CONCERT HALL OF THE 21ST CENTURY
The Muziekgebouw aan t IJ opened its doors to the public in the spring of 2005. This spectacular building has become Amsterdams Concert Hall of the 21st Century, with an exciting, contemporary programme which continually forges links with other eras, styles, cultures and art forms. The Muziekgebouw aan t IJ shows current musical developments in the form of special series, festivals, multimedia concerts and exhibitions.

CULTURAL LOCATION
The Muziekgebouw aan t IJ serves as a cultural anchor - one of the links connecting the newly developed IJ banks with the old heart of the city. The striking building was designed by the Danish architects 3xN and has won various Dutch and international architectural prizes.
An imposing glass facade marks out the spacious public hall, with a grand-café called the Star Ferry, offering visitors a fabulous view of the IJ. The Muziekgebouw aan t IJ consists of a multifunctional state of the art chamber music hall, seating 725, several foyers for workshops and master classes, a smaller hall seating 100, and extensive conference and catering facilities.