Visit here for an eerie sensation of what it was like for the Frank Family to hide in an attic during World War II. The original furnishings were destroyed by the Nazis, but the place is haunted by the ghosts of Anne and her family. Excellent, but small display of historical information. If you haven’t read the “Diary of Anne Frank,” get a copy here, available in many languages.
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A must see, but very crowded with tourists. Check the hours they are open for the time of year you are in ADam, and go somewhere between (e.g.) 6PM and an hour before they close. That way there are fewer people and there is more privacy (especially in the summer) for personal reflection about what went on here & in Amsterdam during this dark period.
Just an opinion/suggestion, but instead of paying for the movie/documentary they show at the museum, it is better if you prepare and know Anne’s diary ahead of time so the rooms all have more meaning and history for you.
As you leave, exiting the front door, realize the view across the Prinsengracht is the last civilized thing Anne, filled with fear, saw before being pushed into a van. She eventually died of typhus in Bergen-Belsen a few months before it was liberated.
I loved the Anne Frank house. It was a very moving experience
Even though I have never read Anne Franks diary, I felt this was one of the most important things to see. We visited at the end of August and thankfully did not experience the queues, a lot of reviewers I have read did. The whole experience left me very moved. The house has been maintained sympathetically and with tv screens in every room with interviews with childhood friends and Anne’s father. If you don’t visit any other museum in Amsterdam please don’t miss this.