Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

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Keerthana Kunnath - Not What You Saw

The London-based photographer's first museum exhibition, portraying female bodybuilders in Kerala with equal strength and softness to unsettle regional ideas of gender and beauty.

Now showing18 Sept – 27 Nov€16

Hailun Ma - Hometown

The Chinese photographer's first major solo show outside China: recent series on family, youth and daily style in Xinjiang, where fashion becomes a lens for social observation.

Now showing18 Sept – 20 Jan 2027€16

Nadav Kander - The Edge of Things

Four decades of Nadav Kander's photography, from his Prix Pictet-winning Yangtze River series to portraits of Obama and David Lynch, drawn together by fragility, time and quiet intensity.

Now showing18 Sept – 31 Jan 2027€16

Middle East Archive - Al Nisa / Women

Two-part Foam project in Amsterdam-West: Yomna El Beyaly solo at Mercatorplein (to 29 Oct) and the group show Al Nisa / Women at MAQAM (to 20 Dec), curated by Romaisa Baddar.

Now showing1 Oct – 20 DecFree

Myriam Boulos - A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies

First museum solo show of Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos, 19th Foam Paul Huf Award winner: a collective diary centred on her series Sexual Fantasies, mostly made in Beirut.

Now showing23 Oct – 20 Jan 2027€16

Permanent Collections

Foam Editions

Foam's in-house gallery of photographic prints, from affordable editions by world-famous photographers to work by newly discovered talent; sales fund the museum's education projects.

Permanent collectionFree

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Museum Van Loon

Architecture1 min walk

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Amsterdam Museum

Local History5 min walk

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Museum Willet-Holthuysen

Architecture5 min walk

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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 area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Rembrandtplein (tram 4, 9, 14), Keizersgracht (tram 16, 24) and 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, Foam Editions and Myriam Boulos - A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies.

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.