Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, Audiovisual archive and museum in Media Park, Hilversum, Netherlands
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision is a large archive and museum in Hilversum that holds over 750,000 hours of Dutch television, radio recordings, photographs, and other media objects from the country's history. The building sits within a media complex and offers exhibitions along with access to collections for both visitors and researchers.
The institute traces its origins to a film archive founded in 1919 that grew and adapted as new media formats emerged. It took its current form in 2002, becoming the main center for Dutch audiovisual collections.
The institute holds the memory of decades of Dutch broadcasting and shows how the media landscape has shaped daily life and public conversation. Visitors can see how news, entertainment, and information have influenced society throughout the years.
The institute sits in an easily accessible media park and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday. Plan to spend a few hours here, as there is much to explore through exhibitions and collection access.
The building operates an automatic system that records and stores all Dutch public broadcasting content 24 hours a day without requiring manual intervention. This means every broadcast is captured and preserved as soon as it airs.
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