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During the Second World War, Anne Frank spent over two years hiding in a secret annex at Prinsengracht 263, Amsterdam. A visit to the place where she wrote her diary is an unforgettable experience.

People from all over the world come to Prinsengracht to visit the building where Anne Frank and her family spent two years in hiding during the Second World War. A unique part of this museum is the secret annex where Anne wrote her world-famous diary.

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The rooms are empty except for documents and the belongings of the eight people who hid there. The front part of the house tells the story of Anne Frank based on quotations from her diary, historical documents, photographs, audiovisual footage and original objects. Anne Frank’s original diaries and writings are displayed in another room.

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13 Useful Tips For Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

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After studying and teaching World War II and the Holocaust for years and visiting sites like Auschwitz, I knew I also had to visit the Anne Frank House. Anne’s story has captivated readers from all over the world, and her voice is one worth reading and listening to. Over the last decade, I’ve visited the Anne Frank House many times. And, let me tell you, the place is CROWDED constantly! In fact, more than a million people visit it each year. The Anne Frank Huis is one of the most visited places in the city and is absolutely deserving of a spot on your Amsterdam itinerary. This post covers some of my best tips and things I wish I had known prior to visiting the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam my first time.

In A Rush? Here are My Top 3 Tips For the Anne Frank House!

1. PLAN AHEAD! Book Tickets EARLY! (Read More Here) 2. Reread the Book BEFORE You Go (Read More Here) 3. Do NOT Buy Tickets ANYWHERE ELSE besides the Anne Frank House itself (Read More Here)

1. Reread Diary of a Young Girl

Look… it’s cliche. I get it. This tip is at the top of every list you’ll read. But, please, understand that I’m telling you this as a person who has studied this book for years . I’ve taught it to adolescents, have taken students to the Anne Frank House, and have even completed book studies for it. You NEED to read (or re-read) The Diary of a Young Girl just before your trip to the Anne Frank House. Why, you ask?

The Secret Annex portion of the Anne Frank Museum has been intentionally left the way it was once the Frank family was arrested. Aside from removing the furniture, Otto Frank wanted the space mostly unaltered. Your visit will be SO much more moving and worthwhile if you can call to memory the details in the book and see them in real life as you tour through the house. I get it! You’re a reluctant reader, your kid doesn’t want to, you hate books, you read it in grade school…yeah, I hear ya. But you will regret not reading the book prior to seeing it in person.

As an example : In The Diary of a Young Girl , Anne writes about cutting out magazine photos and pasting them onto the walls of her room in the Secret Annex. She specifically talks about a photo with monkeys. The pictures are literally still there. It’s wild.

2. Plan Ahead: Book Tickets Online Early

If you only listen to one of my Anne Frank Huis tips, LISTEN TO THIS ONE: Tickets to the Anne Frank House are notoriously difficult to grab, so you’ll want to plan ahead in order to make sure you can get a ticket for entry! Online tickets for the museum are released every Tuesday at 10:00 AM Amsterdam Time (4:00 AM Eastern) for bookings SIX WEEKS from then. The tickets online are released for that ENTIRE week of bookings. For Example : On Tuesday, March 14th, tickets are released for the entire week of April 24th-30th.

3. Anne Frank House Tickets Sold Out! What Do I Do?

Don’t fret! (Yet). If you didn’t grab Anne Frank House Tickets six weeks ahead of time, there is a way to get them the week before. But, in order to successfully do this, you need to be ready to go the SECOND they are released. The Anne Frank House Amsterdam releases some tickets for the upcoming week on the prior Tuesday between 10:00-11:00 AM (Amsterdam Time) . If you want a shot at snagging these, post up near reliable wifi and get ready to click quickly…because these babies go ridiculously fast, too.

⭐ Tip: Anne Frank House Amsterdam Tickets: Your Last Ditch Effort ⭐

If you are desperate and have no other options , you can check on Facebook (there are many Amsterdam Travel Groups) to see if anyone has tickets they cannot use for the day you need them. Sometimes complications arise and people offer their unused tickets. Worth a shot!

4. Anne Frank House Tip: 🚨 DO NOT Go Wait in Line For Tickets

I’ll never forget the first time I went to the Anne Frank House. People told us to get there more than an hour before it opened…and even that early there was still a line wrapped BLOCKS around. At times, I saw the line at more than a 6-hour wait. 🚨 Since this got out of hand quickly, the Anne Frank Huis stopped selling in-person tickets . So, long story short, DO NOT go wait in line for Anne Frank House Amsterdam tickets. You cannot, under any circumstances, get tickets this way.

5. ONLY Buy Tickets From the Anne Frank House Amsterdam Museum

Being an Amsterdam travel expert, I am in many Facebook groups that offer travel advice for the city. I cannot tell you how many times a day people ask how they can get a ticket to the Anne Frank House if all of the museum tickets are sold out. Unfortunately, the answer is that you can’t. If you didn’t get them two months early, and you didn’t get them at 10:00 AM on that day, I am sorry to say that you are out of luck. The only verified seller of Anne Frank House tickets is the actual museum. I have seen countless people get scammed by scalpers or “ticket resellers.” This is also one of the (ONLY) two scenarios where I’d even recommend not trusting secondary tour sites like Viator.

⭐🚨 HEY! When I say don’t trust scalpers, I mean it! They will try to sell you tickets right outside the Anne Frank Museum, and they legitimately will not scan when you get to the museum doors. DON’T DO IT!

6. Arrive Earlier Than Your Window

This is one of the best tips for visiting the Anne Frank House Amsterdam because everyone thinks that since they have a timed ticket, they’ll be okay showing up at that time! WRONG! When I went to the Anne Frank House this past October, I still had to wait in the entry line…even with my timed ticket in hand. This is because the museum sells a certain amount of tickets per time slot and then slowly filters people in so that the tour areas aren’t overcrowded (more on this later). Arrive earlier than your ticket window if you are on a tight Amsterdam itinerary . Note: They will NOT let you in any earlier than your ticket (they’re incredibly strict about this), but you’ll be able to queue at the front of your time slot and be one of the first to enter once it’s time!

