Royal Theatre Tuschinski (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Royal Theatre Tuschinski (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
In 1921, Abraham Tuschinski opened the Tuschinski theatre after two years of construction. The original clothing maker from Poland was on his way to the United States in 1904, but eventually stayed in Rotterdam, where he opened several cinemas. In 1916, together with his brothers-in-law Herman Gerschtanowitz and Hermann Ehrlich, he wanted to start something special in Amsterdam.

“Amsterdam has many theatres, but if I build one, it should far surpass all others. Grandiose as a temple and beautiful as a palace, a theatre that is unparalleled in Europe, and will make even the pampered Amsterdam audience puff with admiration.” – Abraham Tuschinski
Designed by architect Hijman Louis de Jong, the building was completed under the direction of engineer D.C. Klaphaak. In the run-up to the theatre’s tenth anniversary in 1931, Tuschinski’s innovation drive came to a climax. Many eye-catching elements in the current interior date from that time.
A large number of (decorative) artists were brought in to furnish and decorate the interior, including Willem Komhout, Pieter den Besten and Jaap Gidding. Inspired by Piet den Besten’s paintings, Hall 2 and Hall 3 were restored to their iconic original style in 2019.

In 2021, Theatre Tuschinski was named the most beautiful cinema in the world. Everyone can now take a look at this magnificent movie theatre for themselves. This tour should not be missed during your visit to Amsterdam and is a fun activity before diving into the film. Theatre Tuschinski still has a working film organ, which is used several times a year to accompany silent films or at events. On Saturday mornings, the organ is often maintained and you will have the chance to see and hear it during an audio tour!