Do you remember your first visit to the cinema? That moment when the spark ignited a lifelong passion for film? Eye has been preserving and celebrating that love of film for over 75 years.
Leaving a legacy to Eye
Without you, there's no Eye Filmmuseum. Would you like to donate or bequeath to Eye? Or maybe you have a special last wish or want to organise a memorial ceremony in Eye?
Annelien Winters
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By leaving a legacy to Eye, you ensure your love for film lives on.
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Home of film
Eye is the home of film and the only film museum in the Netherlands. Eye has existed since 1945 and boasts a rich history. As a film enthusiast, you may have visited Eye often: for a special screening, to meet others, to learn about traditional filmmaking techniques, or perhaps with (grand)children for a film workshop. A legacy gift is a way to turn those memories into something lasting.
Eye ensures that everyone—young or old, whether familiar with film or not—can experience this power. Through restoration projects, educational programs for children and schools, exhibitions, and film screenings, we continue to give meaning to the moving image—past, present, and future.
Donating material to Eye
If you are considering donating films, equipment, and other film-related materials, you can find more information here.
More informationWhy leave a legacy to Eye?
By including Eye in your will, you pass on your love of film. You contribute to the continuation of the many projects Eye undertakes. Examples include:
- Preservation of Dutch film heritage
- Restoration of old films from the Eye collection
- Inspiring future generations about film through educational programmes
- Leading film programmes and exhibitions
- Making film accessible to everyone
In addition, if you wish, you will become a member of the U&Eye Fund and enjoy special privileges.
Eye has the important task of managing and preserving Dutch film heritage. Through your legacy, you contribute to the preservation of this unique heritage.
6 steps to include Eye Filmmuseum in your testament
For more information on how to leave a charitable bequest, please visit the Dutch side of this page.
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Special wish or memorial ceremony
Do you have a special request we can assist you with?
Our building on the IJ is a wonderful place to celebrate life, both while we are here and after we are gone. We offer you the opportunity to create new memories together, whether during your lifetime or after your passing.
For instance, you can bid a personal farewell to loved ones by gathering in one of our screening rooms to watch your favourite film or a compilation of clips you have selected.
A memorial gathering is also an option. We offer surviving relatives the chance to honour someone’s life with an intimate group at Eye, perhaps by screening their favourite film. Alternatively, films that beautifully illustrate the diverse ways people cope with grief and loss can be a fitting choice for such an occasion. Sometimes, recognising yourself in another person’s story can bring comfort, or film can help in processing grief.
Contact us
Do you have any questions? We'd be happy to think through different scenarios with you.
Contact Annelien Winters