⭐ PSA: Watch Your Step ⭐

I’m so embarrassed to even be telling you this…the last time I visited with a group of students, I legitimately FELL ON MY FACE in front of EVERYONE waiting to enter the Anne Frank House (No, I’m serious, it was awful). So, pro tip , pay close attention to the two stairs dipping down into the museum entrance…you know, or you’ll bust your face and knees like I did! Lol.

7. Be Prepared to Stow Your Larger Bags

The Anne Frank House is a tiny space. As such, they absolutely make you check any larger bags-even smaller bookbags. Thankfully, their bag check area is extremely secure, and they do a great job of maintaining order with bag tickets and such. In October, I was traveling with a breast pump and milk, so I had a huge backpack. The bag check at the Anne Frank House was the only place (over the course of 12 days) where I felt comfortable leaving my things stowed out of my sight. So, really, it is a safe and secure option for bags and luggage.

8. Anne Frank House Accessibility Concerns: Small Spaces + Stairs

As far as accessibility goes, one tip you’ll want to be aware of before visiting the Anne Frank House is that there are some very small spaces and some of these are incredibly steep and tiny stairs. The Secret Annex was meant to be just that, secret , and so the entryway and stairs to get inside are wildly narrow. You’ll have to duck and climb up two sets of stairs in order to get into the part of the museum where Anne Frank lived with her family, the Van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer for more than two years.

9. Flow of Traffic and Lines

The flow of traffic is one-way inside the museum. Expect to wait in line briefly as others move through the experience and read the posted placards. Realistically, unless you’re at the Anne Frank House during summer or another high season, you’ll likely only need to wait for one of the films, at the bottom of the stairs to the first floor, and right before entering the Secret Annex behind the bookshelf. Other than those areas, there’s not really a terrible lull in the movement of people through the museum.

10. Consider an Introductory Program

This tip for visiting the Anne Frank House is relatively unknown, somehow! One of the coolest things we did when we took students to the Anne Frank House was book a separate introductory program. The program is done in English , which made it very accessible to our kids. This gave our group the opportunity to learn briefly from museum staff and ask any questions that they had prior to visiting. You can book one of these tours on the Museum website.

11. Photography is Prohibited

Due to the sensitive nature of the space, there is no photography permitted in the Anne Frank House. Although it can be difficult not to take photos, as you’ll definitely want to remember the experience, just remember what happened here. Please treat the annex with the respect and reverence it deserves.

⭐ Tip: If you’re looking for a photo op to remember your trip by, there is a statue of Anne Frank near the museum in the Westerkerk Churchyard. Alternatively, there is a plaque that says “The Anne Frank Huis” on the front side of the rowhomes (adjacent to the canal).

12. Don’t Miss the Bookstore

You’ll find this piece of advice listed for many of the World War II and Holocaust sites I’ve visited around the world. Why? Because most of the larger historic sites have their own publications that are only available from their stores. This is absolutely true of the Anne Frank House. The bookstore is full of unique translations and writings around The Diary of Anne Frank. Most are translated from Dutch to English. Plus, there are other items like a pop-up model of the annex , which I absolutely brought back to show my students. Take some time to peruse the bookstore-you’ll find many things you can’t get elsewhere.

13. Explore the Jordaan Area Around the Anne Frank House

The Jordaan area around the Anne Frank House has been severely overlooked, but over the past decade, it has blossomed into a fantastic and hip area packed with restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. Don’t be afraid to just stroll around and see what you run into. But, for sure don’t miss the shops and restaurants on Rozengracht. There are many, but I am in love with De Kinderboekwinke l . It is THE most adorable children’s bookstore. Gah!

Trying to coordinate your Amsterdam itinerary? This canal cruise picks you up just outside of the Anne Frank House!

Other Anne Frank Tours in Amsterdam:

Amsterdam is a city in Europe with a significant connection and a number of memorials and sites related to World War II and the Holocaust. Anne Frank lived the majority of her life in the Netherlands. If you’re interested in exploring her story further, the two tours below are great options!

Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam holds so much history. Take a walking tour around this historic part of Amsterdam and see locations like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument as you explore the neighborhood. You’ll also see some of the Amsterdam Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), which are part of an international Holocaust memorial. In short, these small plaques in the street commemorate the lives of those murdered in the Holocaust by recording the date they were deported as well as where they went. There is one for each person deported from the spot the stone is located. This tour is the perfect learning experience at any time, but it could be a fantastic precursor to your Anne Frank House tour, as the walking tour ends at the entrance to the museum. Just a thought!

Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam (Private tour WITH Anne Frank House Museum Tickets)

This is an extensive (3.5 hour) private tour that delves deeply into Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam. After meeting your guide, you’ll explore the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, visiting the Joods Historisch Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Memorial of Auschwitz , and many other sites along the way. Most moving, I think, is the visit you’ll take inside the Hollandsche Schouwburg (The Dutch Theater). This is the haunting space that served as a deportation location for the Jews who were being transported out of Amsterdam by the Nazis.

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE: This tour ends at the Anne Frank House Museum, AND if you book AT LEAST 7 weeks in advance, they WILL secure Anne Frank Tickets for you!

Private Anne Frank Bike Tour

It’s no secret to anyone that the number one way Dutch people travel in Amsterdam and the Netherlands at large is by bike. Travel like a local and explore sites connected with Anne Frank, World War II, and the Holocaust by a private bike tour. You’ll be able to cover more ground this way, seeing the National Holocaust Names Monument as well as the Merdweplein, the neighborhood where Anne Frank and her family originally lived before moving into the Secret Annex.

FAQ: Anne Frank House Museum Tips

Even after some of the above-mentioned tips, it’s likely that you still have some unanswered questions regarding what to expect when you visit! Here are some frequently asked questions about the Anne Frank House:

How Much Time Do You Need at Anne Frank House?

Most visitors take between an hour and 1.5 hours to tour the Anne Frank House and visit the museum store. However, there are newer additional exhibits that follow the Secret Annex tour, so you may well need up to two hours.

Is There a Dress Code for Anne Frank House?

Not at all! You can wear what you’d like to the Anne Frank House.

Can You Bring a Backpack to Anne Frank House?

You can, but you’ll need to check all backpacks at the baggage check counter before continuing onto the museum tour.

What Do I Do if Anne Frank House Tickets are Sold Out?

Your best bet, if you’ve tried everything above, and still can’t get tickets to the Anne Frank House, is to book this tour that combines a virtual reality tour of the Anne Frank House (SO cool!) with a walking tour that follows the last known steps the Frank family took after being arrested .

Where to Stay When Visiting the Anne Frank House?

I am obsessed with the location, elegance, service, and amenities at Eden Hotel Amsterdam. You can read my full review of this hotel for more details. It is by far the best place I have stayed in the city.

Wrap-Up: Tips for Visiting the Anne Frank House

Visiting the Anne Frank House truly isn’t that complicated. But, sometimes it helps to have tips to steer you in the right direction. After visiting many times over the past decade, I can confidently say that the above tips for visiting the Anne Frank House will help prepare you to have the best visit and tour experience that you possibly can. You’ll learn a lot, and you’ll likely never quite be the same. Along with things like a canal cruise or a trip to the Bloemenmarkt, touring the Anne Frank House is absolutely a must-do in Amsterdam. Once you’re finished learning about Anne Frank, consider visiting other World War II and Holocaust sites around the world to continue learning how we can make sure that Never Again happens.

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How to Get Anne Frank House Tickets

Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis) is one of the best museums in Amsterdam . Visited by 1.2 million annually, Anne Frank Museum tickets are one of the hottest items for Amsterdam visitors and are often sold out. So what happens if the tickets are sold out on your desired day? I experienced just that; however, I got two passes on the day in Amsterdam. Based on my experience, I will share strategies for visiting Anne Frank House, including how to buy tickets on a sold-out day .

Despite the hassle, Anne Frank House is worth visiting, I promise! So read on.

Updated on April 2, 2024. The article was originally published on May 16, 2019.

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How to Book Anne Frank House Tickets

The mandatory visit to this famous museum requires early planning and commitment. I first failed to book the tickets in advance and scrambled to get tickets on the day. I felt like I was winning the lottery! I was so thankful to get them, but at the same time, it was a hassle because I had to change my itinerary and restaurant reservations, etc. Understanding how the booking works helps not to make the same mistakes I made, so here it is.

Can I get the ticket at the door?

No. Anne Frank House tickets are booked online only. Many other popular Amsterdam museum admissions and skip-the-line tickets can be purchased through the official resellers. However, you can book Anne Frank House tickets only through their official website. Book Anne Frank House Tickets here (Official Website).

How Early in Advance Can I book?

According to the Anne Frank House website, all tickets are released every Tuesday at 10 am CET, six weeks in advance . Tickets get booked almost as quickly as they are released. You might have to be in front of your computer with the page open BEFORE the release time, and ready to hit the button, especially during the busy season. So mark your calendar and set up the alarm. Make sure to check the local time if you live in a different time zone.

How much is the Admission Fee?

• Adult: €16 (includes €1 booking fee)
• Children (10-17): €7 (includes €1 booking fee)
• Children (0-9): €1 (booking fee)

European Youth Card discount is available. Everyone, including children, needs to book the ticket.

I have I Amsterdam City Card. Is the Anne Frank House ticket included?

No. I Amsterdam City Card does not offer either complimentary admission or a discount. Only Museumkaart (Dutch Museum Card) includes complimentary access to Anne Frank House.

I have a Museumkaart. How do I book a ticket?

While Museumkaart holders can visit Anne Frank House without paying for admission, they still need to book their tickets and pay the booking fee (€1 per ticket). Go to the official website, select the desired date and time, and select “museumkaart’ option at check out to get complimentary admission.

Should I get a Museumkaart?

It depends. I did get a museumkaart for my trip as I wanted to visit as many museums as possible. And I enjoyed free entrance to Anne Frank House with it. However, before you decide to get a museumkaart, read my thorough comparison of the 5 most popular Amsterdam City Passes.

Where can I buy a Skip-the-Line Ticket to Anne Frank House?

Anne Frank House entrance is timed in 15-minute increments. Tickets are valid only for the reserved time slot. (You will be asked to select the time when you book online.) You will be called to line up at the door at your reserved time. Expect to wait in line only for a short time before you enter. 

How I Got the Tickets on a Sold-out Day

When I was planning my Amsterdam itinerary , I made up my mind early on that I must visit Anne Frank House. However, by the time I tried to book, all tickets were sold out for all the days I’m in Amsterdam. I even tried to shuffle the entire Netherlands itinerary so I can be in Amsterdam when the tickets were available. After I made every effort to no avail, I changed my strategy to go and figure it out.

I will tell you straight. It wasn’t as easy as I thought. I lined up in front of the door to see if I can buy the ticket. No chance! The staff at the ticket line told me to try to book online every morning. It didn’t seem to work at first. I even tried to book two tickets separately so the Big O and I can split up if that’s the only way.

After failing multiple times, somehow a time slot opened up! We were able to book two tickets together. Our patience and persistence finally paid off! It wasn’t easy but doable.

What did I learn from my experience? If the Anne Frank Museum is on your agenda, make this your priority. Book Anne Frank House tickets first, then plan other things around it.

Plan B: If you cannot get the tickets, continue checking the website every morning around 9 am when you are in Amsterdam. Try every single time slot you can make. (You will need to be flexible with your itinerary.) No worries if you can’t find the ticket at 9 am. Try again throughout the day; this is how I got my tickets. Also, try to split your group in odd numbers. I saw many time slots with 1 or 3 availabilities.

Update on Plan B (2024): The above plan B was suggested based on my experience when the museum used to release 80% of tickets two months in advance and the rest 20% on the day at 9 am local time. Now that the museum releases all tickets 6 weeks in advance, I’m not certain this strategy still works. Some of my readers suggested checking out TicketSwap.   

