Anne Frank House (solo trip)

I was extrelmely disappointed to discover that the annex was unfurnished and consisted of renovated new rooms with shiny wooden floors and paneling. The only thing there was a collection of pictures and historical information in addition to the audio imparting that info. I should have done my research before planning to visit from the USA. The info they had up on the walls and the audio was the sa...

My absolute favourite museum in Amsterdam. Quietly devastating in the most important way. I genuinely teared up walking through the rooms. There’s something incredibly powerful about the stillness of the house—the narrow staircases, the small rooms, the weight of knowing what happened there. It doesn’t sensationalise anything; it simply lets the reality speak for itself, and that’s what makes it ...

A very well put together exhibition that covers the story of Anne frank as well as the importance of it. I read the book in the lead up and it did add a layer of context that made the experience more meaningful, but it’s not necessary to understand or experience the museum itself. Make sure to check when tickets open for the date you want and book far in advance as it is basically impossible to ge...

Really would recommend. The audio tour helps paint a picture of what it was like back then. Imagining having to be quiet so you weren't heard. Seeing the original features really brings it to life.

You need to buy tickets online in advance! They go on sale 6 weeks prior to your date of entry on Tuesdays. I forget the time but for US purchase, I had to get up at 3 am and they sold out pretty fast. It's worth it! You get timed entry so be there on time! It's a really nice facility. You enter from the street side and can use toilets before going into the museum. You'll get an audio tour in you...