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Visiting Anne Frank Museum | Timings, Tickets, Guided Tours, Rules & Regulations
The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. During World War II, Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, wrote her diary,
Also Known As
Anne Frank Museum
Founded On
1960
Amsterdam
Quick information
ADDRESS
Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
RECOMMENDED DURATION
1 hour
Timings
9 AM - 10 PM
VISITORS PER YEAR
1300000
TICKETS
From € 27
EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD
2+ hours (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Fun facts
There are no furnishings or furniture in the Anne Frank House. Otto Frank wanted to preserve the rooms as they were after the Nazis took away everything during the war.
After Anne and her family were forced to further isolate, she ceased writing in her red checkered diary and instead wrote on a scratchpad, the pages of which are on display today.
Researchers examine the notebooks from Anne’s diary every 10 years to look for missing pages.
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Who was Anne Frank?
A German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage, Anne Frank moved to Amsterdam with her family in 1933.
In 1942, she, along with her family, went into hiding when Jewish deportations from Holland began. She was only 13 at the time. For two years, the Frank family, along with four others, lived in hiding until they were discovered by the Gestapo in 1944 and sent to concentration camps.
In November 1944, Anne arrived with her sister Margot in Bergen-Belsen, where she fell ill and died of typhus in March 1945.
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Life in the Secret Annex - Anne Frank House
Anne Frank and her family lived in the Secret Annex with four others for almost two years. During the day, they had to stay extremely quiet so workers downstairs couldn’t hear them. Only at night and during the weekends could they talk without whispering or even flush the toilet. Much of the day was devoted to reading, studying, and preparing for their meals.
After the warehouse workers went home, the people in hiding would spread out through the building. When the sun went down, the windows had to be blacked out, and it would be quiet at the Secret Annex again.
This hiding place continues to be preserved by the Anne Frank Museum.
What to explore at the Anne Frank musuem?
The Anne Frank House opened to the public on 3 May 1960 as a way to bring attention to her life and the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and discrimination. A visit to the museum will allow you to experience the story of Anne Frank through the quotes, photos, and personal belongings of those who lived there in hiding.
Anne Frank’s room
She had to share the room with Fritz Pfeffer, a man old enough to be her father. Having to live in close quarters often led to tensions. One of their main conflicts was over the time they got at the writing desk. Her diary was her confidant through it all. To brighten up the room, Anne put up pictures on the wall.
Anne Frank Collection
The house, which was emptied of all furniture, remains unfurnished as per the request of Otto Frank. The Anne Frank Museum has been collecting items connected to Anne Frank’s history. You can view the traces and personal objects of the people who hid here, such as the height marks of Anne and Margot Frank, drawings by Anne, photographs, and more.
The Diary Room
The original diary is on display at the Anne Frank House. The rewritten version of Anne Frank’s Diary, the ‘Favourite Quotes Book,’ in which Anne copied quotes she liked, and her ‘Tales Book’ with short stories she had thought of are also on display.
Exhibitions
View the exhibition ‘Reflections,' where authors, politicians, visitors to the Anne Frank House, and people who knew her talk about what Anne’s diary and life story meant to them. The exhibition consists of three large video projections that challenge visitors to reflect on Anne Frank’s story.
Anne Frank Tour Tickets Explained
Exploring new places can be challenging without planning. Book your Anne Frank tour tickets in advance for a relatively smooth experience. There are two different ticket options to choose from:
Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour
With this ticket, enjoy a walking tour of the streets of Amsterdam with an expert guide who will help you take a look at the dark chapters in the lives of Jews during World War II from Anne Frank's perspective.
This is a 2-hour walking tour, during which the expert guide will provide you with context, information, and stories about Nazi-occupied Holland, the Second World War, the Holocaust, Anne Frank, and Anne's life in the Secret Annex while walking from the Jewish Quarter to the Anne Frank House.
Visitors can choose their preferred language as the guided tour is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, and German. Visitors are recommended to arrive at least five minutes before their allotted time slot.
Super Flexible Cancellation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 48 hours before the schedule.
