. The exhibitions are open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday.