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The Anne Frank House is located in the city centre of Amsterdam, at Prinsengracht 263-267. The entrance to the museum is around the corner, at Westermarkt 20. It is a 20-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Alternatively, take tram 13 or 17 and get off at the Westermarkt stop.  The nearest car parks are:

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• What are the Anne Frank House opening hours? The Anne Frank House is open from 9am to 10pm daily. The museum is open from 12pm to 10pm on 1 January and from 9am to 5pm on 27 April, 4 May, 25 December, and 31 December.
• Where is the Anne Frank House located? The Anne Frank House is located at Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands. | Get Directions.
• How many visitors does the Anne Frank House see per year? The Anne Frank House hosts approximately 1.3 million visitors annually.

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Daily: 9am to 10pm

Exceptions to opening hours The museum is open from 12pm to 10pm on 1 January and from 9am to 5pm on 27 April, 4 May, 25 December, and 31 December

Closed: The Anne Frank House is closed on Yom Kippur (12 October)

Anne Frank Story & Neighborhood Walking Tour : Starts at 4:30pm

Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour : 10am, 10:30am, 2pm, and 2:30pm

What's the best time to visit the Anne Frank House?

The Anne Frank House is busiest between May and September, but you can expect fewer visitors between April and May or September and October. Avoid visiting the city between November and February to avoid the cold weather.

Opt to visit on a weekday, instead of a weekend. However, if you plan to visit during the weekend, visit on Sunday. Opt to go during the early hours so you can explore as much of the museum as possible.

Where is the Anne Frank House located?

Address:  Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Closest landmark: Anne Frank Monument , 140 m away

Getting to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

By public transportation

By bus:  Bus lines 21, 22, 347, 357, and 397 will take you to Anne Frank House. The closest bus stop is Westermarkt, which is 3 minutes away.

By train:  Train lines IC, ICD, and SPR will stop near Anne Frank’s House. It is a 20-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.

By tram:  Take tram 13 or 17 and get off at the Westermarkt stop, about a minute’s walk away.

By metro:  Take metro line 52, which starts from Noord metro station. The closest metro station is Amsterdam Central Station.

If you are driving down to the Anne Frank House, the easiest and fastest route is via the S100. Take S116, S100 and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal to Prinsengracht.

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Meeting point: Merwedeplein 61 Address: Merwedeplein 61, 1078 NC Amsterdam, Netherlands | Find on Maps

• By bus: Buses 62 and 65 will take you to the Waalstraat stop, about two minutes away. 
• By tram: Trams 4 and 12 will get you to Waalstraat station, only two minutes away. 
• By metro: Take Metro line 52. Europaplein, which is 10 minutes away from the start point, is the closest station.

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• By bus: Take bus 22, 305, 357, or 397 to Waterlooplein which is a 2-minute walk away.
• By train: IC, ICD, and SPR train lines stop near Turfste Nieuwe Amstelstraat.
• By tram: Take tram 14 and get off at the tram station Waterlooplein, a 2-minute walk away.
• By metro: Take Metro 51, 53, or 54. Get off at the Waterlooplein Metro Station.

Take S110 from the Amsterdam Centraal Station. Turn right onto Vrijheidslaan and onto Waalstraat and then continue onto Merwedeplein.

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Know before you go to the Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House is located in the city center of Amsterdam, at Prinsengracht 263-267.

The entrance to the museum is around the corner, at Westermarkt 20.

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• Free audio tour
• Information program
• Disabled parking space

If you do not want to go for the 30-minute introductory program, you can opt for the free audio guide. The audio guide tour will provide you with information about the persecution of Jews, antisemitism, the Second World War, the Franks and the others who went into hiding in the Secret Annex, their helpers, and more. With the audio guide tour, you can explore the Anne Frank House at your own pace.

The free audio guide is available in 9 languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

• If you have difficulty walking, avoid trying to climb the steep stairs inside the Anne Frank House that leads to the Secret Annex.
• There is no elevator and the Secret Annex is inaccessible to wheelchair users. However, the modern part of the museum is wheelchair friendly.
• There is a special entrance for people using wheelchairs that provides access to the modern part of the museum, which contains the temporary exhibition, the museum cafe, and the museum shop. 
• There is a disabled parking space at Westermarkt, 40 meters from the entrance to the museum.
• It is recommended to avoid visiting the Anne Frank House if you have claustrophobia as the main house and the Secret Annex are small and congested.
• The blind and partially sighted can listen to the audio tour.
• Guide dogs are not allowed in the old part of the museum because of the narrow and steep steps.
• Hearing-impaired visitors can obtain a written version of the audio tour at the information stand near the entrance.

The Anne Frank House occasionally sets up temporary exhibitions within the museum, Currently, ' The Frank family in Frankfurt am Main, 1929-1933 ' exhibition is on display. This exhibition narrates the story of the Frank family in Frankfurt against the backdrop of the economic, social, and political problems in Germany. It traces Anne's birth in 1929, Hitler's and the NSDAP's rise to power, and the Frank family’s emigration to the Netherlands in 1933.

• Arrive early for your scheduled visit. If you are late or miss your entry window, you will not be allowed inside.
• The old part of the museum and the Secret Annex are not wheelchair accessible. However, wheelchair users can still access the modern part of the museum.
• Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
• Payment for museum admission, museum cafe, and shop, can only be made through a bank or credit card.
• A cloakroom is available where you can leave your coat, bag, or umbrella. Only bags smaller than an A4 sheet of paper are allowed inside the museum.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited within the museum complex.
• Those under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or similar substances will not be granted admission to the museum.
• Children under 12 can only visit the museum when accompanied by an adult.
• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum complex. Any refreshments purchased from the museum cafe must be consumed in the designated area.

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Frequently asked questions: Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

The Anne Frank House is open daily from 9am to 10pm.

Avoid the crowds by visiting the Anne Frank House between April and May or September and October. You can also visit between November and February but the weather will be extremely cold.

Most visitors typically spend an hour at the Anne Frank House. However, you can stay as long as you like.

The Anne Frank House is located at Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands.

You can get to the Anne Frank House by bus lines 21, 22, 347, 357, and 397, train lines IC, ICD, and SPR, tram 13 or 17, or metro line 52.

Only the modern part of the museum is wheelchair accessible. The old part of the house, especially the Secret Annex, can only be accessed by climbing steep steps.

The Anne Frank House has free audio guides for visually impaired visitors, wheelchair access in the modern parts of the museum, reserved disabled parking space, a written version of the audio guide for hearing impaired visitors, and more facilities.

There is no dress code to be followed at the Anne Frank House.

No, prams are not allowed inside the Anne Frank House.

No, photography is not allowed inside the Anne Frank House. You can take photos and videos outside the premises.

Yes, the Anne Frank House has a cloakroom where you can store your coats, small bags, and umbrellas. Large bags are not allowed inside the museum.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the Anne Frank House. Refreshments purchased at the museum can only be consumed within the designated spaces.

Tickets to the Anne Frank House can be bought online or at the venue. However, it is recommended that you book your tickets online to avoid queuing outside the museum and guarantee your experience.

Standard entry tickets with an audio guide start at €16. However, ticket prices may vary if you purchase walking tours or combo tickets.

The Anne Frank Story and Neighbourhood Walking Tour starts at 4:30pm and takes 1.5 hours to complete. The Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour is at 10am, 10:30am, 2pm, or 2:30pm and lasts 2 hours.

The Anne Frank Story and Neighbourhood Walking Tour takes 1.5 hours to complete and the Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour lasts 2 hours.

The meeting point for the Anne Frank Story and Neighbourhood Walking Tour is at Merwedeplein 61. The meeting point for The Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour is at the Jewish Historical Museum .

