Fotografie Museum Amsterdam
Foam (Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam) is located in a beautiful century-and-a-half-old canal house on one of Amsterdam’s central canals. The interior is a mix of original architectural features and modern chrome and glass that provide an artistic ambiance for museumgoers. Large windows and stark walls serve to highlight the photographic displays to their best advantage. Both still pohotography and multi-media exhibits are displayed.
The museum rotates its shows on a regular basis (every 2-4 months) to give the audience a chance to view work by both world-famous artists up-and-coming talent. Foam has also combined with MTV to present an annual show featuring the works of young talent. In this uppermost gallery visitors will find a small library filled with books on photography and related subjects.
Check their website at www.foam.nl for upcoming shows.
Entry price (as of 20 December 2004): 5 Euro (children under 12 are free). Museumkaart is accepted here.
Opening hours
Saturday through Wednesday 10:00 to 17:00
Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 21:00
Closed 1 January and 30 April
Facilities
Downstairs from the entrance are coat racks and toilets, and a small café. Foam is not wheelchair accessible.
How to get there
Foam is located at Keizersgracht 609, at Vijzelstraat. Take tram 16, 24 or 25 from Centraal Station and get off at Keizersgracht.
Contacts
Phone: +31 (0)20 551 6500
Email: info foam.nl |
Postal address
FOAM Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
Keizersgracht 609
1017 DS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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