Visiting with children

The Anne Frank House is interesting and educational for children from 10 years old, although is advisable to prepare young children for their visit. For this reason, here are a number of suggestions for a more pleasant visit to the museum.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

During your visit

First film
The first film that is shown in the Anne Frank House contains images of concentration camps that could be shocking for children. You could prepare your child for this, or decide to skip the film.

Be prepared for questions
Children often have many questions during and after a visit to the Anne Frank House. You can find additional information on the story of Anne Frank and the Second World War on this website by clicking on ‘Anne Frank’ .

Before your visit

You can prepare your child for a visit to the Anne Frank House. With the help of the websites listed below you can teach children more about Anne Frank, the helpers, the secret annexe and other topics.

You can also order books from our Online Shop and take the time to prepare for a visit to the Anne Frank House at home. Various publications that are suitable for children are available from the Online Shop.

Anne Frank Huis. Bezoekers bekijken de maquette van het achterhuis.
Anne Frank House. Visitors looking at the model of the secret annex

Practical considerations

Leave prams in the central hall
The Anne Frank House is not accessible for prams, and you can leave these in the central hall to the left of the information desk. The pram must be completely empty, and no luggage may be left in it.

Toilet facilities
The ladies toilets and disabled people’s toilets have baby changing facilities.

read other people's comments (5)

I visited Amsterdam recently from the USA and the first sight I wanted to visit was the Anne Frank House. It was moving and very emotional but also inspirational.

Anna, 61 - San Juan Capistrano - United States - 20 Nov 2011

My dream since I was 14 years old was to see the attic where Anne Frank and her family hid. I realized that dream this past April at age 58! My only concern was the children running and talking loudly through the museum. It made it hard to reflect on what occurred there and i felt it was a bit disrespectful. I still had an amazing experience and i plan to bring my granddaughter there.

Cindy Adams, Wills Point Tx - United States - 17 Nov 2011

IT was great didn't find it upsetting at all!!

Rachel, United Kingdom - 4 Oct 2011

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