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Best time to visit Anne Frank House

Anne Frank House is one of the most popular museums in Amsterdam. Given the nature of the hide-out place, it is not too surprising that the secret annex of Anne Frank House is already a tight space. All that to say, understand that there might not be much to “beat the crowd” in this house museum. However, there is one small tip not many people know.

Hours : Anne Frank House hours have changed to 9 am – 10 pm daily . It is the only Amsterdam museum to open until late in the weekday evening. As the crowd tends to die down a bit in the evening, I recommend booking an evening time.  

Nevertheless, it is critical to know your tickets are valid only for the reserved time slot . So make sure you double-check your admission time and date. I recommend being there at least 10 minutes before your time. The staff will call up the time slot, then you can line up to go in by showing your reservation confirmation.

Handy Tips on Visiting the Anne Frank House

Security is reinforced.

Once you enter the museum, there is a security check at the entrance. You will need to show your bag.

No Photography inside the Museum

Photography is not allowed in the museum. I wouldn’t bring any expensive camera gear or tripod because you will need to check in at your own risk. No selfie stick or cell phone cameras.

Use Free Cloaks Service

You are not allowed to bring large backpacks. The Anne Frank House is narrow and cramped. You will not want to carry around any large objects anyway. Cloaks service is available free of charge, so use it!

Leave your luggage and suitcases at the hotel. They don’t store large items. In the worst-case scenario, you won’t be able to visit the museum. 

Get the Audio Guide – Free

Before going in, make sure to grab the audio guide available in multiple languages. It’s complimentary and included in admission.

Look for small identification code on the wall in each room. The audio guide will provide the historical background, the lives, and persecution of the Jews, as well as the people in the secret annex. Although I knew about their story through the Diary of a Young Girl, the audio guide helped me better understand and appreciate the exhibit.

Wear Comfortable Shoes and Pants

The secret annex is small and dark. Be ready to climb up narrow and steep stairs. I’d wear comfortable walking shoes in Amsterdam in general, but if you are not already, I will reiterate you need one. And ladies, I wouldn’t wear short skirts for climbing stairs.

READ MORE | For your best museum experience in Amsterdam, also read all the best tips for 5 Best Museums in Amsterdam to visit . 

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What to Expect Inside the Anne Frank House

Be emotionally ready.

I read the Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank in elementary school. When Anne wrote the diary, she was only a couple of years older than I was back then. However, in retrospect, I think I was too young to grasp the magnitude of the event. And I never overthought about it. It just didn’t hit me emotionally until I visited the Anne Frank House to witness first-hand what antisemitism and the war had done to a young girl and her family.

I never expected visiting the Anne Frank House would be a happy jolly experience. But I also didn’t expect it to be somber to that extent, either. No one had warned me, and I got caught off guard. So here is your heads-up. Be ready for some emotional experience.

Be Warned about the Claustrophobic Space

After learning some historical background in the front exhibit, visitors can proceed to the Secret Annex, which was the hiding place behind the office building Anne Frank’s father once owned.

It is connected behind the revolving bookcase designed to cover up the entrance. The hiding space behind the bookcase and steep staircases is dark and cramped. It’s quite a tight space for eight people to live for two years without stepping out! And out of fear to be discovered by the workers in the office, they couldn’t flush the toilet or walk freely during the day. They were not allowed to open the curtain and no light at night. The only place for Anne to get some fresh air was the attic.

Although I was there for less than an hour, I was getting claustrophobic. The smell of fear and horror was even worse than any haunted house I visited for Halloween. No one was screaming. But pin-drop silence was telling me that every single person there was feeling it. The air was heavy and tense.

Museum with a Story

If you’ve read the Diary of Anne Frank, you are already familiar with the story. But I think the museum did an excellent job at curating the exhibit to tell the story. Other than the Secret Annex, expect to see interview clips with Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s original diary, a collection of photos and letters, as well as historical films about the Jews and concentration camp.

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Book Anne Frank House Tickets here (Official Website) Admission : €16 for adults (Ages 10-17: €7, Ages 0-9: €1 booking fee will be charged.) Online Only. (Included in Museumkaart .) Anne Frank House Hours : Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm Open Google Map for  Anne Frank House Location . 

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How to Get Tickets to the Anne Frank House (Even When It’s Sold Out!)

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If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam , visiting the Anne Frank House should be at the top of your list. However, obtaining tickets to the Anne Frank House can prove to be challenging. It is a small museum, and the number of tickets are therefore limited. This blog post covers the best way to get Anne Frank House tickets , and how you can (likely) still get them even if they’re sold out .

Many people don’t realize that getting tickets to the Anne Frank House is essentially an extreme sport. I was one of those people. You can’t imagine my excitement as I was going online to buy my tickets and then my immediate horror and disappointment when I learned they were sold out every day that I would be in Amsterdam.

That is…until I discovered this secret to getting tickets to the Anne Frank House even when the day is marked as “sold out.” And now, I’m going to show you, too!

Who Was Anne Frank?

Anne Frank, along with her family and four others, hid in concealed rooms above her father’s business in Amsterdam during World War II. She referred to their hiding place as the “ Annex .” For over two years, they lived in secrecy, fearing Nazi persecution as Jews.

Anne documented daily life and aspirations in her diary until that fateful day in 1944 when the family’s hiding place was discovered, leading to their arrest by the Gestapo. They were sent to concentration camps, where Anne ultimately died. Nonetheless, her diary survived and eventually became published.

“The Diary of a Young Girl” is the true story written by Anne that told of the horrors of war, the struggles of cohabitation, and her plans for her future whenever the war was over. It is one of the best known re-encounters of the Holocaust.

Is It Worth It to Tour the Anne Frank House?

The short answer is an overwhelming YES – so you should do whatever you can to get tickets!

The Anne Frank House is a special kind of museum. A lot of museums that are dedicated to a specific person aren’t located in the building where that person actually lived and worked.

