{"id":888,"date":"2023-09-14T18:13:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T18:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=888"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:40:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:40:08","slug":"foam-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/foam-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"FOAM in Amsterdam: visit the museum of photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visit <strong>FOAM Museum<\/strong> is a museum dedicated to photography in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p>On site, you'll learn more about techniques that have stood the test of time.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I'm taking you with me to one of the city's most popular museums.<\/p>\n<p>Here we go!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">Amsterdam attractions: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452007\">FOAM in Amsterdam: at a glance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452008\">A magazine for younger readers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452009\">FOAM in Amsterdam: more than just a showroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452010\">A bookshop for everyone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452011\">What are FOAM Amsterdam's opening hours?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452012\">How much do tickets cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145452013\">How to get to the FOAM Museum in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452007\"><\/a><strong>FOAM in Amsterdam: at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Located directly on the Keizersgracht canal, the gallery's centuries-old building was formerly used as an art museum exhibiting paintings.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the FOAM Museum prides itself on being the most visited \"Fotografiemuseum\" in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>By focusing on contemporary photography, which often reflects and questions society, the museum is able to maintain its position as a leader in the field. <strong>a fresh look at the art world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It exhibits well-known and emerging photographers, giving anyone with a camera the opportunity to showcase their work.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-889\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/foam-amsterdam-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"foam amsterdam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/foam-amsterdam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/foam-amsterdam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/foam-amsterdam-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/foam-amsterdam-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/foam-amsterdam.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452008\"><\/a><strong>A magazine for younger readers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The foundation surrounding FOAM also produces a magazine, offers school programs for children interested in art, and participates in an outreach program that brings photography into the classroom. <strong>in needy regions around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452009\"><\/a><strong>FOAM in Amsterdam: more than just a showroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It's a small museum where the exhibits are generally cramped. What's more, the public sometimes obstructs the view of the art on display. Yet FOAM exudes the exciting atmosphere of a studio permanently installed in a space as large as a loft.<\/p>\n<p>Several exhibitions of the best established and up-and-coming artists give you the choice of what to see. You can also <strong>decide whether or not to visit the museum with children, depending on the exhibition on display.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indeed, FOAM often shows the provocative side of modern photography.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452010\"><\/a><strong>A bookshop for everyone<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Just inside the museum entrance is a small bookshop, open to all without a ticket, with an interesting selection of titles, <strong>generally corresponding to FOAM exhibitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the lower floor, you'll find :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coat racks<\/li>\n<li>Restrooms at the facility<\/li>\n<li>A coffee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the museum's top floor, you'll find a library with books on photography and related subjects.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452011\"><\/a><strong>What are FOAM Amsterdam's opening hours?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Museum of Photography is open every day of the year, except during the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/koningsdag\/\">King's Day<\/a> on April 27. For opening times, please visit our website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday to Wednesday from <strong>10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Thursdays and Fridays from <strong>10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452012\"><\/a><strong>How much do tickets cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tickets are available at the FOAM Museum entrance. Tickets cost :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong> for adults<\/li>\n<li><strong>9\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong> for students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children under twelve enter the museum free of charge.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145452013\"><\/a><strong>How to get to the FOAM Museum in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways to reach the museum by public transport. Please note that it's another 10 to 20 minutes' walk if you choose to take the metro.<\/p>\n<p>You can borrow :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/amsterdam-metro\/\">metro<\/a>\u00a054 towards Gein and stop at Waterlooplein<\/li>\n<li>Take metro line 51 towards Westwijk and stop at Waterlooplein.<\/li>\n<li>Take streetcar 24 in the direction of VU Medical Center and stop at Muntplein.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/tramway-amsterdam\/\">streetcar<\/a>\u00a09 towards Diemen to Rembrandtplein<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The FOAM Museum in Amsterdam is the perfect place to visit if you're into photography. On site, you'll discover numerous works and be able to <strong>have a good time in the midst of many clich\u00e9s.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FOAM Museum in Amsterdam is dedicated to photography. Here, you can learn more about the techniques that have stood the test of time. 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