You can get to the meeting points by bus, tram, metro, or car. Buses 62 and 65, trams 12 and 4, and metro line 52 will get you to Merwedeplein 61. To get to the Jewish Historical Museum, you can take bus 22, 305, 357 or 397, tram 14, or metro lines 51, 53, or 54.

You can book your Anne Frank walking tour online.

The prices for Anne Frank walking tours vary depending on the type of tour and the attractions covered by that particular tour. An Anne Frank walking tour can cost between €27 to €48.50.

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During the Second World War, Anne Frank spent over two years hiding in a secret annex at Prinsengracht 263, Amsterdam. A visit to the place where she wrote her diary is an unforgettable experience.

People from all over the world come to Prinsengracht to visit the building where Anne Frank and her family spent two years in hiding during the Second World War. A unique part of this museum is the secret annex where Anne wrote her world-famous diary.

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The rooms are empty except for documents and the belongings of the eight people who hid there. The front part of the house tells the story of Anne Frank based on quotations from her diary, historical documents, photographs, audiovisual footage and original objects. Anne Frank’s original diaries and writings are displayed in another room.

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Anne Frank is one of the most well-known former residents of Amsterdam . The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 is where she and her family hid for over two years during World War II. It has now been transformed into a museum with a sobering exhibition on the persecution of Jews during the war and discrimination in general.

A Journey Through the Past

Stepping into the Anne Frank House , you're transported back in time and can sense the claustrophobic reality of the hiders in the annex. You'll see how the rooms have been meticulously preserved in their original state and get a glimpse of the daily life of the Frank family and the others who took refuge here.

The Diary of Anne Frank

One of the centrepieces of the exhibition is the original diary of Anne Frank . Through her words, history comes alive, offering visitors an intimate insight into her thoughts, fears, and dreams during her time in the annex.

Practical Information

• Opening hours: Open daily, but times vary depending on the season. It's highly recommended to book tickets online in advance .
• Tickets: Advance booking is essential due to high demand. This also ensures a limited number of visitors per time slot, allowing you to experience the museum peacefully.

Visitor Tips

• Although the Anne Frank House is accessible to those with limited mobility, the historic structure of the building might pose challenges for some visitors.
• Please respect the silence and atmosphere of reflection during your visit.

The Anne Frank House is not just a museum but also a place of contemplation. It's a must-visit for anyone travelling to Amsterdam and looking to understand the importance of remaining vigilant against the dangers of discrimination and intolerance in today's world.

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13 Useful Tips For Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

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After studying and teaching World War II and the Holocaust for years and visiting sites like Auschwitz, I knew I also had to visit the Anne Frank House. Anne’s story has captivated readers from all over the world, and her voice is one worth reading and listening to. Over the last decade, I’ve visited the Anne Frank House many times. And, let me tell you, the place is CROWDED constantly! In fact, more than a million people visit it each year. The Anne Frank Huis is one of the most visited places in the city and is absolutely deserving of a spot on your Amsterdam itinerary. Here are some of the best tips and things I wish I had known prior to visiting Amsterdam and the Anne Frank Museum my first time.

1. Reread Diary of a Young Girl

Look… it’s cliche. I get it. This tip is at the top of every list you’ll read. But, please, understand that I’m telling you this as a person who has studied this book for years . I’ve taught it to adolescents, have taken students to the Anne Frank House, and have even completed book studies for it. You NEED to read (or re-read) The Diary of a Young Girl just before your trip to the Anne Frank House. Why, you ask?

The Secret Annex portion of the Anne Frank Museum has been intentionally left the way it was once the Frank family was arrested. Aside from removing the furniture, Otto Frank wanted the space mostly unaltered. Your visit will be SO much more moving and worthwhile if you can call to memory the details in the book and see them in real life as you tour through the house. I get it! You’re a reluctant reader, your kid doesn’t want to, you hate books, you read it in grade school…yeah, I hear ya. But you will regret not reading the book prior to seeing it in person.

