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Fotografie Museum Amsterdam (FOAM)

Keizersgracht 609, Amsterdam 1017 DS, The Netherlands
310205516500
Ranked #44 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Most recent review
- 13 May 2012
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Derby, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is a superb museum in a good location and well worth a couple of hours for any lover of photography. It's a small museum but the exhibitions on view there during my visit were diverse and contrasting. Unlike some museums I've been to, this felt as though its exhibits had been chosen - and displayed - with care by... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

very interesting periodical collection and very nice shop for photography related press and books. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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10 reviews 10 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Foam is always nice to visit, and it's not that big, so it won't take too much of your precious time. More

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Geneva
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54 reviews 54 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I would not call this a museum. It is more of a collection of photography exhibits. The ones that were on display when I was there were definitely good and this is one of the better photography exhibits that I have seen. Truly worth a visit. On the down-side there was a lot of visitors and some of the smaller... More

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London, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

My favourite museum EVER! I live in London, which is full of museums too - but none quite like this. I love art/photography, and this place is brilliant. I love that it is not just images you see - you learn the concepts, the ideas, the artist behind them and why they're here. It's not a very big place, but... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Not your traditional museum, as it is constantly changing exhibitions, so I would assume reviews change depending on what's on display. When we visited, there were 3 exhibitions, out of which we really enjoyed the New York Times Magazine photographs. With a vast range of topics covered, they offered a good display, explanation of the topics, and of course, great... More

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Basel
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27 reviews 27 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The exhibits we saw here were a nice mix of the conventional and the avant-garde. These people understand the evolution of photography as an art, and have put on a number of interesting shows. The building itself is quirky--a big old town home with a lot of modern renovations. Well worth a look. More

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Enschede, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

FOAM is one of my favourite museums in the Netherlands. They always have nice collections. It's a very good way to spend 2 hours in Amsterdam. Be sure to check out the apple pie in the FOAM restaurant! More

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Netherlands
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57 reviews 57 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Photography as art is sometimes underestimated. Here is a small sign that it is established and the Museum has had some great expositions. Do not hesitate to go there. At least as impressive as the great Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum bit much more modest..... More

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amsterdam
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

one of the best photography museums in the world. Always surprising expositions and great shop. More

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