Media city Hilversum
In Sound & Vision
Made in Gooi region - Hollywood of the lowlands
The home base of legendary Dutch TV shows and the iconic Top 2000 music café. Step into the magical world of sound and vision. The Media Park, Media Museum, and the Dutch Institute for Sound & Vision make Hilversum the flourishing media heart of the Netherlands. In terms of music, Gooi & Vecht also leads the way with world-class festivals and orchestras.
Media Park Hilversum
Home of celebrities
Take the Hillywood tour through the Media Park. Do the Dutch Walk of Fame, rummage around in the enormous props repository, and see where shows such as The Voice and Big Brother originated. Discover it all at the largest media park in Europe.
Everything about Hilversum
Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision
Unique museum tour through your media world
In the colourful, iconic building of Sound & Vision, you will experience media in all its facets. Dive into your own media life in the world's most interactive Media Museum with more than 50 'games', hundreds of hours of audiovisual material and many objects from media history. Here you go on a voyage of discovery through the media landscape of the past, present and future. Please note the museum presentation is in Dutch.
Experience the world of media
Museum Hilversum
An ode to photography
Admire the work of top photographers, visit the annual highlight – the Silver Camera exhibition – and be inspired by up-and-coming media talent. All the ingredients needed for a tantalizing experience in the beautiful old town hall.
Plan your visit
Media culture - Stimulate your senses
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Festivals
Festivals
From jazz festivals to chamber concerts. Gooi & Vecht offers a wide range of high-class, small-scale music events.
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Wisseloord studios
Wisseloord studios
Legendary music studios where top artists such as Elton John, 50 Cent and Armin van Buuren record their tracks.
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The Broadcasting Music Center
The Broadcasting Music Center
Homebase of the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Groot Omroepkoor, and Metropole Orchestra. Enjoy concert programs with top ensembles.
Living in luxury
A day as a Gooische vrouw
Shop in Laren's finest boutiques and luxury home furnishing shops with the latest trends, have lunch among the rich and famous and sip prosecco at a Gooische hotspot straight out of your favourite TV series.
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