As an example : In The Diary of a Young Girl , Anne writes about cutting out magazine photos and pasting them onto the walls of her room in the Secret Annex. She specifically talks about a photo with monkeys. The pictures are literally still there. It’s wild.

2. Plan Ahead: Book Tickets Online Early

Tickets to the Anne Frank House are notoriously difficult to grab, so you’ll want to plan ahead in order to make sure you can get a ticket for entry! Online tickets for the museum are released every Tuesday at 10:00 AM Amsterdam Time (4:00 AM Eastern) for bookings SIX WEEKS from then. The tickets online are released for that ENTIRE week of bookings. For Example : On Tuesday, March 14th, tickets are released for the entire week of April 24th-30th.

3. Anne Frank Museum Tickets Online Are Sold Out! What Do I Do?

Don’t fret! (Yet). If you didn’t grab Anne Frank House Tickets six weeks ahead of time, there is a way to get them the week before. But, in order to successfully do this, you need to be ready to go the SECOND they are released. The Anne Frank House Amsterdam releases some tickets for the upcoming week on the prior Tuesday between 10:00-11:00 AM (Amsterdam Time) . If you want a shot at snagging these, post up near reliable wifi and get ready to click quickly…because these babies go ridiculously fast, too.

⭐ Tip: Anne Frank House Amsterdam Tickets: Your Last Ditch Effort ⭐

If you are desperate and have no other options , you can check on Facebook (there are many Amsterdam Travel Groups) to see if anyone has tickets they cannot use for the day you need them. Sometimes complications arise and people offer their unused tickets. Worth a shot!

4. DO NOT Go Wait in Line For Tickets

I’ll never forget the first time I went to the Anne Frank House. People told us to get there more than an hour before it opened…and even that early there was still a line wrapped BLOCKS around. At times, I saw the line at more than a 6-hour wait. Since this got out of hand quickly, the Anne Frank Huis stopped selling in-person tickets . So, long story short, DO NOT go wait in line for Anne Frank House Amsterdam tickets. You cannot, under any circumstances, get tickets this way.

5. ONLY Buy Tickets From the Anne Frank House Amsterdam Museum

Being an Amsterdam travel expert, I am in many Facebook groups that offer travel advice for the city. I cannot tell you how many times a day people ask how they can get a ticket to the Anne Frank House if all of the museum tickets are sold out. Unfortunately, the answer is that you can’t. If you didn’t get them two months early, and you didn’t get them at 9:00 AM on that day, I am sorry to say that you are out of luck. The only verified seller of Anne Frank House tickets is the actual museum. I have seen countless people get scammed by scalpers or “ticket resellers.” This is also one of the (ONLY) two scenarios where I’d even recommend not trusting secondary tour sites like Viator.

⭐ HEY! When I say don’t trust scalpers, I mean it! They will try to sell you tickets right outside the Anne Frank Museum, and they legitimately will not scan when you get to the museum doors. DON’T DO IT!

6. Arrive Earlier Than Your Window

This is one of the best tips for visiting the Anne Frank House Amsterdam because everyone thinks that since they have a timed ticket, they’ll be okay showing up at that time! WRONG! When I went to the Anne Frank House this past October, I still had to wait in the entry line…even with my timed ticket in hand. This is because the museum sells a certain amount of tickets per time slot and then slowly filters people in so that the tour areas aren’t overcrowded (more on this later). Arrive earlier than your ticket window if you are on a tight Amsterdam itinerary . Note: They will NOT let you in any earlier than your ticket (they’re incredibly strict about this), but you’ll be able to queue at the front of your time slot and be one of the first to enter once it’s time!

⭐ PSA: Watch Your Step ⭐

I’m so embarrassed to even be telling you this…the last time I visited with a group of students, I legitimately FELL ON MY FACE in front of EVERYONE waiting to enter the Anne Frank House (No, I’m serious, it was awful). So, pro tip , pay close attention to the two stairs dipping down into the museum entrance…you know, or you’ll bust your face and knees like I did! Lol.

