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      Anne Frank House: Tickets, Opening Hours and How to Plan Your Visit

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      Bicycles leaning on a bridge railing above a tree-lined canal with a tall church tower in the distance on a spring day. Photo: Jenifoto, Adobe Stock.

      Tickets and opening hours

      Tickets are not sold at the door. They are sold only online, and each one is for a specified date and time. A ticket cannot be exchanged or refunded, it is non-transferable, and it is valid only for the slot you booked, so choose carefully. the museum's tickets page is the place to buy.

      The museum is open every day from 9:00 am (09:00) to 10:00 pm (22:00) There are two exceptions to know about: on 1 January it opens at noon and still closes at 10:00 pm (22:00), and on 27 April, King's Day, it closes at 5:00 pm (17:00)

      Inside the house

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      A brick arched bridge over a canal with narrow gabled houses and street lamps lit at twilight. Photo: Fokke Baarssen, Adobe Stock.

      Visitors can take all the time they need, and on average a visit lasts about an hour. There are many stairs in the house, and anyone who has difficulty walking may find the steep ones hard to climb.

      Photography and filming are not permitted, which also covers smart glasses, camera glasses and AI glasses. The minimum age is 10 years, because the museum is not suitable for younger children. The audio tour is part of the visit and comes in nine languages, from Dutch and English to Hebrew and Japanese.

      Bags and getting there

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      Pink and yellow tulips in the foreground of a canal with moored houseboats and tall narrow brick houses. Photo: Mistervlad, Adobe Stock.

      Only bags smaller than an A4 sheet of paper can be taken inside, and there is no room to store large bags, backpacks or suitcases, so leave your luggage at the hotel before you go.

      On foot, it is about 20 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station and about 10 minutes from Dam Square. From 15 February 2025 to February 2027 no tram runs to the Westermarkt stop, although one runs to Dam Square. More is on the museum's practical information page.

      Walking tours around the house

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      Houseboats along a canal at blue hour with lit brick houses and a church tower rising behind the trees. Photo: Kavalenkava, Adobe Stock.

      A guide can add the wider story of the neighbourhood. The Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam with Jewish Quarter Visit mixes guided and self-guided parts and includes the Jewish Quarter, with the Anne Frank House nearby, according to its operator. The Anne Frank Walking Tour in Amsterdam: WWII History & Legacy covers the history of the period, and its operator says entry to the museum is not included.

      For a private walk in the neighbouring Jordaan, the Private Walking Tour in Amsterdam Jordaan District is a guided stroll through courtyards and canal-side streets, according to its operator. On any of these, book your own timed ticket for the house first.

      Frequently asked questions

      Can I buy a ticket on the day at the door?

      No. Tickets are sold online only.

      Can I exchange a ticket?

      No. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded and are valid only for the booked slot.

      Can I take photos inside?

      No, and the ban covers smart glasses too.

      Is there a minimum age?

      Yes, ten years.

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