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Sound and Vision
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision is an audiovisual archive and museum with collections about radio and television history.
About Sound and Vision
Sound and Vision is the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, an audiovisual archive with museum functions in Hilversum. It covers radio and television history and works as a museum, knowledge institute and educational partner.
Its Schatkamer provides search access to more than 700,000 radio and TV programmes, described as free for users in the Netherlands. The site also publishes blogs, collection videos and TILT stories, and lists museum opening times and tickets.
Key features
- Search more than 700,000 radio and TV programmes in Schatkamer
- Visit Media Museum in Hilversum with published opening times
- Read blogs about collection and media history
- Watch collection story videos with archive context
- Explore TILT stories on media topics and games
- Learn about RECHARGE participation models for heritage institutions
Best for: Private individuals and professionals interested in Dutch radio, television and media history.
Good for
- Free Schatkamer access described for users in the Netherlands
- Searchable collection of more than 700,000 radio and TV programmes
- Archive material presented with blogs, videos and research context
Watch out for
- Online Schatkamer free access is stated for the Netherlands
- Some videos cannot be viewed without accepting advertising cookies
- Museum access is tied to Hilversum location and opening times
Sound and Vision at a glance
- Website
- beeldengeluid.nl/en
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sound and Vision FAQ
What can I find in the Schatkamer?
More than 700,000 radio and TV programmes covering a hundred years of radio and TV history, searchable by programme.
Where is the museum and when is it open?
It is in Hilversum. The homepage shows open today from 10:00 to 17:00 and links to all opening times and tickets.
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