7. Be Prepared to Stow Your Larger Bags

The Anne Frank House is a tiny space. As such, they absolutely make you check any larger bags-even smaller bookbags. Thankfully, their bag check area is extremely secure, and they do a great job of maintaining order with bag tickets and such. In October, I was traveling with a breast pump and milk, so I had a huge backpack. The bag check at the Anne Frank House was the only place (over the course of 12 days) where I felt comfortable leaving my things stowed out of my sight. So, really, it is a safe and secure option for bags and luggage.

8. Accessibility Concerns: Small Spaces + Stairs

As far as accessibility goes, one tip you’ll want to be aware of before visiting the Anne Frank House is that there are some very small spaces and some of these are incredibly steep and tiny stairs. The Secret Annex was meant to be just that, secret , and so the entryway and stairs to get inside are wildly narrow. You’ll have to duck and climb up two sets of stairs in order to get into the part of the museum where Anne Frank lived with her family, the Van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer for more than two years.

9. Flow of Traffic and Lines

The flow of traffic is one-way inside the museum. Expect to wait in line briefly as others move through the experience and read the posted placards. Realistically, unless you’re at the Anne Frank House during summer or another high season, you’ll likely only need to wait for one of the films, at the bottom of the stairs to the first floor, and right before entering the Secret Annex behind the bookshelf. Other than those areas, there’s not really a terrible lull in the movement of people through the museum.

10. Consider an Introductory Program

This tip for visiting the Anne Frank House is relatively unknown, somehow! One of the coolest things we did when we took students to the Anne Frank House was book a separate introductory program. The program is done in English , which made it very accessible to our kids. This gave our group the opportunity to learn briefly from museum staff and ask any questions that they had prior to visiting. You can book one of these tours on the Museum website.

11. Photography is Prohibited

Due to the sensitive nature of the space, there is no photography permitted in the Anne Frank House. Although it can be difficult not to take photos, as you’ll definitely want to remember the experience, just remember what happened here. Please treat the annex with the respect and reverence it deserves.

⭐ Tip: If you’re looking for a photo op to remember your trip by, there is a statue of Anne Frank near the museum in the Westerkerk Churchyard. Alternatively, there is a plaque that says “The Anne Frank Huis” on the front side of the rowhomes (adjacent to the canal).

12. Don’t Miss the Bookstore

You’ll find this piece of advice listed for many of the World War II and Holocaust sites I’ve visited around the world. Why? Because most of the larger historic sites have their own publications that are only available from their stores. This is absolutely true of the Anne Frank House. The bookstore is full of unique translations and writings around The Diary of Anne Frank. Most are translated from Dutch to English. Plus, there are other items like a pop-up model of the annex , which I absolutely brought back to show my students. Take some time to peruse the bookstore-you’ll find many things you can’t get elsewhere.

13. Explore the Jordaan Area Around the Anne Frank House

The Jordaan area around the Anne Frank House has been severely overlooked, but over the past decade, it has blossomed into a fantastic and hip area packed with restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. Don’t be afraid to just stroll around and see what you run into. But, for sure don’t miss the shops and restaurants on Rozengracht. There are many, but I am in love with De Kinderboekwinke l . It is THE most adorable children’s bookstore. Gah!

Trying to coordinate your Amsterdam itinerary? This canal cruise picks you up just outside of the Anne Frank House!

Other Anne Frank Tours in Amsterdam:

Amsterdam is a city in Europe with a significant connection and a number of memorials and sites related to World War II and the Holocaust. Anne Frank lived the majority of her life in the Netherlands. If you’re interested in exploring her story further, the two tours below are great options!

Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam holds so much history. Take a walking tour around this historic part of Amsterdam and see locations like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument as you explore the neighborhood. You’ll also see some of the Amsterdam Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), which are part of an international Holocaust memorial. In short, these small plaques in the street commemorate the lives of those murdered in the Holocaust by recording the date they were deported as well as where they went. There is one for each person deported from the spot the stone is located. This tour is the perfect learning experience at any time, but it could be a fantastic precursor to your Anne Frank House tour, as the walking tour ends at the entrance to the museum. Just a thought!

Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam (Private tour WITH Anne Frank House Museum Tickets)

This is an extensive (3.5 hour) private tour that delves deeply into Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam. After meeting your guide, you’ll explore the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, visiting the Joods Historisch Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Memorial of Auschwitz , and many other sites along the way. Most moving, I think, is the visit you’ll take inside the Hollandsche Schouwburg (The Dutch Theater). This is the haunting space that served as a deportation location for the Jews who were being transported out of Amsterdam by the Nazis.

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE: This tour ends at the Anne Frank House Museum, AND if you book AT LEAST 7 weeks in advance, they WILL secure Anne Frank Tickets for you!

Private Anne Frank Bike Tour

It’s no secret to anyone that the number one way Dutch people travel in Amsterdam and the Netherlands at large is by bike. Travel like a local and explore sites connected with Anne Frank, World War II, and the Holocaust by a private bike tour. You’ll be able to cover more ground this way, seeing the National Holocaust Names Monument as well as the Merdweplein, the neighborhood where Anne Frank and her family originally lived before moving into the Secret Annex.

FAQ: Anne Frank House Museum Tips

Even after some of the above-mentioned tips, it’s likely that you still have some unanswered questions regarding what to expect when you visit! Here are some frequently asked questions about the Anne Frank House:

How Much Time Do You Need at Anne Frank House?

Most visitors take between an hour and 1.5 hours to tour the Anne Frank House and visit the museum store. However, there are newer additional exhibits that follow the Secret Annex tour, so you may well need up to two hours.

Is There a Dress Code for Anne Frank House?

Not at all! You can wear what you’d like to the Anne Frank House.

Can You Bring a Backpack to Anne Frank House?

You can, but you’ll need to check all backpacks at the baggage check counter before continuing onto the museum tour.

What Do I Do if Anne Frank House Tickets are Sold Out?

Your best bet, if you’ve tried everything above, and still can’t get tickets to the Anne Frank House, is to book this tour that combines a virtual reality tour of the Anne Frank House (SO cool!) with a walking tour that follows the last known steps the Frank family took after being arrested .

Where to Stay When Visiting the Anne Frank House?

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Wrap-Up: Tips for Visiting the Anne Frank House

Visiting the Anne Frank House truly isn’t that complicated. But, sometimes it helps to have tips to steer you in the right direction. After visiting many times over the past decade, I can confidently say that the above tips for visiting the Anne Frank House will help prepare you to have the best visit and tour experience that you possibly can. You’ll learn a lot, and you’ll likely never quite be the same. Along with things like a canal cruise or a trip to the Bloemenmarkt, touring the Anne Frank House is absolutely a must-do in Amsterdam. Once you’re finished learning about Anne Frank, consider visiting other World War II and Holocaust sites around the world to continue learning how we can make sure that Never Again happens.

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Taylor Beal, owner and author of Traverse With Taylor, has been traveling in Europe for more than a decade and helps others explore Europe easily through amazing guides and itineraries. She has adventured through more than 20 countries, searching for the best experiences, must-try foods, and delicious beers! She spends a lot of time in Scotland and Amsterdam, two of her favorite places! Taylor is also a Holocaust educator focused on raising awareness around WWII historical sites.

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Anne Frank Huis

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Visiting the Anne Frank Huis is one of Amsterdam 's most profound experiences. Tragically, of the 107,000 Jewish adults and children deported from the Netherlands to concentration camps during WWII, only 5000 survived.

