Anne Frank House Tickets: How to Actually Get One
Anne Frank House tickets are sold only on the official site annefrank.org, released every Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time for dates six weeks later, on timed entry that sells out in minutes — never via resellers or any city pass.
The only way to get Anne Frank House tickets is the official museum website, annefrank.org. They are timed-entry, online-only, and never sold at the door, by resellers, or inside any city pass. The key rule to remember: a fresh batch is released every Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time for visit dates exactly six weeks later, and popular midday slots can vanish within two to three minutes. A 2026 adult ticket is €16.50 (including a €1 booking fee), €7 for ages 10–17 and €1 for under-10s.
This guide explains precisely how the release works, how to maximise your chances, and what to do on the day so you do not lose a non-refundable slot. If every date is gone, we also point to a guided walking tour of the Anne Frank neighbourhood as an honest alternative — to be clear, that tour is not a house ticket and does not include entry to the museum.
Where and how to buy Anne Frank House tickets
Buy only at annefrank.org. Every ticket is timed-entry and sold exclusively online — there is no on-site box office, no standby line, and no legitimate reseller. If a third-party site claims to sell entry, treat it as a scam or an overpriced bundle, not a real ticket.
You choose a specific date and entry window at checkout and pay by bank or credit card. Two ticket types exist: a standard visit, and a visit with a 30-minute introductory programme (about €23.50 for adults) that sets Anne Frank’s story in its wartime context before you go in.
- Adult €16.50 · ages 10–17 €7 · under-10s €1 — each price includes a €1 booking fee.
- Museumkaart and ICOM cardholders pay just €1 but must still book a timed slot online.
- The I amsterdam City Card and Go City do not include entry — book the museum separately.
- Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and valid only for the exact date and time shown.
The Tuesday release rule — when tickets go on sale
This is the single most important thing to know: tickets are released every Tuesday at 10:00 Amsterdam time (CET, or CEST in summer) for visit dates six weeks later. So on a given Tuesday, the whole week roughly six weeks out opens at once — for example, tickets released on Tuesday 7 July cover visits the week of 17–23 August.
If the official calendar shows no availability, the date is sold out and there is no waiting list. The museum does not advertise a separate same-day allocation, so do not build a trip around finding tickets at the door — there are none.
How to maximise your chances of getting a slot
Demand far outstrips supply, so preparation matters more than luck. Be online and ready at the exact release moment, with payment details to hand.
- Set an alarm for 10:00 Amsterdam time on the right Tuesday and account for your home time zone.
- Open the booking page in advance and make sure you are on the English (/en) page, not the Dutch one.
- Have your bank or credit card ready in case you are placed in an online queue.
- Be flexible — early-morning and late-evening slots last longer than late-morning and early-afternoon ones.
- No availability for your date means it is sold out; there is no waiting list, but refreshing can occasionally surface a slot someone abandoned in their cart.
Avoiding scams and overpriced resellers
The museum repeatedly warns that fraudulent sites use lookalike URLs to steal card details or sell invalid tickets, and that commercial parties offering “Anne Frank tours” do not provide access to the house itself.
If a site offers guaranteed or “skip-the-line” Anne Frank House entry, or bundles it into a pass, it is not the official museum and cannot honour a real timed slot. Buy only at annefrank.org, never enter card details on a copycat page, and ignore any “limited tickets left” pressure from non-official sellers.
Getting there and visiting on the day
The Anne Frank House is at Prinsengracht 263–267, but the visitor entrance is around the corner at Westermarkt 20. It is about a 20-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal, or take tram 13 or 17 to the Westermarkt stop. The museum is open daily 09:00–22:00, with reduced hours on 1 January, 27 April (King’s Day), 4 May, 25 December and 31 December.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your timed window — the museum is strict, and missing your slot means you cannot enter, with no refund. A visit takes roughly 60–75 minutes.
- Bring your mobile or printed ticket plus photo ID matching the booking name.
- A free audio guide is available through the Anne Frank House app — download it before you arrive.
- The Secret Annex is not wheelchair accessible: there are three steep staircases (12, 14 and 16 steps) and a 39 cm step.
- Large bags are not allowed inside, so travel light.
If you miss out: the Anne Frank neighbourhood walking tour
If every official slot is gone, a guided walking tour of the Anne Frank neighbourhood is a meaningful way to engage with her story without a house ticket. A local guide walks you through the Jordaan and the streets around the Prinsengracht, covering Anne Frank, the Jewish community, and wartime Amsterdam — context the queue outside the house cannot give you.
To be completely clear: this tour does not enter the Anne Frank House and is not a substitute ticket. It is an outdoor experience for travellers who could not secure museum entry but still want to understand the place. Nearby sites worth combining include the National Holocaust Museum and the Dutch Resistance Museum. You can book the walk below from about €20.
Official ticket vs neighbourhood walking tour
| Feature | Official ticket | Neighbourhood tour |
|---|---|---|
| Enters the house | Yes | No |
| Where to book | annefrank.org only | GetYourGuide |
| Released | Tuesdays 10:00 Amsterdam time, 6 weeks out | Anytime |
| Availability | Sells out in minutes | Usually available |
| Price | €16.50 adult | from €20 |
| Best for | Planners booking 6 weeks out | Travellers who missed out |