When you tour the Anne Frank House, you actually get to walk in the rooms that the Frank family hid in during WWII. The original bookcase that concealed the door to their secret hiding place is still there. At the end, you get to see Anne’s diary, along with other memorabilia and historical videos.

What to do Before Going to the Anne Frank House

If you’ve never read The Diary of a Young Girl , I recommend buying that book off of Amazon and reading it before you go. Since you will be touring the actual Annex that Anne and her family stayed in, you will be able to recognize things from the book (such as the bookcase where the entrance to the Annex was).

Additionally, as you go through the different rooms of the house and see the photographs and memorabilia, you will have a much better understanding of the different people that are mentioned throughout the tour. IMO, this makes the tour much more meaningful.

How to Get Tickets to the Anne Frank House

Tickets to the Anne Frank House can ONLY be purchased through the official  Anne Frank House website .

You will find tours on Get Your Guide and Viator that mention Anne Frank, but know that this is a historical tour, NOT the tour of her family’s annex. 

There are 2 different types of tickets you can purchase: You can get a basic ticket , or a ticket with a 30 minute introductory program that takes you through the history of Anne Frank in the context of WWII.

On the day of your tour, you should arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. You will enter the museum on the side of the building, and from there, be led into the actual house where the Frank family stayed.

The tour comes with an audioguide, so you are able to hear about the different rooms as you walk through them by scanning the QR code in that room and listening to the guide.

When Do Tickets to the Anne Frank House Go on Sale?

Tickets go on sale every Tuesday at 10:00am for a visit 6 weeks out . The Anne Frank House is a small museum and sells a limited number of tickets for each day.

If you are planning a trip to Amsterdam, I strongly advise purchasing your Anne Frank tickets as soon as they become available . If not, you risk them being sold out (and trust me, they sell out  fast ).

I tried purchasing my tickets 3 weeks before I was set to go to Amsterdam, and when I went on the website, they were sold out! I figured 3 weeks would give me plenty of time, but this was not the case. Fortunately, I was able to figure out a way to still snag some tickets, which I talk about below.

What to do if The Anne Frank House is Sold Out

If you’re reading this, I assume you are in panic mode because you went online to purchase your tickets and realized they were sold out. Don’t worry – all hope is (likely) not lost!

In addition to releasing tickets for 6 weeks out every Tuesday at 10am, the Anne Frank museum will also release a small number of tickets for the following week for anyone looking to go at the last minute.

For example, if you are looking to go to the Anne Frank House sometime during the first week of August, you want to make sure you go on the website at 10:00am the Tuesday before that week to purchase last-minute tickets.

However, keep in mind that 10:00am means 10:00am Amsterdam time . I live on the East Coast of the United States, so 10:00am in Amsterdam was 4:00am for me. Nevertheless, my alarm was set. Make sure you extrapolate your time correctly!

Getting Last Minute Tickets

When my alarm went off at 4:00am the Tuesday before I was set to go to Amsterdam, I immediately logged on to the Anne Frank House website. I remember having to refresh the screen a few times before I saw available tickets. The tickets started showing up as available around 4:07am (so don’t panic if you don’t see any right away!).

I also remember seeing the tickets come available in waves. For example, when the tickets first started showing up, I saw some that were available on Wednesday only. **waits a few minutes – refreshes screen** …now, there are some that are showing up for Sunday and Tuesday as well.

This is to say that if your specific day isn’t showing up right away, give it a minute or so and refresh the screen. Eventually, I saw the whole week become available!

Other Anne Frank Activities

Click any of the links below from Get Your Guide for more Anne Frank tours, including a guided walking tour, an Anne Frank World War II walking tour, and Anne Frank’s Last Walk. Keep in mind, these tickets will NOT get you a tour inside the Anne Frank house .

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I didn’t know that Anne Frank’s house would sell so fast. I’m planning to go there on August 2 to August 11, 2024. Is it possible for you to get tickets for a group of 6 people. I’ll pay the tickets and give a donation.

Hi! What I would suggest you do is go on the Anne Frank website at 10:00am the Tuesday before that week (so July 30) to purchase last-minute tickets. Remember this is 10am Amsterdam time, so make sure you set an alarm! You may have to wait for a bit and refresh your screen a few times before the tickets will appear. I’m not sure if you’ll be able to get 6 for one time slot or if your group will have to split up. Maybe you can do back to back times (for example, 3 of you go at 12pm and 3 of you go at 1pm). I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions 🙂

Thank you for your post on getting tickets to the Anne Frank House (even when it’s sold out)!!! I was in Amsterdam and had the same experience you did of being utterly disappointed that I couldn’t get tickets to the Anne Frank House while I was in country.

You’ll never believe this, but I was browsing options for the Anne Frank House online, and I somehow landed upon your website, read your post about the Anne Frank House at 9:52 am in Amsterdam on a Tuesday morning, hopped on the website for the Anne Frank House at 10 am, and scored tickets for the following Tuesday for me and my whole party!! It’s was incredible timing!

I am beyond thrilled to have gotten to do this unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for guiding me through finding those last-minute tickets!

Oh my gosh, I am SO HAPPY for you!!! Thank you so much for your sweet message 🙂 it always makes my day to know I’m helping others! I hope you have the best time on the rest of your trip <3

So does this mean I cannot try to get tickets for the same week by 17 Sep? We’re traveling on Friday / 20 Sep and hoping to get 2 tickets for a visit on 21 or 22 Sep.

Hi Cathy! I would still try on the 17th. You may have luck! 🙂

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Did you know?

There are no furnishings or furniture in the Anne Frank House. Otto Frank wanted to preserve the rooms as they were after the Nazis took away everything during the war.

After Anne and her family were forced to further isolate, she ceased writing in her red checkered diary and instead wrote on a scratchpad, the pages of which are on display today.

Researchers examine the notebooks from Anne’s diary every 10 years to look for missing pages.

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What is the anne frank house.

The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum dedicated to Anne Frank.

Located on a canal called the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, it is here that Anne Frank and her family lived for almost two years while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Now converted into a museum, the Anne Frank House contains personal belongings of those in hiding, as well as exhibitions about the persecution of the Jews during the war.

