Planning a visit to Anne Frank House, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic museums? While the process is simple, it does require a little preparation. To ensure you get in, you must book your tickets to Anne Frank House in advance for a specific date and time. Here’s everything you need to know to secure your tickets to this historic site.
Each year, nearly one million people visit Anne Frank House. However, due to the museum’s limited size (housed in a narrow, historic canal house) only a small number of tickets are available. The museum operates on a strict schedule, with all tickets reserved for pre-booked time slots. This applaies to all visitors, including children (ages 0-9) and discount card holders.
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Ticket prices for Anne Frank house in 2025
Starting January 2025, ticket prices are as follows:
- Adults – €16
- Children (ages 10-17) – €7
- Children (under 10) – €1
- Dutch Museum Card holders – €1
Please note that the I amsterdam City Card is not valid at Anne Frank House. But it’s still a great city pass for an active traveller. You can save € 244,95 in 3 days.
Tip! If you choose the I amsterdam Card for 120 hours, it costs only €27 per day. Rijksmuseum entrance – plus access to more than 70 other attractions – are free with the I amsterdam City Card. See what is included in the card and order it online.
When and where can I book tickets to Anne Frank house?
Tickets are exclusively available through the official website. They go on sale every Tuesday at 10:00 AM local Amsterdam time, for the entire week six weeks later.
Tip: Be mindful of the time difference and set an alarm so you don’t miss the release. Tickets tend to sell out quickly, especially during peak seasons (March to October). There’s also a chance you’ll be placed in an online queue before you can complete your booking. If that happens, make sure you have your credit card ready.
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Last-minute ticket releases
Recently, the museum has started releasing extra tickets for the week immediately following the Tuesday release. If you don’t see tickets for the next week, don’t give up. Keep refreshing until at least 10:30 AM to check for any additional availability.
No, it’s not possible. Tickets are not sold at the door, you always need to pre-book them online.
On average, a visit to Anne Frank house takes an hour.
Types of tickets
Anne Frank House offers two ticket options:
- Regular museum visit: Includes entry to the museum and a free audio guide available in 9 languages (Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish). The visit takes around 60 to 75 minutes.
- Introductory program + regular visit: In addition to the regular museum tour, this ticket includes a 30-minute video presentation about Anne Frank before the museum tour begins, with an audio guide.
Both tickets are valid for a specific time slot, with a 15-minute window for entry. It’s important to arrive on time, as late arrivals will not be allowed entry due to capacity limits.
Make sure you also book tickets to the other popular venues and museums (the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum) in advance.
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Anne Frank house opening hours
The Anne Frank House is open daily from 09:00 to 22:00. On Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Eve (December 31) the museum is open from 9:00 to 17:00. On New Year’s Day (January 1) it is open from 12:00 to 22:00.
Anne Frank house address
You can visit Anne Frank house at Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam. The nearest public transport stop to the Anne Frank House is the Westermarkt. You can get here by trams lines 13, 14, 17 and bus lines 170, 172, 174.
What is a good canal tour that will depart near Anne Frank house?
We recommend Lovers and Flagship canal cruises:
- Flagship cruise (choose the ticket with departure from Anne Frank house during the booking processs).
- Lovers cruise (here you can also select your departure point).
- Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with departure from Anne Frank house.
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Tip!
We also recommend visiting:
- The Dutch Resistance Museum which focuses on broader wartime experiences and resistance
- The National Holocaust Museum which provides a specific view on the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands during World War II.
Both museums offer valuable insights into this critical period of history and are located less than one kilometer away from each other.
- The Ten Boom Museum in Haarlem dedicated to The Hiding Place, the subject of a book by Corrie ten Boom. You can view the actual place where Jews were sheltered during World War II.
FAQ
Do you have questions about visiting Anne Frank house in Amsterdam? We’ll be happy to answer.
Is Anne Frank house free with an I amsterdam card?
No, entrance to Anne Frank house is not included in the I amsterdam City Card. But we still recommend buying the I amsterdam Card. With this pass you can save € 244,95 in 3 days.
Is Anne Frank suitable for children?
The Anne Frank house recommends a minimum age of 10 for visitors, as the subject and atmpsphere can be overwhelming for younger children. But taking a child to the museum is ultimately a parent’s decision. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Museum offers a special audion tour for children between 10 and 15 years old, where the story is told from Anne’s perspective.
Plan your visit to Amsterdam in advance
If you’re also planning to visit other top attractions in Amsterdam, like the Van Gogh museum or the Rijksmuseum, it’s wise to book those tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
What are the good websites to book a day trip from Amsterdam?
We recommend Tours & Tickets, a local Amsterdam-based tour company, and two reputable tickets websites Tiqets.com and GetYourGuide.com.
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