Inside this house, people can see where Anne Frank wrote her diary that later became a bestseller. They can also think about what it was like to stay hidden there for two years. Artifacts inside the museum include documents, pictures, film images, and belongings from those that were in hiding and the people that helped them. Visitors can also see Frank’s original diary and other notebooks. However, the original objects from the annex are not on display due to the fact that everything was removed from the home during the war.
The tour of the house takes about an hour. For an additional fee, visitors can listen to a thirty-minute introductory video about the life of Anne Frank. There is a cafe and museum store on the premises. Unfortunately, since this house is built in the old canal style, it is not wheelchair accessible. Visually impaired guests can listen to the audio tour that is available in nine different languages. However, there are no guided tours of the museum.
It is also not possible to bring guide dogs into the museum. In the museum store, visitors can buy a schoolbook based on the life of Anne Frank, a beautiful photo book on Anne Frank’s life, postcards, posters, DVD’s, and The Diary of Anne Frank in thirty languages (based on availability). In the cafe, a variety of non-kosher hot and cold drinks, snacks, and lunch dishes are available for purchase. These items are not allowed in the museum: cellular telephones, cameras, video recorders, large bags, baby carriages, and strollers are not allowed inside the museum.
Visiting Anne Frank’s house is often described as emotional, yet educational. It is often very crowded and has long lines. The demand for the tickets often is more than the demand, so guests need to plan accordingly.
