May holidays in Eye

During the May break, there’s something fun to do every day for children at Eye: from free activities and a discovery trail to the best films. Create your own mosaic animation film, watch Minoes on the big screen, discover the magic of film at Filmmagie, come and play at Cinemini, and much more!

Close-up of an animation table where someone is placing mosaic tiles.

Free activity: Mosaic animation (6+)

Join our free 20–30 minute activity on 29 April, 1 and 2 May! Pick mosaic tiles in your favorite color and bring them to life on our animation tables. Book your time slot and get started right away.

Tip: Combine this activity with a movie or the discovery route Mission Super Eyes (free up to age 17).

Children making sounds effects in cinima hall

Filmmagie

After watching a few beautiful short films from Eye’s extensive collection, there is a creative activity for the children in which they get to work with the movement of images.

Toddlers play with light boxes during Cinemini

Cinemini: watch & play (2+)

During the holidays there is Cinemini for toddlers and preschoolers every weekend day in the enchanting Cinemini cinema. Enjoy beautiful films and then play in a light landscape.

Discovery route for families

Go on a mission together in the exhibition, free for 17 and under. Pick up the booklet when you visit the exhibition and discover the superpowers in your eyes!

still Mike & Molly vieren feest (Nick Driessen, NL 2026)

Mike & Molly vieren feest

Cute, fun, musical film for children they can sing along to, laugh and move to. Springtime on the farm means time for a birthday!

still Minoes (Vincent Bal, NL 2001)

Minoes

Marvellous film version of Annie M.G. Schmidt’s beloved book. Miss Minoes (Carice van Houten) helps journalist Tibbe (Theo Maassen) in his hunt for news.

still Mira (Marie Limkilde, DK 2026)

Mira

In this refreshing Danish youth film, twelve-year-old Mira’s life changes drastically when her best friend Naja suddenly starts getting interested in boys and make-up.

poster Space Cadet (Kid Koala, Canada 2025)

Children's screenings

You can see the best children's films on Eye's four screens: every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and daily during the school holidays.

Make a flipbook

Play the leading role in your own mini film: make a flip book in the Flipbook Machine in Eye. Part of the exhibition What is Film.

Audio benches

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

A child moves shapes over a light box in the animation table in Eye

Create your own animation

Make a stop-motion video for free on the animation tables with your own phone. On 28 & 30 Dec and 2 & 3 Jan between 14:00-16:00, a professional animator will help you get started.

With your Stadspas you can visit a film or activity for only €2.00.