Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House
4.5
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. As a visitor, you experience this story through quotations, photos, films and original objects. The atmosphere in the museum is authentic and subdued. There are online scams active, buy tickets only through the official website: https://www.annefrank.org
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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  • Anish S
    Chicago, Illinois787 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a must-see for anyone visiting Amsterdam.  You read about it as a child, but it is still hard to phantom how a family could live in such a small space for two years with minimal noise and no ability to go outdoors.  The museum is beautifully set up in an attempt to recreate the Franks' lives.  Note that they will likely not let you in more than 10 min early as the museum is always packed.  You are also following people given the small space so it's always crowded.  If you prefer to avoid the crowd, I would book the first time slot of the day.  The tour will take about an hour as you walk through all the rooms and read everything.  The tour also comes with a free audio guide, which is used for up until you go up the stairs through the bookcase.  They do have a coat check.  You can also carry a small backpack, but you will have to move it to the front of your body once you go through the stairs due to small space. Book your tickets early as they do sell out. 
    Visited February 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 23, 2025
  • alexclc99
    Tarbes, France410 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went there in the morning to pick up our tickets on site with cash: know that almost all museums and even restaurants in Amsterdam only take the blue card. Here it was even impossible to take your ticket on site, the reservation on the internet is mandatory with dedicated time slots. No problem if their site doesn’t crash every time you try to pay. After 3 attempts we finally managed to pay. A changing room is available inside (free) as well as audio guides in the language of your choice (free). Toilets are available inside. It is forbidden to take pictures in the museum. The museum is top, plan about 1h30 if you really read everything. I recommend this Amsterdam must despite the fact that the staff at the entrance scanning tickets are useless when it comes to providing solutions or answers to our questions.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 9, 2025
  • STM0041
    Bullard, Texas849 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    On our recent trip to Amsterdam, touring the Anne Frank House was on our priority list of things to do. Seeing they sell tickets only on their online website on Tuesdays at 10 AM Amsterdam time 6 weeks ahead of your intended entry date, we set our alarm clock for 2:45 am (we live in Texas) and was ready to purchase when they went on sale at 3 AM our time. Glad we did so, the tickets were sold out in minutes. I would highly recommend purchasing the pre tour introductory program for 7 euros more than the museum entry price. Our tickets cost us 23 euros each. The program gave us a great understanding of what we were about to see from a very knowledgeable and fun presenter. Also, taking pictures inside the Anne Frank House is not allowed nut you can take all the pictures you want of the pictures inside the area where the program is given.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 16, 2024
  • fjgdds
    Demarest, New Jersey12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum. Most importantly, you need to buy the timed admission ticket as soon as they go on sale, which is approximately 6 weeks prior to the date you want to go. They sell out quickly. You're given a handset upon entry and guided through each room. You can spend as much time as you want, but it takes about 1 hour to go through the entire museum. Well worth the time.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 25, 2024
  • Robertoisfun
    Fredericksburg, Virginia1,466 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The top spot on my Honey's list that she wanted to see in Amsterdam. Tickets go quickly online so I strongly recommend going to their website 10 am (Amsterdam time) Tuesday six weeks prior to your visit. We had tickets for the video discussion prior to the tour which was very enlightening. We highly recommend you pay the small additional cost, as the walking tour is self guided with recordings presented at numbered locations through supplied earpieces. You tour all four floors with numerous displays scattered throughout. There is a gift shop that also serves food inside near the end of tour. Some of the stairs can be challenging if you have walking limitations. We were glad we toured Ann Frank's house as though this occurred eighty years ago we must never forget. We highly recommend.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 17, 2024
  • Katalin H
    Los Angeles, California42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very excellent Museum and memorial place. It was very solemn, and touching, quite emotional. You MUST book your tickets a month ahead or the soonest the website allows if you are going in Prime summer season. Only book on the Anne Frank House website. It takes about 2-2-1/2 hrs to walk through. There will be tight spaces and it will be crowded. It surprised me how centrally located this hiding place was. The program was very informative and interesting. We also booked the introductory program, I highly recommend that also- it gives a perpective about the times, gives some more historical background. I highly recommend this Museum.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 15, 2024
