The Anne Frank House at a glance
The Anne Frank House is the historic business building and hiding place at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam. Today the museum complex covers numbers 263 to 267 on the canal. The visitor entrance is round the corner at Westermarkt 20.
The museum tells the story of Anne Frank and the people in hiding with her. Many visitors combine it with walking tours of Jewish Amsterdam. Those tours are a separate offer, and none of them includes entry to the museum.
The building and the museum
Prinsengracht 263 was a business building with a front house and a rear house. The eight people in hiding lived in the upper floors of the rear house. You can read who they were on the page about the Secret Annex.
The rooms of the Annex are unfurnished, as Otto Frank wished. The museum tells the story through quotes, photographs, films and original objects. It does not show rebuilt living rooms. The original revolving bookcase has survived and is partly protected by glass today.
The museum opened on 3 May 1960. The organisation behind it, the Anne Frank House, was founded earlier, on 3 May 1957.
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Walks and boat trips near the Anne Frank House
Guided walks through Jewish Amsterdam and canal cruises from the Prinsengracht. Entry to the museum is not included in any of them.
Key dates
The main dates in order.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 June 1929 | Anne Frank is born in Frankfurt am Main |
| 6 July 1942 | The Frank family goes into hiding at Prinsengracht 263 |
| 4 August 1944 | The people in hiding and two helpers are arrested |
| 25 June 1947 | First edition of the diary, Het Achterhuis, in Dutch |
| 3 May 1957 | The Anne Frank House organisation is founded |
| 3 May 1960 | The museum opens |
| January 1963 | Otto Frank founds the Anne Frank Fonds in Basel |
For the story behind these dates, see the Anne Frank story and the Diary of Anne Frank.
Visitor numbers
How many people visit each year.
The museum counted about 1.2 million visitors in 2025 and about the same number in 2024.
A museum with this many visitors works with fixed time slots. You need an online ticket for a set time, and there are no tickets at the door.
Ticket prices 2026
The total price includes the booking fee of €1.00. Do not add it a second time.
| Visitor | Price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adults | €16.50 |
| Ages 10 to 17 | €7.00 |
| Ages 0 to 9 | €1.00 |
| Museumkaart or ICOM card | €1.00 |
| European Youth Card (EYC) | €7.00 |
| I amsterdam Card or student ID | No reduction |
Stadspas Amsterdam and the VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART also pay €1, and CJP pays €7 including the booking fee. Show the valid card at the entrance. Children and card holders also need a time slot booked online.
The introduction programme costs €7 per ticket on top. It lasts 30 minutes before the museum visit, is offered in English and is suitable from age 10.
Tickets, hours and rules in short
Details are on the pages for tickets and opening hours.
Where tickets are sold
Entry is sold online by the museum itself. Tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged or refunded. Commercial tours do not give access to the house.
Release and sold-out days
New time slots are released on Tuesdays at 10:00 for visits six weeks later. Dates that are not yet released are not sold out. If no ticket is shown for a chosen date, it is sold out, and there is no waiting list.
Opening hours
The museum is open daily from 09:00 to 22:00. Hours differ on some days, among them 1 January, 27 April, 4 May, 25 December and 31 December.
Length and audio tour
Plan about one hour. The audio tour is included. It is available in German, Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.
Photographs and bags
Photographing and filming are not allowed, including with camera or AI glasses. On the route only bags smaller than an A4 sheet are allowed. Coats, bags and buggies can be left in the cloakroom. Large rucksacks and suitcases cannot be stored.
Café and shop
The café and the shop can only be reached through the museum. Payment there is by bank or credit card.
Children
The museum names 10 years as the minimum age. Its price list still has a category for ages 0 to 9. If you plan to bring younger children, ask the museum before you book.
Access
The historic part has three steep staircases up and a threshold of 39 cm. It cannot be visited with a wheelchair or other mobility aids. The modern part is partly accessible with help from the staff.
Around the house
Places and pages that belong to the visit.
Anne Frank House facts: frequently asked questions
Where is the Anne Frank House?
At Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam. The museum complex covers numbers 263 to 267, and the visitor entrance is at Westermarkt 20.
When did the museum open?
On 3 May 1960. The organisation behind the museum was founded earlier, on 3 May 1957.
How many people visit each year?
About 1.2 million in 2025, and about the same in 2024.
How much is a ticket in 2026?
€16.50 for adults and €7.00 for ages 10 to 17, with the €1.00 booking fee included. Ages 0 to 9 pay €1.00.
How long does a visit take?
About one hour. There is no strict time limit once you are inside.
Is this the official website of the Anne Frank House?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not connected to the Anne Frank Stichting or the Anne Frank Fonds, or to any ticket seller. Museum tickets are sold only by the museum itself.