The Anne Frank House is one of Amsterdam’s most moving and historically significant museums. It tells the story of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl whose diary became one of the most widely read accounts of World War II and the Holocaust. Visitors from around the world come here to learn about her life, her family, and the hidden rooms where they lived in secrecy for more than two years.
Why the Anne Frank House is so important
Located along the picturesque Prinsengracht canal, the Anne Frank House preserves the building where Anne Frank and seven others went into hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Between 1942 and 1944 they lived in a concealed space known as the Secret Annex, hidden behind a movable bookcase in the building that once housed Otto Frank’s business.
During this time Anne wrote in her diary about everyday life in hiding, her thoughts about the war, and her hopes for the future. Her writings later became the famous book The Diary of a Young Girl, which has been translated into dozens of languages and read by millions of people worldwide.
The life of Anne Frank
Anne Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1929. When the Nazis came to power, her family moved to Amsterdam hoping to find safety. After the German occupation of the Netherlands in 1940, Jewish families faced increasing persecution.
On July 6, 1942, the Frank family went into hiding in the Secret Annex, together with the Van Pels family and later Fritz Pfeffer. For more than two years they remained hidden with the help of Otto Frank’s trusted employees, who secretly supplied food and news from the outside world.
In August 1944 the hiding place was discovered and the occupants were arrested. Anne Frank later died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945. Otto Frank, her father, was the only survivor and later published Anne’s diary, ensuring that her voice would live on for generations.
Anne Frank House: Walk through history
Highlights of the Anne Frank House:
- The Secret Annex: Walk through the hidden rooms behind the famous movable bookcase.
- Anne’s original diary: See the famous red-checkered diary and other original writings.
- Historical exhibitions: Multimedia displays explaining the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the Frank family’s story.
- A powerful experience: One of the most emotional and thought-provoking museums in Europe.
The Secret Annex
The entrance to the Secret Annex was hidden behind a movable bookcase designed to conceal the door. Visitors today still pass through this famous bookcase to enter the hidden rooms where Anne Frank and the others lived in silence during the day.
Prices
* Including € 1.00 booking fee. Tickets must be booked online for a specific date and time slot; walk-in tickets are usually not available.
Museumkaart: Both the physical pass and the digital card in the official app are accepted.
Opening hours
The Anne Frank House is open every day. Opening hours may vary depending on the season.
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
The museum is extremely popular. See our Booking Tip for more information.
Anne Frank House
Visitor Entrance:Westermarkt 20, 1016 DK Amsterdam
(Located at Prinsengracht 263-267, next to the Westerkerk)
How to get there:
- Walking: 10 min. from Dam Square, 20 min. from Amsterdam Central Station
- Bicycle: bike parking available nearby
- Tram: 13, 17 to Westermarkt
- Bus: 18, 21, 22 to Westermarkt
Traveling by Public Transport?
Due to roadworks (Oranje Loper), tram and bus routes may change.
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Last updated: March 2026