One of the most visited sites in the Netherlands, the Anne Frank House stands as a reminder of the unfathomable harm that discrimination and racism can bring about.

A German-Dutch diarist of Jewish heritage, Anne Frank moved to Amsterdam with her family in 1933.

In 1942, she, along with her family, went into hiding when Jewish deportations from Holland began. She was only 13 at the time. For two years, the Frank family, along with four others, lived in hiding until they were discovered by the Gestapo in 1944 and sent to concentration camps.

In November 1944, Anne arrived with her sister Margot in Bergen-Belsen, where she fell ill and died of typhus in March 1945.

Life in the Secret Annex

Anne Frank and her family lived in the Secret Annex with four others for almost two years. During the day, they had to stay extremely quiet so workers downstairs couldn’t hear them. Only at night and during the weekends could they talk without whispering or even flush the toilet. Much of the day was devoted to reading, studying, and preparing for their meals. 

After the warehouse workers went home, the people in hiding would spread out through the building. When the sun went down, the windows had to be blacked out, and it would be quiet at the Secret Annex again.

This hiding place continues to be preserved by the Anne Frank Museum. 

What to explore at the Anne Frank House?

The Anne Frank House opened to the public on 3 May 1960 as a way to bring attention to her life and the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and discrimination. A visit to the museum will allow you to experience the story of Anne Frank through the quotes, photos, and personal belongings of those who lived there in hiding.

Anne Frank’s room

She had to share the room with Fritz Pfeffer, a man old enough to be her father. Having to live in close quarters often led to tensions. One of their main conflicts was over the time they got at the writing desk. Her diary was her confidant through it all. To brighten up the room, Anne put up pictures on the wall.

Anne Frank collection

The house, which was emptied of all furniture, remains unfurnished as per the request of Otto Frank. The Anne Frank Museum has been collecting items connected to Anne Frank’s history. You can view the traces and personal objects of the people who hid here, such as the height marks of Anne and Margot Frank, drawings by Anne, photographs, and more.

The Diary Room

The original diary is on display at the Anne Frank House. The rewritten version of Anne Frank’s Diary, the ‘Favourite Quotes Book,’ in which Anne copied quotes she liked, and her ‘Tales Book’ with short stories she had thought of are also on display.

Exhibitions

View the exhibition ‘a history for today,' which tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and the Second World War. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalog, a DVD, and a handbook for guides.

Anne Frank tour options explained

Exploring new places can be challenging without planning. Book your Anne Frank tours in advance for a relatively smooth experience. There are two different ticket options to choose from:

Anne Frank House tickets

Tickets to the Anne Frank Museum can only be bought through the official website. Tickets will have to be booked in advance. Children up to 17 years of age enjoy discounted pricing on tickets. The tickets allow you access to the museum.

Cancellation policy: Tickets can neither be rescheduled nor refunded under any circumstances. Once an admission ticket has been received, it cannot be exchanged. The resale of entrance tickets is not permitted without the prior permission of the Anne Frank House.

Anne Frank walking tours

Navigate the rich and haunting history of Amsterdam and Anne Frank's life in the city on these walking tours.

With this ticket, choose from the three ticket options - Anne Frank Guided Walking Tour, Anne Frank Story and World War II Walking Tour, or Guided Anne Frank Walking Tour with Entry to Jewish Museum & Synagogue. The Anne Frank walking tour takes visitors through the city's monuments and other historical buildings. 

You can learn about the city’s history and important events, such as the Winter of Hunger and the February Strike, as well as what life was like during the Nazi occupation. Discover the story of Anne Frank and how her diary came to be published. 

Flexible cancellation: Get a full refund on canceling the ticket up to 72 hours before the schedule.

Group visits

The Anne Frank House offers two programs for groups — an introductory program and an educational program for students.

• School visits: The Anne Frank House offers educational programs for primary, secondary, and vocational schools.
• Introductory program: Groups of 15-35 people are taken on a journey through the history of the Second World War, Anne Frank's life, the persecution of Jews, and about the house before the tour.

Plan your visit to the Anne Frank House

Timings: The museum is open daily from 9am to 10pm. 

Exceptions to the opening hours : The museum is open from 12pm to 10pm on January 1, and from 9am to 5pm on April 27, May 4, December 25, and December 31. 

Closed: The museum is closed on Yom Kippur (12 October).

Duration: A visit to the Anne Frank House takes about 1 hour. 

Best time to visit the Anne Frank Museum:

• To avoid crowds, visit Amsterdam between April and May or September and October. 
• Weekdays are better to visit the Anne Frank House, as the waiting time would be shorter. 

Address: Westermarkt 20, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Find on Map

• By bus: 21, 22, 347, 357, and 397 will take you to Anne Frank House. The closest bus stop is Westermarkt, which is 3 minutes away.
• By train: train lines IC, ICD, and SPR will stop near Anne Frank’s House. It is a 20-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.
• By tram: Take tram 13 or 17 and get off at the Westermarkt stop, about a minute’s walk away.
• By metro: Take metro line 52, which starts from Noord metro station.

Unwind at the Anne Frank House Museum Cafe after your tour. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Prinsengracht along with your meal. They offer a wide range of beverages, lunch, and snack options. The cafe can only be accessed through the museum.

Buy The Diary of Anne Frank , the museum catalog, postcards, or other publications. All proceeds from the purchase go towards conserving the Anne Frank Museum and its educational activities.

The museum shop keeps the same opening hours as the museum. It can only be accessed through the museum. The items sold in the museum shop are also available online.

The museum offers a free audio tour. It offers visitors historical context and in-depth information about the persecution of the Jews, the Second World War, Anne Frank's life, their experience in hiding, and more. The audio tour is available in nine languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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• Canal Cruise : Traverse the city's famed canals and learn about the city's historic past and culture.
• Rijksmuseum : Visit Rijksmuseum, the largest art museum in the country, home to over 8000 unique objects of art.
• Van Gogh Museum : Visit the famous Van Gogh Museum, which houses a large collection of paintings and drawings by Van Gogh.
• Vondel Park: Enjoy a picnic at the largest city park. It has an open-air theatre, a rollerblade rental, a rose garden, and several cafes.

