Anne Frank House

Museum Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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What to expect

The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, in central Amsterdam. The museum preserves the hiding place, known as the Secret Annex, where Anne Frank hid with her family and four other people during World War II. The museum also has an exhibition space about the life and times of Anne Frank and all forms of persecution and discrimination. Visitors can experience the story of Anne Frank through quotes, photos, videos, and original items. The museum offers educational products and programs for young people and has a collection of items related to Anne Frank's life

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AMSTERDAM with family, with children

AMSTERDAM with family, with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Anne Frank House. "The visit of the house, full of emotion and contemplation, is not a visit like the others."

Highlights: The visit was moving. "It seems to me more suitable for older children, from 10 years old, and by talking beforehand about the Shoah and the tragic history of this little girl." ✨

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Amsterdam with Kids | Things to do in Amsterdam with Kids

Amsterdam with Kids | Things to do in Amsterdam with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the house where Anne Frank lived, including the hidden rooms upstairs, to get a vivid portrayal of her life and conditions

Highlights: We enjoyed getting a glimpse into Anne Frank's life, and the museum is highly recommended, especially for children who can read and write creatively ✨

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14 Incredible Landmarks in Amsterdam to Visit On Your Trip

14 Incredible Landmarks in Amsterdam to Visit On Your Trip
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. It's a poignant tribute to one of history's most compelling figures. It was a very powerful experience for all of us

Highlights: The kids and I found it very moving to see the original diaries and reflect on the impact of intolerance and the importance of human rights. The experience was very powerful for us all ✨

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The Perfect 3 Day Amsterdam Itinerary For First-Time Visitors
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Anne Frank House

Highlights: We were moved by the museum and the story of Anne Frank ✨

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Amsterdam with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Anne Frank House

Highlights: We found the experience very moving and educational ✨

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Visiting Amsterdam with family: the essentials
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Anne Frank's house, where she and her family hid during World War II, and saw her diary

Highlights: The Anne Frank House was a moving experience and a reminder of the importance of tolerance and understanding ✨

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Visiting Holland with family in the Netherlands: the complete guide

Visiting Holland with family in the Netherlands: the complete guide
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Anne Frank House, a powerful reminder of World War II history

Highlights: The visit was a moving experience, making us appreciate the resilience and hope of the human spirit ✨

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Visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

Visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Anne Frank House, a poignant museum dedicated to the life of Anne Frank and her family during WWII. We saw the secret annex where they lived in hiding, and the museum's exhibits on the Nazi occupation and the Holocaust

Highlights: Our 9-year-old daughter was very moved by the experience, having read Anne Frank's diary beforehand. She was able to imagine the life of Anne Frank in the secret annex ✨

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3 days in Amsterdam with family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this historic house, where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II, exploring their secret annex

Highlights: The children were fascinated by the secret annex, but we found the experience somewhat overwhelming due to the crowds ✨

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How to spend one day in Amsterdam with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and learned about Anne Frank’s story

Highlights: The family was moved by the profound experience of learning about Anne Frank’s story ✨