Plan Your Visit to Foam

Planning your trip to Foam is straightforward, so you can focus entirely on the photography. Below you'll find all the essential details on tickets, location, opening hours and on-site rules.

Foam - Ticket Info

Purchase Options

Booking ahead is advised. Book your ticket on this page and simply show it on your phone at the entrance; there is no need to print it.

Ticket Types

The ticket types available on this site are:

Foam Photography Museum: Entry Ticket
I amsterdam City Card: 100+ Museums, Sightseeing + Public Transport

Foam - Visitor Guidelines

Bags and Coats: Foam has a cloakroom and lockers, so you can leave bags, backpacks and coats behind and explore the galleries unencumbered.

Food and Drink: Foam Café is the place to relax with a coffee and cake during your visit.

Photography: Rules on photography can differ from one exhibition to the next, so look out for the signs in each room and never use flash.

Keep a Safe Distance: Please do not touch the works, and keep a little distance to avoid accidental contact.

No Smoking: Foam is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building.

Payment: Payments inside the museum are card only, so bring a debit or credit card for the café, bookshop or gallery.

Volume: Please be mindful of other visitors by speaking in a quiet tone and moving through the galleries respectfully.

Foam - Location & Hours

Foam is located at Keizersgracht 609, on one of Amsterdam's most picturesque canals in the heart of the city's historic centre.

The museum's standard opening hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

On Thursdays and Fridays, Foam offers extended hours, staying open until 9 PM.

This gives you the flexibility to explore the exhibitions in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Things to Know Before Visiting Foam

Booking ahead is advised. Book your ticket on this page and show it on your phone when you arrive.

Payments inside the museum are card only, so bring a debit or credit card for the café, bookshop or gallery.

The museum is located in a historic canal-side building that is not fully wheelchair accessible, as not all rooms can be reached by elevator. Mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs cannot be used inside.

The museum offers a cloakroom and lockers for visitors to store their belongings, allowing you to explore the galleries unencumbered.

Most visitors find that 1 to 2 hours is a sufficient amount of time to comfortably view all the exhibitions.

Foam is a smoke-free venue. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building.

In addition to its exhibitions, Foam organises talks, debates and educational programmes throughout the year.

Make sure to save some time for the bookshop, with photobooks, magazines, posters and postcards, and for Foam Editions, the in-house gallery selling special edition prints.

Foam - Additional Info

Facilities
Souvenir Stores
Dining

Foam offers several facilities to make your visit comfortable. The museum has an elevator, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom and a loading zone where visitors can be dropped off.

Folding stools are available at the front desk for visitors who may need to rest during their tour of the galleries.

Accessibility at Foam Amsterdam

Mobility: The museum has limited accessibility for wheelchair users, as not all rooms are reachable by elevator. The building does have an elevator, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom and a loading zone for dropping visitors off.

Assistance: Visitors who cannot navigate the museum independently can bring a companion free of charge. Leashed, registered guide dogs are also welcome.

Amenities: Folding stools are available for loan at the front desk for those who need to rest.

Tours: Foam offers free guided tours in Dutch sign language, led by a deaf museum teacher.

Mobility Devices: Please note that mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs cannot be used inside the museum.

Foam - Nearby Attractions

Foam's central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring many of Amsterdam's other cultural and historical landmarks.

Just across the canal, you can find Museum Van Loon, a canal house built in 1672 that offers a glimpse into the life of a wealthy Amsterdam family.

The Stadsarchief (Amsterdam City Archives), in the monumental De Bazel building on Vijzelstraat, and the unique KattenKabinet (Cat Cabinet), an art museum dedicated to cats on the Herengracht, are also in the immediate vicinity.

Additionally, the lively Rembrandtplein, known for its cafés and restaurants, is just a few blocks away.

For more photography, Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography, is a short walk away on the same canal.

Foam Photography Museum: Entry Ticket

Highlights

Discover a broad range of photography styles, from historical prints to modern fashion photographs.

Experience exhibitions spotlighting both emerging artists and legendary photographers.

Explore a museum set in a classic canal-side manor with a rich Amsterdam art history.

Visit current special exhibitions curated to offer fresh photographic perspectives.

Benefit from convenient visitor amenities such as lockers for your belongings.

I amsterdam City Card: 100+ Museums, Sightseeing + Public Transport

Highlights

Unlock complimentary admission to major museums and cultural sites.

Enjoy an included canal cruise through Amsterdam’s historic waterways.

Benefit from unrestricted use of public buses, trams, and metro services.

Gain a full day of free bike rental to explore the city.

Access exclusive discounts and offers at various locations throughout Amsterdam.

FAQs about Visiting Foam

Do I need to buy my tickets in advance?

Booking ahead is advised. You can book your Foam ticket on this page and show it on your phone at the entrance.

What are Foam's opening hours?

The museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00 daily, with extended hours until 21:00 on Thursdays and Fridays.

Is the museum accessible for people with mobility issues?

Foam has an elevator, an accessible bathroom and a drop-off loading zone, but not all rooms can be reached by elevator, and mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs cannot be used inside.

Can I bring a caregiver with me for free?

Yes, visitors who are unable to navigate the museum independently can bring a companion free of charge.

Are there folding stools available?

Yes, folding stools are available for loan at the front desk for visitors who need to rest.

Are food and drinks allowed inside the museum?

Foam Café is the place to enjoy a coffee and cake during your visit.

Can I take photos inside the museum?

Rules on photography can differ from one exhibition to the next, so look out for the signs in each room and never use flash.

Where can I store my belongings?

The museum provides a cloakroom and lockers for visitors to store bags, backpacks, and coats.

Is there a café at Foam?

Yes, Foam Café serves coffee and cake in the museum's historic canal-side building.

What attractions are nearby?

Museum Van Loon is just across the canal, and the Stadsarchief, the KattenKabinet, Rembrandtplein and Huis Marseille are all a short walk away.

How long does a typical visit last?

Most visitors find that 1 to 2 hours is a sufficient amount of time to comfortably view all the exhibitions.

Are registered guide dogs allowed inside?

Yes, leashed, registered guide dogs are permitted in the museum; other pets are not.