Anne Frank Museum (House) Tickets 2026
€16.50, online only, and the hardest ticket in Amsterdam. The exact Tuesday booking system explained — and what to do when it's sold out.
The Anne Frank Museum — officially the Anne Frank House — charges €16.50 for adult tickets, sold only on annefrank.org. No walk-ins, no door sales, no third-party resellers. Every visitor in Amsterdam books a timed slot online — and in summer, the best slots disappear within minutes of going on sale.
The system is specific and it's worth knowing before you try to book.
How much are Anne Frank Museum tickets in 2026?
All tickets are online only with timed entry.
- Adults: €16.50
- Children 10–17: €7
- Children under 10: €1
- Introductory programme (30 min, included): €23.50 adults / €14 (ages 10–17) / €8 (under 10)
- Museumkaart: not valid at Anne Frank House
- I Amsterdam City Card: not included
The introductory programme runs before your timed entry and covers the historical context of the occupation. Worth considering with older children or if you're visiting without prior knowledge of Anne Frank's story.
Where to book
Our take: Anne Frank House only sells through its own site. No third-party has official allocations. If you see tickets on a resale site at inflated prices, those are unofficial and the museum may refuse entry.
The Tuesday booking system
Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM CEST, all tickets for the same week six weeks later go on sale. This is the main release — around 80% of daily capacity.
In summer (June–August): have the booking page open before 9:55 AM. When 10:00 hits, the 9:00 AM and first morning slots sell out in 2–3 minutes. If 9 AM is gone, don't refresh hunting for it — grab an evening slot immediately. The 18:00–22:00 window is often available longest and delivers a quieter, more contemplative visit.
In winter (November–February): the Tuesday sprint isn't necessary. Tickets often remain available for days or weeks after release.
What to do if it's sold out
Try same-day availability. The museum releases 20% of capacity at 9:00 AM on the day of your intended visit. In winter this works well. In summer it's a sprint — set a reminder for 8:55 AM and refresh from 9:00.
Check for cancellations mid-week. Slots occasionally open up as people cancel. There's no set time — just refresh the booking page periodically in the days before your visit.
Consider the Jewish Cultural Quarter combo (€30, valid one week). It covers five nearby sites: the National Holocaust Museum (opened 2024), the Dutch Resistance Museum, the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and Hollandsche Schouwburg. It won't replace standing in the Annex, but it gives significant historical depth as an alternative or complement.
The Anne Frank statue at Westerkerk, metres from the house, is free. And annefrank.org has a 25-minute VR tour of the Annex — a decent fallback if you can't get in.
Avoid fraudulent booking sites
The Anne Frank House has explicitly flagged multiple websites with similar URLs that sell fake tickets. The only legitimate booking page is annefrank.org. If you're redirected anywhere else or asked to pay a booking fee on top of the standard price, exit and go back to the official site.
Practical details
Opening hours: daily 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (last entry 9:00 PM). Open every day of the year.
2026 closures: the museum is closed on 21 September (Yom Kippur) plus 22, 23, and 24 September. If your trip lands on these dates, the Jewish Cultural Quarter combo or the National Holocaust Museum are within walking distance.
Arrival: arrive at least 10 minutes before your time slot. The museum is strict — missing your window means you're out. The entrance is at Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam.
Visit time: about 1 hour. The audio guide is free via the Anne Frank House app — download it before you go.
Accessibility: the Secret Annex is not accessible. Entry requires three steep staircases (12, 14, and 16 steps each), plus one step of 39 cm. Wheelchair users can visit the modern wing — temporary exhibition, café, and shop — with staff assistance. The museum provides a detailed accessibility PDF on its website.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Anne Frank Museum tickets in 2026?
An adult ticket to the Anne Frank Museum costs €16.50 as of May 2026, sold only on annefrank.org. The full price list: adults €16.50, children 10–17 €7, children under 10 €1, and the ticket with the 30-minute introductory programme costs €23.50 for adults (€14 ages 10–17, €8 under 10). The Museumkaart is not valid here, and the I Amsterdam City Card does not include entry — Anne Frank House is one of the few major Amsterdam museums excluded from both passes. The introductory programme runs before your timed slot and covers the historical context of the German occupation of the Netherlands. It's worth booking with older children, or with anyone visiting without prior knowledge of Anne Frank's story — the museum itself assumes a baseline understanding the programme provides.