Rules & regulations

• Arrive early. You will not be allowed inside if you are late or miss your window.
• Unfortunately, the old part of the museum and the Secret Annex are inaccessible to people using wheelchairs. They would, however, have access to the modern part of the museum. 
• Photography is not allowed in the museum to protect the museum’s original items and to avoid causing a nuisance to other visitors.
• Payments in the museum, museum cafe, and museum shop can be done only by bank or credit card.
• They have a cloakroom where you can leave your coat, bag, or umbrella. Only bags smaller than an A4 sheet of paper can be carried inside. Leave your large bags at the hotel, or deposit them at the Amsterdam Central Station.
• Visitors are not permitted to smoke in the museum complex.
• Those under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or similar substances will be denied admission.
• Children under 12 may only visit the museum when accompanied by an adult.
• Food and drinks cannot be brought into the museum complex. Refreshments purchased in the museum café cannot be consumed outside that designated area.

Virtual tour of the Anne Frank House

Virtual reality: Use the ‘Anne Frank House VR’ app to explore the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family. Unlike in reality, in the VR app, all of the rooms in the secret annex are furnished according to how it was when occupied by the group in hiding between 1942 and 1944.

360-degree view: In 2004, housing cooperation Ymere, in collaboration with the Anne Frank House, restored the Anne Frank family house to its original 1930s style. After careful research, furniture was selected that could have been used by the Frank family. The house now acts as a writer’s house for refugee writers. 

3D version: For those unable to visit the museum, the Anne Frank House has created the Secret Annex online, a 3D version of the hiding place. Available for viewing on the official website, you can view all the rooms in the Secret Annex and read interesting tidbits about life in hiding. 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Anne Frank House

Yes, the Anne Frank Museum is open to visitors.

While your starting time is fixed as per the slot on your ticket, you can stay for as long as you like.

No, photography is not allowed in the Anne Frank Museum to protect the museum’s original items and to avoid causing a nuisance to other visitors.

Yes. However, they don’t have the room to store large bags, backpacks or suitcases.

On average, the Anne Frank Museum tour takes an hour.

For better weather and smaller crowds, visit between April and May or September and October.

Unfortunately, only the modern part of the museum is accessible for people using wheelchairs.

Choose your ticket

Welcome to the Anne Frank House

Plan your visit and book your ticket with start time. Once inside, you can stay as long as you want.

Tickets for the Anne Frank House are only for sale through this website, https://www.annefrank.org . Every Tuesday at 10am CEST, all tickets become available for a visit six weeks later. If there are no more tickets available on the selected date, we are sold out. There is no waiting list for tickets.

Please note that many invalid tickets are offered online. Also via URLs and websites similar to the one of the Anne Frank House. Commercial parties offering Anne Frank House tours do not provide access to the Anne Frank House.

Unfortunately, we do not reschedule tickets or give refunds, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for Visitors .

Tickets for a museum visit:

Tickets for a museum visit + introductory program:.

Book an introductory program before your visit to the museum. In 30 minutes, one of our educators will take you through the history of Anne Frank in the context of the Second World War and the persecution of the Jews. Through this informative and interactive talk, you will be well prepared for your visit. The program is in English and costs € 7.00 extra. Please note that this program is not suitable for visitors under 10 years old, however this is at visitors own discretion.

The Anne Frank House also offers special programs for groups

If you can't make it to visit or want to prepare for your visit, check out the Anne Frank House's online video tour: 

Anne's story

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How to Get Last Minute Anne Frank House Tickets

On my first trip to Amsterdam, it was very important for me to visit the Anne Frank House, as her story had always touched me deeply when learning about historical events in school.

I was actually surprised to find that I had been a bit naive, as this is actually one of the most popular attractions in the entire city, and there were no available tickets during my stay!

I was very disappointed, but I promised myself I would come back at a later date and fulfill my lifelong mission, and I'm so glad that I did.

My experience made me realize that there are probably a lot of people out there who have run into the same problem, and that's why I decided to write this post about how to get tickets to the Anne Frank House and Museum, including last minute options.

Don't worry, I'll also provide information about tours you can take of the historic site to learn more about it from a professional guide.

• Things to See
• Tips for Last Minute Tickets
• Things to Do in Amsterdam

The story of Anne Frank is a harrowing tale of a young girl who hid in the Netherlands throughout the Nazi occupation during WW2. 

Her diary left the world an important look at life from the perspective of someone being hunted down based on their identity.

In the diary, she describes the house where she was kept hidden from the world in the attic.

That house still exists in Amsterdam, and it has since been transformed into a museum that you can visit to learn even more about Anne Frank.

Tickets must be purchased in order to enter the house, and it must be said that certain areas may be difficult for disabled visitors to access due to steep staircases.

Admission can be obtained via a variety of methods which we will describe in our tickets section.

There are also opportunities to save money on tickets, and you can learn more about them in our deals section.

Alternatively, you can also take tours that cover even more information about Anne Frank – and some of them even include admission to the Anne Frank House!

How to Get Here

If you're interested in visiting the Anne Frank House, you'll find it at Westermarkt 20 along the canals of Amsterdam's city centre.

You'll find the museum on a canal called Prinsengracht, which is close to Westerkerk.

The nearest tram stop is Westermarkt, and it's just around the corner from the entrance to this attraction, servicing tram lines 13 and 17.

Alternatively, this historic location is also just a 20-25 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station and a 10 minute walk from Dam Square.

Anne Frank House Tickets

Admission to this popular museum can sometimes be difficult to obtain, as this is a very popular historic site and they offer timed tickets to ensure that there aren’t too many people in the museum at any given time.

A majority of tickets are released 2 months before their date of validity, but there are some set aside for visitors who want same-day tickets.

