- Tickets are sold online only and released in advance, so book as soon as you can
- There are no tickets at the door
- The Secret Annex is reached by steep stairs and is not wheelchair accessible
- Recommended for ages 10 and up
- Type
- Museum
- Where
- Amsterdam
- Time needed
- 1-1.5 hours
- Admission
- about €16 for adults (2026), online only, book ahead
From July 1942 to August 1944, Anne Frank, her family and four other Jewish people hid from the Nazis in a concealed annex behind the offices of her father's company at Prinsengracht 263. Here Anne wrote the diary that became one of the most widely read books in the world. The house is now a museum and one of the most visited places in Amsterdam.
What you'll see
The visit takes you through the front house, where the company's warehouse and offices were, and then through the movable bookcase that hid the entrance to the Secret Annex. The rooms are unfurnished, as Otto Frank, the only survivor of the eight, wished, but the walls still carry the film-star pictures Anne pasted up and the pencil marks recording the children's heights.
At the end you'll see Anne's original diary and other writings on display, along with exhibits about what happened to the people in hiding after their arrest, and about the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands.
Practical information
- Tickets: about €16 for adults in 2026, less for children. Tickets are sold only online through the official website, for a specific time slot, and are released a few weeks ahead. They often sell out quickly, so check the release schedule and current prices before you travel.
- Audio guide and introduction: an audio guide is included, and some time slots include a short introductory programme.
- Getting there: trams 13 and 17 stop at Westermarkt, a couple of minutes' walk away, next to the Westerkerk whose bells Anne wrote about.
- Accessibility: the Annex is reached by steep, narrow stairs and isn't accessible to wheelchair users. The museum offers a virtual alternative.
- Children: recommended for ages 10 and over.
If you miss out, keep checking the official site, as places sometimes free up after cancellations. Avoid unofficial resellers.
It's a quiet, emotional visit, so leave some time afterwards for a walk along the canals. The Rijksmuseum is about 20 minutes away on foot, and our Netherlands guide has more ideas.
Where is Anne Frank House?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Anne Frank House tickets at the door?
No. All tickets are sold online for timed entry, so book in advance.
How long does the visit take?
Most people spend about an hour, or up to 90 minutes with the introductory programme.
Can I take photos inside?
Photography is not allowed inside the museum, out of respect for the place and to keep visitors moving through the small rooms.
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