Foam

The Foam Photography Museum is a fantastic museum for photography in Amsterdam. They show all facets of contemporary photography in one museum. The museum displays work from world-famous photographers but also from up-and-coming talent in everchanging exhibition programmes.

The museum usually has three exhibitions at the same time, and they change frequently. There are about 16 different exhibitions a year. So every visit to the museum is going to be different and gives you something new to look at, whenever you return.

The collection of the Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is ever changing. The museum shows a wide variety of genres ranging from historical pictures and art photography to street photography and fashion photography. Famous names that had an exhibition in Foam in the past include Helmut Newton, William Klein, Ai Weiwei and André Kertész.

But also current subjects that are popular in media get their own exhibition. Foam Amsterdam is well-known for its interest in new and upcoming photographers. With special exhibitions for these young photographers and a special team within the museum that searches for national and international talent, the museum is a great place to meet the photographers that are going to make waves in the future.

The museum is housed in three adjoining beautiful canal houses. With many stairs and differences in level, the building is fun to navigate and also a sightseeing spot on its own. The museum also includes a bookshop, a café and a gallery called Foam Editions where you can buy work from young photographers. The museum also has its own magazine, Foam Magazine.

Occasionally Foam hosts readings, discussions, workshops, events, and movies about photography, which make your visit extra special. Check the website of the museum for more information and the current programme. Book your tickets for the Foam Photography Museum now and don’t miss out on this unique attraction during your visit in Amsterdam!