Entering the "Secret Annexe" where the teenaged girl and her family desperately hid from the Nazis for over two years until their capture puts the Holocaust's atrocities into acutely human scale, intimately personalizing the war's catastrophic effects. Standing in these sombre, airless rooms and viewing the diary Anne wrote while hiding here is impossible to forget.

History of Anne Frank and her family

Born in Germany in 1929, Anne Frank, along with her sister Margot and parents Otto and Edith, fled when Hitler came to power in 1933. The family settled in Amsterdam, where Otto Frank founded companies selling pectin, meat, and sausage seasoning in offices and warehouses on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht canal.

Following Germany's invasion of the Netherlands in 1940, Otto and his colleague Hermann van Pels – assisted by helpers who would provide invaluable supplies throughout their stay – set up a hiding place in a "Secret Annexe" of Otto's work premises in spring 1942. For Anne's 13th birthday in June that year she received her red plaid diary. In July, when Margot was summoned to Nazi Germany, the family took refuge in the hideout.

The Franks were soon joined by Hermann van Pels, his wife Auguste and their son Peter, and later by another friend, dentist Fritz Pfeffe. Here they lived in uncertainty, with blacked-out windows and daytime silence, for what would be just over two years. Anne spent the days writing in her diary about the experience and her hopes and dreams for the future.

In August 1944, however, the Gestapo arrived when the hiders were mysteriously betrayed. Their furniture was seized by the Nazis and all eight were deported. Anne died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945 just weeks before its liberation, aged only 15. Her diary was salvaged from the ransacked annexe, and published by her father, Otto, the sole survivor, immortalizing Anne's story and life.

The diary has since sold millions of copies and been translated into more than 70 languages; copies are on sale at the museum's bookshop.

What to see at Anne Frank Huis

Inside, within the modern shell's interior that now contains the house, the lower levels present history using interactive technology, such as WWII newsreels overlaid with narration of Anne’s diary. You can view the offices of Otto Frank's business partner and other colleagues who helped the hiders, with displays of personal effects and documents.

Passing the bookcase that swings open on hinges and going inside the "Secret Annexe" of the achterhuis (rear house) provides a sharp contrast. These two floors, below the attic and above the office kitchen, feel frozen in 1942. Anne's pictures of Hollywood stars and Dutch royals still adorn the walls of her small bedroom, which she shared with Fritz Pfeffer. In the mornings, the families could not use the bathroom to avoid alerting the warehouse workers to their presence; their midday meal was taken with their helpers only when the staff went home for lunch.

At Otto's request, the annexe remains unfurnished, but after the museum opened in 1960, he had models made of the house that convey the cramped conditions of the carefully concealed layout.

After visiting the annexe, you can view more haunting videos in the front house, along with exhibits including Anne's diary, alone in a glass case.

Tickets and tours

Capacity is limited at the small museum. It's compulsory to purchase tickets in advance online , when you need to choose a timeslot for your visit. Be aware that tickets can't be changed or refunded.

Evocative audio guides in multiple languages are included in admission. While there are no guided tours, when booking your tickets, you can add on an "introductory program" (available in English, not suitable for under 10s). This 30-minute talk prior to your museum visit equips you with an in-depth understanding of the house, the war and persecution of the Jewish people.  

Best time to visit

The Anne Frank Huis is open daily with exceptions noted on its website . Evenings tend to be quietest, often making this the best time to visit.

How long does it take to visit?

Allow around an hour to visit Anne Frank Huis (plus an extra half-an-hour if you've booked an "introductory program"). Once you've arrived for your ticket's time slot, you're free to take as much time as needed.

Accessibility

Steep stairs make accessing parts of the Anne Frank Huis difficult for visitors with limited mobility.

Photography

Photography is banned to preserve the house's exhibits and contemplative atmosphere.

Nearby hotels

Close to the Anne Frank Huis in the elegant Western Canal Ring, 't Hotel , in a 17th-century canal house, is a boutique top-end address. In the nearby Jordaan neighborhood there are some great mid-range places to stay like the welcoming Linden Hotel .  

