Practical info & FAQ

It is not possible to hire and buy-out Eye Bar & Restaurant and/or the terrace separately. The restaurant is located in the Arena, the open space in the middle of the museum, which is freely accessible to all visitors. This space is open daily until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. Therefore, an event in the Arena is only possible when the entire venue is hired exclusively. Due to Eye's function as a museum, this can only occur a limited number of times per year. We would be happy to inform you about the possibilities.

Eye Bar & Restaurant does not have private spaces for meetings or lunch/dinner.

The fixed dayparts are different time periods: morning from 8:00 to 12:00, afternoon from 13:00 to 17:00, and evening from 18:00 to 23:00. For a maximum of 1 extra hour, an hourly rate will be charged. When booking a space for two dayparts on the same day, a 20% discount applies. For three dayparts, a 25% discount applies.

All event spaces include Eye furniture and regular cleaning. The prices of the cinemas include projection on the big screen, standard sound & light, and a lectern. The prices of the multi-purpose rooms include a lectern and flipchart. In the Foyer, additionally a narrowcasting screen and wall projection are included.

Besides the hire of the event spaces, we can also provide extra products or services, e.g. catering, staff, guided tours and (extra) audiovisual equipment. This is optional and not included in the venue hire.

Cinema 1 to 4 are only available on weekdays and until maximum 17:00, due to Eye’s public function and own programming. The other event spaces are available in the evenings.

Select Catering is our exclusive partner, so it is not possible to choose another caterer.

Catering for up to 100 people will be provided by Eye Banqueting, an initiative from Select Catering, with special packages tailored for Eye.

For events in the cinemas, multi-purpose rooms and catering areas, catering will be provided by our exclusive caterer Select Catering or Eye Banqueting.

Of course you are welcome for a drink, snack, lunch, or dinner in Eye Bar & Restaurant when you are a small group. A reservation is recommended.

In IJ-Lounge, Waterfront, and Room at the Top you can use the plug & play audiovisual set (projection and sound for your presentation). The rate is € 100 for one daypart and € 150 for two dayparts or more. Up to two microphones can be added for € 85 each. In Studio, you can use a screen on a mobile TV stand.

In all cinemas, projection on the big screen and the standard lighting and sound system are included. For events, additional equipment and extra staff are required.

We strongly recommend our preferred partner BeamSystems. They have worked on all big events with us since the opening and ensure that everything concerning AV runs smoothly. They take care of all technical concerns and your advantage is their knowledge of our building and spaces. Your contact person can advise you when extra AV from BeamSystems is needed.

You are allowed to place it in the private event spaces. The possibilities for branding are numerous, for example via our supplier BrandYourEvent. Since Eye is a museum, it is not permitted to place banners, flags, and other promotional items in all open public areas.

There is an open social Wi-Fi connection available that can be used by all visitors in Eye. This is limited in its up- and download speed. For events we recommend a faster, private connection. For a fee, an extra Wi-Fi hotspot will be installed for this.

More information about nearby parking can be found here.

This is possible at the landing stage at the front of the building, close to the stairs of the main entrance. Boats cannot stay there.

Eye does not have hotel rooms. However, we can advise you about nearby possibilities.

There are various possibilities for Eye extras. For example with a word of welcome from Eye, a video about Eye that is shown during your event, or a tour about the architecture or through the changing exhibition. It is also possible to show unique footage from our collection.

Yes, all spaces are accessible for wheelchair users. More information about accessibility can be found here.

If you have any additional questions or requests, please contact us.

We always recommend that guests use public transport. From the north side at station Amsterdam Centraal, take the free ferry F3 to ‘Buiksloterweg’. This ferry runs 24 hours per day, every few minutes. The total travelling time from Central Station is less than 10 minutes.

The closest parking garage is A'DAM Parking (3 min. by foot).

There are two big parking garages close to station Amsterdam Centraal: Parking Centrum Oosterdok and IJDock car park (20 min. by foot). It is possible to reserve a spot in advance.

Street parking is possible in the Van der Pek neighbourhood (15 min. by foot).

More information about nearby parking can be found here.

Loading and unloading are possible at the supplier entrance at the rear of the premises (North side). If the event is on the first, second or third floor, it is possible to use the elevator at the staff entrance. The various entrances are indicated on this map. Please note: there are no parking spaces.

More information about accessibility can be found here.