In the former the prison there is a lot to experience nowadays. The special building on the Oostereiland in the ports of Hoorn not only houses the Museum of the 20th century, but also Cinema Oostereiland and Brasserie Oostereiland. Cinema Oostereiland is a quirky, welcoming, bustling, and active cinema center, where everything revolves around film with a wide selection of options; from historical films to current documentaries, from famous classics to experimental arthouse films, from school projects to premieres. Cinema Oostereiland has three beautiful cinemas and the atmosphere of the old, specially laid out building can be described as absolutely unique.