The Anne Frank House is a museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, set in the building where Anne Frank wrote her well-known diary. It is a historic house as well as a museum, and visiting it means walking through the rooms where the diary was written, which gives the visit a quiet, personal weight.
What to expect
The museum tells the story of Anne Frank and the people who lived in hiding with her, using the house itself as the main exhibit. Many visitors find the experience moving, and it is often described as a place for reflection rather than a typical sightseeing stop. Allow time to take it in at your own pace.
Planning your visit
- Book ahead: tickets sell out quickly, so reserve your time slot well before your trip.
- Plan your day: the house sits in the centre of Amsterdam, so it can easily be combined with other city walks, canal streets and museums nearby.
- Keep the mood in mind: the visit is emotional, so you may want to leave some free time afterwards to rest or walk.
If you are interested in history, memoir or the wartime story of the Netherlands, the Anne Frank House is one of the most personal places in the city to visit.