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Anne Frank House | Visitor information at a glance

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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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Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour
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English or German Guided Walking Tour of Anne Frank's Life & Jewish Quarter
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Guided Anne Frank Walking Tour with Entry to Jewish Museum & Synagogue
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What are the Anne Frank House timings?

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Anne Frank House

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)

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Walking Tours

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

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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.

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By car

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.

Parking facilities:

There are a few paid parking facilities nearby.

  1. Car Park IJDock
  2. Car Park Q-Park
  3. Onepark - Parking Amsterdam - De Jordaan

How to get to the Anne Frank walking tours meeting point

By public transport
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The Anne Frank Story and Neighbourhood Walking Tour

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.
The Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour

Meeting point: Jewish Historical Museum
Address: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam, Netherlands | Find on Maps

  • 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.
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The Anne Frank Story and Neighbourhood Walking Tour

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

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

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The Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour

Start point: Jewish Historical Museum
Address: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam, Netherlands | Find on Maps

If you are driving to the Jewish Historical Museum, head east on Prins Hendrikkade, turn right onto Foeliestraat, and continue onto Jonas Daniël Meijerplein.

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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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  • Museum cafe
  • Souvenir shop
  • Free audio tour
  • Information program
  • Disabled parking space
  • Cloakroom
  • Toilets
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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.

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  • 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.
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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.

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  • 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

What are the Anne Frank House timings?

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

What is the best time to visit the Anne Frank House?

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.

How much time does it take to visit the Anne Frank House?

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

Where is the Anne Frank House located?

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

What is the best way to get to the Anne Frank House?

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.

Is the Anne Frank House wheelchair accessible?

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.

What are some of the accessibilty features in place at the Anne Frank House?

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.

Is there a dress code to be followed at the Anne Frank House?

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

Are prams allowed in the Anne Frank House?

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

Is photography permitted inside the Anne Frank House?

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

Is there a cloakroom at the Anne Frank House?

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.

Can I bring food and drinks to the Anne Frank House?

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.

How do I book tickets to visit the Anne Frank House?

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.

How much does it cost to visit the Anne Frank Museum?

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

What are the Anne Frank walking tours timings?

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.

How long is an Anne Frank walking tour?

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.

Where is the meeting point for the Anne Frank walking tours?

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.

How do I get to the Anne Frank walking tour meeting points?

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.

How do I book tickets for an Anne Frank walking tour?

You can book your Anne Frank walking tour online.

How much do Anne Frank walking tours cost?

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.