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Van Gogh MuseumvsFoam - Photography Museum Amsterdam
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Van Gogh Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam. Van Gogh Museum comes in at #1 in Amsterdam with approval from 13 publications like goop, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
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Paulus Potterstraat 7, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fodor's "This remarkable light-infused building ... venerates the short, certainly not sweet, but highly productive career of everyone's favorite tortured 19th-century artist." Full review
Concierge "The world's premier venue for works by tragically talented Van Gogh."
Frommer's "More than 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853-90), along with nearly every sketch, print, etching, and piece of correspondence the artist ever produced." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Van Gogh Museum is one of Amsterdam’s must-sees." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rent a bicycle and head to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of work by the influential Dutch Impressionist." Full review
Time Out "As well as the bright colours of his palette, Vincent van Gogh is known throughout the world for his productivity." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Including The Potato Eaters, The Yellow House in Arles, and Wheatfield with Crows." Full review
Afar Magazine "Museumplein—a grassy square connecting Amsterdam’s main art centers." Full review
Let's Go "We think this may be the best museum in Amsterdam—unfortunately, so do a lot of other people. The lines can get pretty painful; to avoid them, reserve tickets on the museum’s website." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The experience is unforgettable." Full review
Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Time Out Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Let's Go
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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