Good cheap hotels near the Anne Frank Huis include the train-themed A-Train Hotel , located opposite Centraal Station in the Medieval Center, which also has plenty of hostels.

Nearby restaurants

The Anne Frank Huis has a museum cafe overlooking the Prinsengracht.

Nearby you'll find excellent restaurants for lunch and dinner, such as charming Bistro Bij Ons , serving classic Dutch dishes including pancakes. Spanjer en van Twist is a perfect choice for burgers at its canal-side tables (don't miss its house-made apple pie). Low-lit Black & Blue specializes in steaks and mixes terrific cocktails.

Prinsengracht 263-267. entrance is at Westermarkt 20

Get In Touch

020-556 71 05

https://www.annefrank.org

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Anne Frank House: A place of remembrance

The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is one of the most important memorials of the Second World War and a place of great historical and cultural significance. The museum, which is located in the Frank family's original hiding place, tells the poignant story of Anne Frank and her family, who were forced to live in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands to escape persecution and extermination.

The Anne Frank House is located at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam, a picturesque canal house in the heart of the city. This building has become a symbol of resistance to the atrocities of the Holocaust and a place where the story of Anne Frank and her family is preserved.

A tour of the Anne Frank House offers visitors the opportunity to explore the hiding place where Anne Frank and her family lived for two years. The hiding place, which was located in the rear of the building, was only accessible via a narrow staircase behind a movable bookcase and offered only limited space and comfort. The narrowness of the hiding place and the constant fear of discovery give visitors an impression of the extreme challenges faced by the Frank family and the others in hiding.

During the tour of the museum, visitors see Anne's original diary and personal artefacts found in the hiding place. These artefacts shed light on Anne Frank's life and her thoughts, feelings and dreams during this difficult time. Anne's diary, which she kept under the pseudonym "Kitty", became one of the most famous literary works of the 20th century and offers a unique insight into the life of a young girl in hiding.

The Anne Frank House also contains extensive exhibitions about the Holocaust, the story of Anne Frank and its significance in today's world. The exhibitions show historical documents, photos and videos that bring the events of this dark period of history to life. Visitors have the opportunity to learn more about the background to the Holocaust and the historical contexts that led to the suffering of millions of people.

However, the message of the Anne Frank House goes beyond the story of Anne Frank and her family. The museum emphasises the importance of human rights, tolerance and the fight against discrimination and racism. It encourages visitors to learn the lessons of history and to work for a better world in which the rights and dignity of all people are respected.

Visiting the Anne Frank House is a deeply moving experience that encourages visitors to reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust and to commit to standing up against prejudice and discrimination. It is a place of remembrance, education and inspiration that keeps the memory of Anne Frank and the millions of Holocaust victims alive.

If you visit Amsterdam, you should definitely visit the Anne Frank House. It is a place of great historical and moral significance that honours the story of Anne Frank and her family and carries on the important message of humanity and tolerance. A visit to the museum will touch you deeply and give you a new perspective on history and the world.

Questions & Answers about the Anne Frank House

What are the opening hours for the Anne Frank House?

The Anne Frank House is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm.

Where can I buy tickets for the Anne Frank House?

Tickets for the Anne Frank House are only available on the official website ( Ticket Shop ). In the low season you can get tickets at short notice. However, if there are many visitors in Amsterdam, you should buy your tickets several weeks in advance. Every Tuesday at 10:00 (CEST), tickets are released for a visit six weeks later.

What is the address of the Anne Frank Museum?

The former hiding place of the Frank family is located at Prinsengracht 263, but the entrance to the museum has a different address nearby: Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam

Is there an audio tour for visitors?

Yes, every visitor receives an audio guide in nine languages: English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Hebrew.

Can you take photos in the Anne Frank House?

No, it is not permitted to take photographs in the Anne Frank House.