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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

ArtPhotographyClosed todayFrom €16Rembrandtplein (tram 4, 9, 14)

Foam (Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam) is an internationally renowned photography museum housed in three adjoining 19th-century canal houses on the Keizersgracht. Since opening in 2001, it has become one of Europe's leading platforms for contemporary and documentary photography, mounting around four major exhibitions a year alongside its Foam Talent showcase for emerging image-makers. The museum also runs Foam Editions (a gallery of affordable prints), a bookshop, a library and a café, and publishes the quarterly Foam Magazine.

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Getting there

Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nearest station: Rembrandtplein (tram 4, 9, 14), Keizersgracht (tram 16, 24), Waterlooplein (metro 51, 54)

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Hours

Closed until 17 September

Closed for building sustainability works

Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
WedToday10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–21:00
Fri10:00–21:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €16

Students €12.80 (under-18/CJP €11.75); free for children up to 12, Foam members, and Museumkaart holders

Nearby

Museum Van Loon

Architecture1 min walk

Museum Willet-Holthuysen

Architecture5 min walk

Amsterdam Museum

Local History5 min walk

Allard Pierson

Art7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam cost?
Standard adult admission to Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is €16. Students €12.80 (under-18/CJP €11.75); free for children up to 12, Foam members, and Museumkaart holders. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam?
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is open Open daily, 10:00-18:00 (Thursday and Friday until 21:00). Temporarily closed 27 August - 17 September 2026 for building sustainability works; reopening 18 September 2026 with three new exhibitions.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam?
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam is located at Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Grachtengordel (Canal Ring), Centrum area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Rembrandtplein (tram 4, 9, 14), Keizersgracht (tram 16, 24), Waterlooplein (metro 51, 54).
What can I see at Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam?
Photography museum in three canal houses on the Keizersgracht, staging bold contemporary, documentary and fashion photography shows. Current highlights include Keerthana Kunnath - Not What You Saw, Middle East Archive - Al Nisa / Women, Nadav Kander - The Edge of Things.
Do I need to book Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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