A Guide to Visiting the Anne Frank House
anne frank house
everything you need to know for your visit
In the United States most history classes from middle school through high school, teach students the in-depth history of WWII, Nazi invasions, and the heart-wrenching story of Anne Frank and her family.
Having already learned so much about the family, I knew when visiting Amsterdam that the Anne Frank house was a must see. Walking through the main house of her father’s business and the secret annex where she and her family stayed in hiding for 25 months allowed me to attach emotions to the story that I knew so well.
KEEP IN MIND
80% of tickets go on sale six weeks in advance and let me tell you, they go fast. The remaining 20% of tickets are released through the website on the day itself but I wouldn’t rely on purchasing a same-day ticket since people travel from around the world to visit and tickets are in high demand.
HOT TIP
Since tickets go on sale six weeks prior, I recommend going the route I did when purchasing my ticket. Tickets are released every Tuesday at 10am CET so choose your desired date and then set a calendar reminder on your phone six weeks before the exact day so that you’re one of the first visitors on the website that Tuesday booking tickets. Be sure to take into account your time zone when setting your reminder. I’m not kidding when I say they go fast!
There are two types of tickets Museum Visit and Museum Visit + Introduction Program. The second option (which is the one I booked) is only €7 more and includes a 30-minute introductory class about Anne Frank, her family, their time in the annex, and the time leading up to it. This ticket also allows you to enter through a different door from the regular entrance which means the line is much shorter and yes, regardless of being a ticket holder (everyone is) you must wait in line. Luckily there were only a handful of people in the introduction program line.
Photos are prohibited inside of the annex but you can ask questions and take photos during the introductory class which is just another reason to book this ticket. Both tickets include an audio guide.
helpul info
FORMER HIDING PLACE OF ANNE FRANK: Prinsengracht 263
ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM: The entrance is around the corner from the location above and is located at Westermarkt 20
Westermarkt 20
1016 DK Amsterdam
tel +31 20 556 71 05
MUSEUM TICKET: Purchase here
MUSEUM TICKET + INTRODUCTION PROGRAM: Purchase here
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Here
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