When do Anne Frank Museum Amsterdam tickets go on sale?
Tickets release every Tuesday at 10:00 AM CEST for the same week six weeks later — verified May 2026. So if you want a slot in mid-July, you need to be ready on a Tuesday in early June. In summer (June–August), the 9:00 AM and other morning slots sell out in 2–3 minutes; afternoon and evening slots last longer. In winter (November–February) the Tuesday rush isn't necessary — tickets often remain available for days or weeks after release. There's also a same-day window: 20% of daily capacity drops at 9:00 AM local time on the day itself, useful as a backup. Practical tip: have the booking page open and refreshed by 9:55 AM on Tuesday. If 9 AM is gone by the time you load the calendar, grab an evening slot immediately rather than refreshing — the 18:00–22:00 window stays available longest and gives a quieter visit.
Can you get same-day Anne Frank Museum tickets?
Yes, but it's risky in peak season. As of May 2026, the museum releases 20% of daily capacity at 9:00 AM on the day. In summer these vanish in seconds. In winter it works reliably. Keep refreshing the official site from 8:55 AM if you're trying this.
Is Anne Frank House on GetYourGuide or Viator?
Anne Frank House sells only through its official website (annefrank.org). Third-party platforms like GetYourGuide and Viator do not sell entry tickets. Walking tours that go past the house exterior are available, but they do not include museum entry.
What's included in the Anne Frank Museum ticket?
Entry to the full museum, including the Secret Annex and the original hinged bookcase. A free audio guide is available via the Anne Frank House app. Anne Frank's original diary is on permanent display. As of May 2026, no add-on purchases are required inside the museum.
Where is the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam?
The Anne Frank Museum is at Westermarkt 20, in the Jordaan district of central Amsterdam. As of May 2026, the nearest tram stop is Westermarkt (line 13 or 17), about a one-minute walk from the entrance. The closest metro station is Rokin, around 12 minutes on foot. From Amsterdam Centraal station the walk takes roughly 15 minutes through the canal belt — flat, well-signed, and one of the more pleasant walks in the city. The museum entrance sits directly next to Westerkerk, the church whose bell tower Anne Frank mentions in her diary; the tower is about 10 metres from the museum door. Postcode 1016 GV if you're using maps. The building backs onto the Prinsengracht canal, which is where the famous facade view comes from.
Is the Anne Frank House the same as the Anne Frank Museum?
Yes — they are the same place. The official brand is Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis in Dutch), which is the name used by the foundation that runs the site at Westermarkt 20. Most international visitors search for it as the Anne Frank Museum, since that matches how museums elsewhere are named. Both terms refer to the same building, the same Secret Annex, and the same ticket. Anything labelled Anne Frank Museum, Anne Frank House, or Anne Frank Museum Amsterdam is the same €16.50 ticket sold only at annefrank.org. If you see a separate listing for an Anne Frank Museum on a third-party site, it's still the same place — but check the URL: only annefrank.org is the official source.
How early should you arrive at the Anne Frank Museum?
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your timed slot. The museum is strict about entry windows — as of May 2026, missing your slot means you cannot enter, and tickets are non-refundable. The entrance is at Westermarkt 20; the queue forms outside on the square. Bring printed or mobile ticket plus ID matching the booking name. Allow extra time if it's raining (the queue has no cover) or if you're combining with the 30-minute introductory programme, which starts 30 minutes before your main entry.
Can children visit the Anne Frank Museum?
The museum recommends age 10 and up. As of May 2026, children 10–17 pay €7 and under-10s pay €1, but younger children often find the visit difficult: the content is emotionally heavy, the Annex is physically demanding (three steep staircases of 12, 14, and 16 steps plus one 39 cm step), and there's nothing tactile or interactive. With older children the 30-minute introductory programme (€23.50 adults / €14 ages 10–17) is worth adding — it provides the historical context the museum itself assumes you already know. Practical tip: read parts of the diary together beforehand. Children who arrive having heard Anne's voice get noticeably more from the visit than those who arrive cold. Strollers must be left in the cloakroom; the Annex is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Is the Anne Frank Museum closed any days in 2026?
Yes. The museum is closed on 21 September 2026 (Yom Kippur) and on 22, 23, and 24 September. The rest of the year follows the standard daily 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM schedule, including all public holidays.
Last verified: May 2026