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Anne Frank Walking Tours
Navigate the rich and haunting history of Amsterdam and Anne Frank's life in the city on these walking tours.
With this ticket, choose from the two ticket options - Anne Frank Story & Neighborhood Walking Tour and the Anne Frank Story & Neighborhood Walking Tour + Jewish Cultural Quarter. The Anne Frank Walking Tours takes visitors through the city's monuments and other historical buildings.
You can learn about the city’s history and important events, such as the Winter of Hunger and the February Strike, as well as what life was like during the Nazi occupation. Discover the story of Anne Frank and how her diary came to be published.
Flexible Cancellation: Get a full refund on canceling the ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
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The Anne Frank House offers two programs for groups — an introductory program and an educational program for students.
- School visits: The Anne Frank House offers educational programs for primary, secondary, and vocational schools. Read more about the available options and book a visit.
- Introductory program: Groups of 15-35 people are taken on a journey through the history of the Second World War, Anne Frank's life, the persecution of Jews, and about the house before the tour.
Plan Your Visit to the Anne Frank Museum
Timings
Getting There
Museum Cafe
Museum Shop
Free Audio Tour
Things To Do Nearby
Timings: The museum is open daily from 9am to 10pm.
Exceptions to the opening hours: The museum is open from 12pm to 10pm on January 1, and from 9am to 5pm on April 27, May 4, December 25, and December 31.
Closed: The museum is closed on Yom Kippur (12 October).
Duration: A visit to the Anne Frank House takes about 1 hour.
Best time to visit the Anne Frank Museum:
- To avoid crowds, visit Amsterdam between April and May or September and October.
- Weekdays are better to visit the Anne Frank House, as the waiting time would be shorter.
Address: Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- By Bus: 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.
Unwind at the Anne Frank House Museum Cafe after your tour. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Prinsengracht along with your meal. They offer a wide range of beverages, lunch, and snack options. The cafe can only be accessed through the museum.
Buy The Diary of Anne Frank, the museum catalog, postcards, or other publications. All proceeds from the purchase go towards conserving the Anne Frank Museum and its educational activities.
The museum shop keeps the same opening hours as the museum. It can only be accessed through the museum. The items sold in the museum shop are also available online.
The museum offers a free audio tour. It offers visitors historical context and in-depth information about the persecution of the Jews, the Second World War, Anne Frank's life, their experience in hiding, and more. The audio tour is available in nine languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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- Rijksmuseum: Visit Rijksmuseum, the largest art museum in the country, home to over 8000 unique objects of art.
- Van Gogh Museum: Visit the famous Van Gogh Museum, which houses a large collection of paintings and drawings by Van Gogh.
- Vondel Park: Enjoy a picnic at the largest city park. It has an open-air theatre, a rollerblade rental, a rose garden, and several cafes.
All Your Questions Answered About the Anne Frank House
Q. Is the Anne Frank Museum open to the public now?
A. Yes, the Anne Frank Museum is open to visitors.
Q. Where can I buy Anne Frank Museum tour tickets?
A. The tickets to the Anne Frank Museum tour can only be bought online from the Anne Frank House official website.
Q. How long can you stay inside the Anne Frank Museum?
A. While your starting time is fixed as per the slot on your ticket, you can stay for as long as you like.
Q. Can you take pictures inside the Anne Frank Museum?
A. No, photography is not allowed in the Anne Frank Museum to protect the museum’s original items and to avoid causing a nuisance to other visitors.
Q. Is there a cloakroom in the Anne Frank Museum?
A. Yes. However, they don’t have the room to store large bags, backpacks or suitcases.
Q. How long does the Anne Frank Museum tour take?
A. On average, the Anne Frank Museum tour takes an hour.
Q. When is the best time to go on the Anne Frank Museum tour?
A. For better weather and smaller crowds, visit between April and May or September and October.
Q. Is the Anne Frank Museum wheelchair accessible?
A. Unfortunately, only the modern part of the museum is accessible for people using wheelchairs.