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RijksmuseumvsFoam - Photography Museum Amsterdam
Both are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Rijksmuseum is the choice of most reviewers compared to Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum has a TripExpert Score of 97 with praise from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Let's Go.
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Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam 1071 XX, The Netherlands
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Fodor's "The Netherlands' greatest museum, the famed Rijksmuseum is home to Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's The Milk Maid, and a near infinite selection of world-famous masterpieces." Full review
Concierge "The vast neoclassical brick castle of the Rijksmuseum—is set in gardens leading to Museumplein and onward to the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw."
Frommer's "Most of it is closed, but key paintings and other works from the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age can be viewed in the museum's Philips Wing." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Netherlands' premier art trove, splashing Rembrandts, Vermeers and 7500 other masterpieces over 1.5km of galleries." Full review
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Other must-sees are the Delftware (blue-and-white pottery), intricately detailed dolls' houses and brand-new Asian Pavilion.
Travel + Leisure "One of Europe’s great art museums, the red-brick, neo-Gothic national art museum devotes 14 rooms to more than 400 Dutch masterpieces." Full review
Time Out "Designed by PJH Cuypers and opened in 1885, the Rijksmuseum holds the country's largest collection of art and artefacts, including 40 Rembrandts and four Vermeers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An unparalleled journey through 800 years of Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present day." Full review
Let's Go "The heart of the museum is the second-floor gallery of art from the Dutch Golden Age." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Famed for its 17C paintings, the museum also has other magnificent collections." Full review
goop "The Rijksmuseum is the Louvre of the Netherlands—meaning you won’t see it all in one go, and it’s worth returning to again and again." Full review
Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Time Out Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Let's Go goop
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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
