Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamvsEYE Film Institute Netherlands
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam ranks slightly better than EYE Film Institute Netherlands. Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam scores 92 with recommendations from 9 sources like Concierge, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph Time Out
Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Fodor's "Amsterdam's celebrated treasurehouse of modern art, the Stedelijk finally reopened (in September 2012) following a massive refurbishment of this wedding-cake Neo-Renaissance structure." Full review
Concierge "To our surprise, it's a great backdrop for the Stedelijk's temporary exhibits and permanent collection from Dutch Stijl through the Cobra movement."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built in 1895 to a neo-Renaissance design by AM Weissman, the Stedelijk Museum is the permanent home of the National Museum of Modern Art." Full review
Time Out "The Stedelijk Museum, with its incredibe bath-shaped extension, is Amsterdam's go-to institution for modern and contemporary art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let's start with the wide-angle view: what can we expect from this place?After a stylish renovation in 2012, the original 19th-century museum added a brilliantly odd extension—known by..." Full review
Afar Magazine "The modern art gallery’s controversial new wing (the exterior looks like a giant bathtub) houses a restaurant, a gift store, and expanded exhibition spaces." Full review
Let's Go "There’s no telling what you’ll find at the Stedelijk Museum’s project space, but it seems to usually be some kind of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Collections contain work from 1850 to the present day, from the classics of modern art like Manet, Picasso and Mondrian to the present day." Full review
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Not to be missed is Matisse's La Perruche et la Sirène
The Telegraph "Stylishly revamped after a long closure, the Stedelijk showcases modern and contemporary art from the huge municipal collection." Full review
Time Out "The museum is worth a visit - beautiful surroundings and contemporary art." Full review
EYE Film Institute Netherlands Lonely Planet Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Fodor's Michelin Guide
Frommer's
IJpromenade 1, Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lonely Planet "The museum has a large collection of memorabilia including over half a million photos, 20,000 books and a priceless archive of 37,000 films that are screened." Full review
Time Out "The most important centre for cinematography in the Netherlands, specialising in major retrospectives and edgier contemporary fare." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Devoted to pioneering global filmmakers, but the architecturally curious will enjoy the audacious building." Full review
Afar Magazine "My recent visit to EYE Film Institute Netherlands revealed an homage to international cinema replete with interactive displays, perched like an ivory spaceship ready for launch on the northern bank of the Ij River." Full review
Fodor's "The EYE, whose name is a pun on the pronunciation of IJ, also organizes wonderful exhibitions about film-history-related subjects. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Cinema Museum houses temporary exhibitions, a cinema where arthouse films are screened and a very pleasant gallery café with views of the city and the river." Full review
Frommer's "Its gleaming complex houses four movie theaters, exhibitions, a store, and a restaurant with a sought-after terrace with views." Full review
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EYE is a totally cash-free zone so make sure you go armed with plastic.