  • CrazyCatLondon
    London, United Kingdom31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited with my 12yr old daughter and we both agreed it was an incredible experience. If you are expecting to wander around at your leisure seeing lots of different exhibits, you won’t. The house is small and cramped and you will be moving slowly, sometimes in single file with all the other visitors through a largely vacant house which was emptied by the Nazis and not refurnished out of respect to the wishes of Otto Frank. Most of the information is delivered via a very well done audio guide accompanied by video testimonies and remaining materials. Our personal experience was of deep sympathy and an evoked sadness which could not have come even close to that of the 8 people hiding in fear for 2 years in that small space, and for us that was the learning we had come for. If you are wanting to visit, 80% of the tickets are released online only on the Anne Frank House website exactly six weeks ahead of the week of visit at 10am Central European time. Tickets for the whole week sell out in minutes and logging on at 10:03 on the correct day we were not able to get tickets with the introductory talk for the day we wanted. 20% of tickets are released online one week in advance again on Tuesday at 10am CET. However, if you read Anne Frank’s diary in advance and use the audio guide, it is still an excellent and worthwhile experience to get the standard tickets. One of the best things we did in Amsterdam.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 2, 2024
  • BramhallHatter
    Bramhall, United Kingdom168 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My family and I visited yesterday and had all learned about Anne Frank in school. We bought tickets which included a 30 minute introductory talk before entering the house. The talk was really interesting and I would recommend doing this. Before entering the house we were all provided with audio guides which really helped bring things to life when you enter each room. It’s forbidden to take photos in the house as you would expect as it serves as a memorial. I would definitely recommend visiting to others.
    Visited February 2025
    Traveled with family
    Written February 22, 2025
  • Sam Q
    Dundee, United Kingdom23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth doing the 30min introductory program as it really sets the scene for you before you go through the building. The young man that did the talk on our visit was very knowledgeable and made it interesting to listen to him. The building has very steep and narrow stairs at points so it would be difficult for those with mobility issues to manage. The audio guides you carry with you are very useful and bring the experience to life.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written November 22, 2024
  • Roberta
    Toronto, Canada1,900 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is my second time visiting the Anne Frank house. My first time was in 2011. Tickets need to be booked in advance online. So I booked my ticket 2.5 weeks in advance. All the regular tickets were gone, so I paid 6 Euro more for the additional educational portion. Still timed but at the side door. When I got to Amsterdam, I found out from the walking tour that tickets are usually sold out many weeks in advance, so a lot of people do not end up having a chance to go. This was also at the heart of Summer vacation. Security did not let us go in advance to use the washroom, but it's not really allowed anyway since the washroom is after the scanned tickets. So the guide picked us up and brought us to a room to explain the history. It was 30 mins, then we can explore the museum at our leisure. It really brought another perspective. I didn't end up picking up the audio guide after since we wanted to scan our ticket to use the washroom. The house is as it was before without the furniture. Keep this in mind for anyone with disabilities. So the hidden annex would be tight with the stairs. Highly recommended as it is part of our world history. Also, no photos in the museum, but you can take photos inside the classroom.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 8, 2024
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paolo f
Province of Perugia, Italy34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
The house is small and only a few people enter at a time at a specific time displayed outside. An audio guide is also provided in Italian which, room by room, tells you about the life of the Frank family. More than the house itself, it is the story that makes the difference. I recommend reading something before going. Tickets are few and in great demand, which is why they can only be purchased online on their website starting from 10am every Tuesday and for the following 21 days. I recommend keeping a reminder. Definitely not suitable for those who decide to go to Amsterdam at the last moment
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Written August 18, 2023
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hatijyoumaki
Saitama Prefecture, Japan509 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
After listening to Nakatani's talk at Auschwitz in Poland, I wanted to come here soon. On this trip, I also visited NS-DOK in Cologne and Munich, the courthouse and Imperial Party rally site in Nuremberg, and the Dachau concentration camp.

