Anne Frank House - Museum

The Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam is the museum in the Secret Annex, the real hiding place of Anne Frank and seven others during the Second World War. You walk through the rooms where they hid for more than two years.

What can you expect at the Anne Frank House?

• History: Otto Frank's company was based at Prinsengracht 263 from 1940. From July 1942 until their arrest on 4 August 1944, eight people hid in the Secret Annex. Only Otto survived the war. The diary was published in 1947 and the museum opened on 3 May 1960.
• The museum: At Otto Frank's request the rooms were left empty. Quotes, photos, film and original objects tell the story. More than 1.2 million people visit each year.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Anne Frank House are:
  • Anne's original diary with the red checked cover and her other writings.
  • The revolving bookcase that hid the entrance to the Secret Annex.

Practical information

• Tickets: Tickets are sold online only, for a fixed time slot. Every Tuesday at 10:00 the tickets for six weeks ahead go on sale. Children up to 9 also need a ticket.
• Accessibility: The stairs in the house are steep, so the museum is hard to access for people with limited mobility.
• Surroundings: The entrance is on the Westermarkt, next to the Westerkerk.

The Anne Frank House makes the war personal and moving. Plan your visit well in advance.

Furthermore Anne Frank House is near the following sights: Westerkerk (±50 m), Tulip Museum (±175 m), Erotic Museum (±500 m), Houseboat Museum (±550 m) & Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) (±550 m).

For information

Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam
tel. +31 205 567 105 
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