Anne Frank Huis is the building in Amsterdam where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis. It’s here that her famous diary was written and when you visit, you’ll discover that her story is still as powerful today as it ever was. It’s incredible that the building and the hiding place remain and although a visit here will be upsetting, it’s a must-see museum in Amsterdam. The museum does get busy, especially in the summer months, so plan your visit to avoid queues.
You enter the museum in the new structure on the corner which is two buildings away from the original business premises of Otto Frank. Once inside, there is a vast amount of information about the persecution of the Jews by the Nazis and the story of Anne Frank. Eventually, you get to enter the secret annex at the rear where two families hid away. The annex is concealed by a bookcase and the area behind it is surprisingly spacious. Pictured below is the scale model of the whole annex. We found our visit to the museum exceptionally moving and it’s something we will never forget.
Anne Frank House is open daily from 9am to 10pm. Adult admission is 16.50 Euros (2026 prices). Tickets can be bought online which reduces queues when you visit. There is a special entrance for pre-purchased tickets. After your visit the the museum, we’d recommend taking the Anne Frank Walking Tour which tells you more about her family’s life in Amsterdam.
ANNE FRANK HOUSE LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: Anne Frank Huis, Prinsengracht 263-267, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20-5567100
Tel: +31 (0)20-5567105 (recorded Information)
Anne Frank House is a 20 minute walk from Central Station. You can see the outside of the house on the Amsterdam Highlights Cruise.
MORE ON ANNE FRANK HOUSE
Anne Frank House – Official website
Hotels near Anne Frank House – Booking.com
Books on Anne Frank – Amazon