Reservations are required to visit the Anne Frank House. When I visited, many people who did not have tickets looked disappointed.

I have been checking the official website for two to three months in preparation for the first day of sales, practicing (practicing how to make reservations quickly). I got tickets to the Last Supper in Milan last year after a fierce battle, and here tickets are similarly sold out from the first day.

Reservations are made in 15-minute increments from 9:00 to 20:45, and I made a few reservations using the Museumkaart slot. It costs 1 euro to make a reservation, and I think you need to wait 15 minutes before the show starts.

I also made reservations for the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Mauritshuis, etc. through the Museumkaart slot, but there is no reservation fee elsewhere. I was planning to go to Keukenhof and Kinderdijk on a good day, and visit museums on a bad day, so I'm really sorry for making multiple reservations.

When using Museumkaart as a tourist, you can buy an envelope with a temporary card for 64.9€ at the first museum (I chose the Attic Church, which was expensive at 16.5€ and had an open window), and enter a total of five places by presenting the barcode on the envelope.

At that time, you can make reservations for popular museums that require reservations, such as the Van Gogh Museum, in advance through the Museumkaart slot on their website, and show the reservation ticket (I saved it in an iCloud file, but a printout is also fine) on your smartphone to enter the museum without waiting in the FAST lane.

That's why I recommend making reservations for the Anne Frank House as early as possible.
Photography is prohibited (including at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam).
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Written August 17, 2023
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Erika El Madi
Quincy, MA59 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
My husband and I came to the Anne Frank House during our recent trip to Amsterdam. I'm glad we booked in advance as the day of there were no other time slots available. The entry was very organized and they give you a little touch screen device to operate the audio tour included in your ticket. The device was very simple to use and had a very moving dictation of each portion of the exhibit. The museum was very moving. They have removed 99% of the belongings that were in the home, which led to it feeling a little empty, especially the portion of the home they were actually hiding in but they tried to make up for it with the audio. The home is quite narrow which leads to a lot of bottlenecks of people trying to move through the space so be prepared to be patient, and I probably wouldn't recommend this museum for those with young children due to this and lack of content geared towards kiddos. Overall, I would recommend it, especially on a rainy day.
Written March 3, 2024
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Paul S
Gold Coast, Australia101 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
Be aware that to be able to get tickets to Ann Frank House you need to be online a minimum of six weeks in advance and then it is a lottery. We tried and missed out. They only allow a small number of people in at a time so I guess that explains the long lead time
When we were there we thought we might as well have a look at the outside of the place but when we got there the whole building has been encased in darkened glass and aluminium. It looks like a department store from the street.
Written July 6, 2024
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Matthew W
8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Really enjoyed this experience, would recommend doing the introductory programme first as it was only €7 extra and was well worth the money. It took about half an hour but was really interesting to get the background knowledge before going up into the secret annex. You also get a view of the annex from the rear which you wouldn’t normally get, and also a picture opertunity which aren’t allowed once you go into the museum. Once we were in the museum we enjoyed going through and was good to put what we had just heard about into real life. Unfortunately that day there had been a power cut in the morning and believe this resulted in large queues later in the day, which we found made it very busy and created quite a lot of queuing through the annex. We didn’t bother with the audio programme having done the introductory programme first, which allowed us to jump ahead in a lot of places. The facilities in the museum were good and the staff were very helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend.
Written January 24, 2024
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Valentina
Rome, Italy76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
A must visit if you go to Amsterdam. The house is partly restored and partly with original pieces, but a reconstruction of how it was is still illustrated. You can visit everything except the top floor. The visits are organized by day and time so there are no queues. At the entrance they make you put down all your personal objects (you cannot take photos) and they give you an audio guide in your language which will start automatically in every room. I recommend booking well in advance because it is almost always sold out.
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Written January 23, 2024
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mtn1moma
112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Friends
Visitors were quiet & respectful. It was like being in church. It is crowded and reservations required and are only sold beginning 6 weeks in advance. We wound up going 7:30 pm. Lines move slowly through rooms and levels but it brings Anne Frank and her father alive to the viewer. Impactful to give you a personal feel for how horrible to live a hidden life and then to be discovered and put on the last train to the camp.
Written October 3, 2024
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scottcaps
Chesapeake Beach, MD1,768 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We arrived at 9:15 am for our 9:30 entrance time on a Friday morning in late June and waited in line briefly before entering, showing our tickets, picking up our audio guide, and beginning the self guided tour. Some of the rooms did get crowded at times, but everyone is constantly moving through the one way tour, and you can spend as much time as you like in each room. The audio guide mostly worked well, sometimes activating by itself when we entered rooms and sometimes needing a few clicks to start. The commentary was informative, as were the displays. A very moving story that you may know from reading the book or seeing the play/movie, but being in the actual rooms where the group hid is incredibly powerful. Personally, I think this is a must do for anyone visiting Amsterdam – this was actually my second visit in 23 years. Took us an hour to complete the tour. No photos allowed inside. There is a Cafe, restrooms, and gift shop on site. Tickets for the introductory talk and morning times do get taken very fast, so make sure you get online the morning when your date is available to get the time that best fits your schedule.
Written August 12, 2023
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Carrick M
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Friends
Visiting the Anne Frank House was deeply moving. Walking through the secret annex and seeing Anne’s original writings brought history to life in a way I’ll never forget. The museum is well-curated, and the exhibits are both informative and emotional.

Be sure to book tickets online well in advance, as it’s very popular. Allow about 1.5-2 hours to explore, and be prepared for steep stairs.

This is a must-visit in Amsterdam and a powerful reminder of resilience and hope.
Written January 28, 2025
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J Dufty
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
A very moving and poignant visit. The audio tour was excellent, and the whole experience was well worth the money. The staff were extremely friendly and polite, and the coffee shop was excellent also.
Please be aware that you must book your tickets online well ahead of your visit- you will not be able to purchase them at the museum on the day.
Written June 20, 2024
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