The museum contains a café, a library, a bookshop, and a commercial gallery called Foam Editions.

The building in which Foam is located has a history dating back to Carel Joseph Fodor (1801–1860).

Documentary photography exhibitions at Foam have included Avenue Patrice Lumumba by Guy Tillim, The Hyena & Other Men by Pieter Hugo, In the Shadow of Things by Leonie Purchas, and Calais - From Jungle to City by Henk Wildschut.

Portrait or glamour exhibitions have included Chemises by Malick Sidibé, People of the 20th Century by August Sander and Blessings from Mousganistan by Mous Lamrabat.

Recent examples include Control by Emilie Hudig and A Place to Wash the Heart by Monieka Bielskyte.

Each issue is dedicated to a specific theme that is explored through work by both world-renowned image makers and newer, emerging talents.

Accompanying essays, interviews and opinions by experts in the field come together to shape an in-depth and critical conversation.