The Anne Frank House

Prinsengracht 263
Amsterdam
Telephone +31 (0) 20-5567100

Hours: April 1 to September 1 -- 9 am to 5 pm
January 1st and December 25th --12 noon to 5 pm

In this home Anne Frank hid from Nazi troops for a little more than two years. From 1942 to 1944, the upper floors of the back annex were home for the teenager, her family, and a few of their friends.

Built in 1635, this home has seen several renovations. The most significant renovation in 1739 added what is now called the Secret Annex. Since 1960, when the house was acquired by the Anne Frank Trust, the house has undergone improvements to accommodate tourists.

People who have read The Diary of Anne Frank may experience haunting familiarity while touring this home. Anne's diary spanned a period of two years and described daily life in hiding. It was first published in 1947 and has since been published in more than 55 languages.

In August 1944, Nazi troops invaded the Secret Annex and arrested the Franks and their friends. Anne died in April 1945 of typhus. Her father was the only member of the family to survive imprisonment.


For Further Reading
In 2000, Great Britain established the annual observation of Holocost Memorial Day on January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

The Anne Frank Center USA was founded in 1977 to educate people about the dangers of discrimination. It's educational efforts focus on traveling exhibits; however, the center is open for scheduled tours.

Copyright 2001 by Ella Robinson

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