Although you can get same-day tickets, we recommend purchasing admission well ahead of time to avoid missing out, because they often sell out fast!

Here are the ticket prices you can expect to pay in 2024:

• €16.00/Adults
• €7.00/Youth (10-17)
• €1.00/Children (0-9)

Technically tickets are free for children, but there is a €0.50 booking fee for all tickets, so you will have to pay that even for younger visitors. 

Please book tickets on the official website .

Tickets must be purchased for a specific time slot during the following opening hours:

Although they used to have seasonal hours during the summer (June - August), fall/winter (September - March), and spring (April - May), the Anne Frank Museum now has the same hours on almost every day of the year.

There are only a few exceptions for this, including holidays such as Yom Kippur, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.

• Daily: 9:00 am - 22:00 (10 pm)
• December 25th: 9:00 am - 17:00 (5 pm)
• December 31st: 9:00 am - 17:00 (5 pm)
• January 1st: 12:00 pm - 22:00 (10 pm)
• September 25th: Closed

There are a few different ways to get tickets for the Anne Frank House.

In addition to purchasing tickets online, you can also get admission by using a tourist pass or taking a tour.

If you're having trouble getting tickets, please check our section for tips about what to do when tickets aren't available .

If you’re interested in learning more about the history of Anne Frank, there are several tours you can take in Amsterdam which provide a lot of information about her story and the Nazi occupation in general.

While most of these tours do not include admission to the Anne Frank House, there are a few private options that offer tickets to the museum in addition to a guided outing.

Private tours are a great way to get admission to the Anne Frank House on short notice, especially if they run out of same-day tickets before you can get them.

There are also several companies offering walking tours that cover the Jewish Quarter and the history of Anne Frank, Otto Frank, and the Frank family.

For more information about these outings, make sure to check this list of Anne Frank tours you can take in Amsterdam .

Some Anne Frank tours are included at a concession with certain Amsterdam tourist passes, while other concession services offer admission to the museum for free.

So, you could even combine these services to enjoy both a tour and tickets for the Anne Frank House!

TIP: There are actually some pay-what-you-wish walking tours that cover the Jewish Quarter and World War II history of Amsterdam.

This section will cover some of the best ways to save money on tickets for both the Anne Frank House Museum and Anne Frank tours, including information about tourist concession passes and other deals.

Tourist Attraction Concession Passes

These concession cards are a great way to save money on a variety of different attractions and activities in Amsterdam, and the Museumkaart includes admission to the Anne Frank House.

In addition to that option, the Amsterdam City Pass provides a price cut on more than one Anne Frank tour.

If you’re planning to visit multiple popular locations or take more than one tour, you could save anywhere from 20% - 50% off general admission prices.

Here are a few of the additional attractions and tours offered by these passes:

• Rijksmuseum
• Stedelijk Museum
• Van Gogh Museum
• Rembrandt House
• Amsterdam Museum
• Heineken Experience
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise
• Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
• The Amsterdam Dungeon

The main thing to remember about using the Museumkaart for tickets to the Anne Frank House is that you’ll still have to reserve them in advance, and all reservations cost €1 per person.

Still, if you’re planning to visit a lot of museums while you’re in Amsterdam, this pass could be a great way to save money on tickets.

The Amsterdam City Pass is far better for tours, but it also includes admission to either the Rijkmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum and deals on many other popular attractions.

For more details, please read our post covering Amsterdam tourist attraction concession passes .

Free For Children

One nice thing about the Anne Frank House is that they don’t charge admission for children 9 and under.

Although you will have to pay €1 to make reservations, the tickets themselves won’t cost a thing!

Keep this in mind if you’re planning to visit with the family or if you’re going to purchase one of the tourist passes listed above.

While you might want a pass for yourself, you won’t necessarily need to buy one for your kids.

Things to See at the Anne Frank House

There are a lot of interesting things to see at the Anne Frank Museum, including notable rooms and even items related to the event. If you want to learn all about the Anne Frank story, this is a good place to start.

This section will list a few of the more important things to see while experiencing a museum visit and learning about Anne Frank's life and the second world war.

Anne Frank’s Room

Yes, you can actually see the room where Anne and the Frank family was hidden, including pictures that she kept on the wall to make her stay a little less frustrating. 

As she explains in her diary, she took her collection of pictures and postcards and used glue to paste them on the wall and “turn the entire room into one big picture.”

The Diary Room

This is where the original famous diary is kept on display, as well as two notebooks with some of her favorite quotes and a “tales book” she filled with short stories.

As you can probably tell, Anne wanted to be an author and she had a passion for the written word which inspired her to fill many blank pages.

This may have started out as the diary of a young girl, but it has since become an important and revelatory historical document.

Reflections on Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank has inspired many artists over the years, and this exhibit provides a film that features 22 notable authors, actors, and other people who share their reflections on her work.

The Hinged Bookcase

What was once a cleverly disguised passage to the annex which hid Anne and her family from Nazi searches is now on display in the museum, allowing you to see exactly how the hiding place functioned.

The Secret Annex

This is the room where eight people hid when searches were conducted.

Only one returned after the Holocaust, and at his request, the room was kept barren when the house was eventually turned into a museum.

What to Do When Tickets Are Not Available

Tickets to the Anne Frank Museum often sell out months in advance, which can make them difficult to obtain.

That said, it's not impossible to get last minute tickets on short notice.

Method #1: Get tickets right before you go

The Anne Frank House sells about 80% of their tickets months ahead of time.

However, they still save 20% of them for people who are looking for admission on the date of their visit.

As such, you should definitely call ahead on the morning you plan to visit to see if they have any tickets left over.

You can also check their website the night before to see if any spots have opened up.

Method #2: Go on an Airbnb Experience

Another clever trick is to purchase tickets as an Airbnb experience.

If you search their site, you'll find that there is usually a Jewish History and Anne Frank House  experience.

This service guarantees entrance into the house as well as a tour of the Jewish neighborhood.

Tickets are a bit more expensive, but if you're running low on options and the secondary market isn't panning out, it's definitely worth considering.

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