How to Get Anne Frank House Tickets

A visit to the Anne Frank House is one of Amsterdam's most moving experiences — and its single hardest ticket to get. The museum is small, entry is by timed slot, and demand far outstrips supply. The good news: the system is predictable once you understand it.

How the ticket system works

Tickets are sold only through the official website, annefrank.org. There are no tickets at the door and no legitimate resellers — any other site is best avoided. New tickets are released every Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time, for the week starting exactly six weeks later. Most of each day's capacity goes on sale at that moment; a smaller share is held back and released on the day of the visit itself at 09:00.

Prices in 2026

• Adults: €16.50

• Ages 10–17: €7

• Under 10: €1 (the museum recommends ages 10+)

• With the 30-minute introductory programme: €23.50 for adults

A free audio guide in around nine languages is included, and a typical visit takes about an hour. One thing to plan around: the Anne Frank House is not included in the I amsterdam City Card or the Museumkaart — it's one of the few major museums excluded from both, so budget for it separately.

How to actually get a slot

In peak season (March–October) tickets can sell out within minutes, so treat release day as an appointment:

• Create an account on annefrank.org days before, so you're not filling in details while slots vanish.

• Work out 10:00 Amsterdam time in your own timezone and be logged in 5–10 minutes early.

• Have a few acceptable dates ready — your first choice may already be gone.

• Expect a virtual queue; stay in it rather than refreshing, which can send you to the back.

If you miss the six-week window

Don't give up. Around 20% of each day's tickets are released on the morning of the visit at 09:00 — set an alarm and be ready just before. These vanish in seconds in summer but are reliable in winter. Evening slots (roughly 18:00–22:00) tend to last longest and make for a quieter visit. From November to February, tickets often stay available days or weeks after release.

On the day

Arrive within your 15-minute time slot — latecomers can be turned away. There's a security check and no space for large bags. And while you're there, step next door: the Westerkerk is free to enter and right beside the museum, an easy pairing.