Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The museum preserves the canal house and the secret annex where Anne Frank, her family and four others hid from 1942 to 1944. The rooms are unfurnished, with the diary and documents displayed; the route ends in the annex. Tickets are timed and sell out weeks ahead, released online on a rolling schedule. It is a 15-minute walk from Dam Square. The visit is emotional and takes about 1.5 hours.
Ticket Price
Adults EUR 16.50 (≈ USD 18.5); ages 10-17 EUR 7; under 10 EUR 1. Tickets are sold online only with timed entry.
Opening Hours
Daily 9:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30); timed tickets are sold online only.
Transportation
Tram 13 or 17 to Westermarkt, then a 3-minute walk; about 15 minutes on foot from Dam Square.
Best Season
In Netherlands, visit Anne Frank House in May-Sep; rain is possible year-round.
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Book online as soon as tickets open The Anne Frank House sells timed tickets online and does not keep a large walk-up supply. Choose your date early and arrive at the assigned time.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes. Tickets are sold online only, with timed slots released on a fixed schedule; there is no ticket desk at the door. Book weeks ahead for spring and summer.
Allow 1.5-2 hours. The route goes through the secret annex via steep, narrow stairs; there is no lift and large bags are not allowed.
The museum is generally open daily 9:00-22:00, with last entry around 21:30. Hours can change on public holidays.
Tram 13 or 17 to Westermarkt, then a 3-minute walk; it is about 15 minutes on foot from Dam Square.