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Foam - Photography Museum AmsterdamvsEYE Film Institute Netherlands
Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam scores marginally better than EYE Film Institute Netherlands. Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam ranks #14 in Amsterdam with accolades from 9 sources including Let's Go, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Let's Go
goop
The Telegraph Frommer's
Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Fodor's "Dutch photographers such as Inez van Lamsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin, Hendrik Kerstens, and Rineke Dijkstra are world renowned and they've all had shows here." Full review
Concierge "A small, smartly curated museum with global clout (and worth at least an hour's visit), Foam specializes in conceptual exhibits from both power-house photographers and emerging talents."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Simple, functional but roomy galleries, some with skylights or grand windows for natural light, make this museum an excellent space for all genres of photography." Full review
Time Out "This excellent photography museum, located in a renovated canal house, holds regular exhibitions of works by shutter-button maestros like August Sander." Full review
Frommer's "Dedicated to contemporary photography, this cool gallery is tucked behind a traditional canal-house facade." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Exhibits change monthly and are often focused on social themes." Full review
Let's Go "In a city stuck in the past, this is one of the best places to find quality modern art in the medium of photography." Full review
goop "Housed in a beautiful old canal-side home, Foam is the place to go in Amsterdam to see interesting photography of every medium—from both established photographers and up-and-comers." Full review
The Telegraph "FOAM offers not only international blockbuster exhibitions by the likes of Diane Arbus and Richard Avedon, but also smaller shows by contemporary photographers." Full review
Frommer's "Dedicated to contemporary photography, this cool gallery is tucked behind a traditional canal-house facade" Full review
EYE Film Institute Netherlands Lonely Planet Time Out Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Michelin Guide Frommer's
IJpromenade 1, Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lonely Planet "The museum has a large collection of memorabilia including over half a million photos, 20,000 books and a priceless archive of 37,000 films that are screened." Full review
Time Out "The most important centre for cinematography in the Netherlands, specialising in major retrospectives and edgier contemporary fare." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Devoted to pioneering global filmmakers, but the architecturally curious will enjoy the audacious building." Full review
Afar Magazine "My recent visit to EYE Film Institute Netherlands revealed an homage to international cinema replete with interactive displays, perched like an ivory spaceship ready for launch on the northern bank of the Ij River." Full review
Fodor's "The EYE, whose name is a pun on the pronunciation of IJ, also organizes wonderful exhibitions about film-history-related subjects. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Cinema Museum houses temporary exhibitions, a cinema where arthouse films are screened and a very pleasant gallery café with views of the city and the river." Full review
Frommer's "Its gleaming complex houses four movie theaters, exhibitions, a store, and a restaurant with a sought-after terrace with views." Full review
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EYE is a totally cash-free zone so make sure you go armed with plastic.
