What is it?
Foam is Amsterdam’s premier photography museum. It’s in the centre of the city (on the Keizersgracht) in a beautifully converted canal house. Foam constantly rotates its exhibitions, sharing the work of new artists alongside that of well-established photographers.
Is it worth visiting?
Definitely. The curation team at Foam are excellent, and even if you don’t enjoy an artist’s photos, it’s likely to make you feel something. Multiple exhibitions run at once – often showcasing startling different styles – and taking a slow, exploratory walk through them all is stunning.
Tickets, accessibility and booking
Getting tickets on the door at Foam is usually no problem at all. If you want to be safe, book ahead, but we’ve never heard of people not being able to get into a standard showing.
Unfortunately, the nature of Foam’s historic home means the entire building isn’t wheelchair accessible. There are a range of other accessibility schemes available though, which you can read about here.
Where’s good to eat near Foam?
Just around the corner is Greenwoods, one of Amsterdam’s most delicious brunch spots. It’s a delightful place to fuel up either before or after you’ve visited Foam.
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