From July 1942 to August 1944, Anne Frank and seven other people hid from Nazi persecution in a concealed apartment behind a movable bookcase at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam. During those two years in hiding, thirteen-year-old Anne kept a diary that would become one of the most widely read books in history.
Today the Anne Frank House is one of the most visited museums in the Netherlands, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors in 2024. The building has been a museum since 1960, preserving the hiding place and telling the story of the eight people who lived there in secret.
Virtual Tours
🏠 Anne Frank House on Google Arts & Culture
Explore the Secret Annex room by room in an immersive 3D walkthrough. Move through the hidden entrance, see Anne's bedroom, and view the spaces exactly as they were during the war years.
Enter the Secret Annex →📖 Official Anne Frank House Virtual Tour
The museum's own interactive tour with narration, historical photos, and diary excerpts that bring each room to life with personal stories and context.
Start the Official Tour →Areas to Explore
- The Movable Bookcase — The ingenious entrance to the Secret Annex, disguised as an ordinary bookshelf to hide the door behind it from view.
- Anne's Room — The small bedroom Anne shared with Fritz Pfeffer, where her collection of movie star photos and postcards still decorates the walls.
- The Secret Annex — The hidden rear apartment spanning two floors and an attic where eight people lived in silence during working hours for over two years.
- Otto Frank's Office — The front office on the ground floor where Anne's father ran his spice and pectin business, with helpers who kept the hiding place secret.
- The Main Canal House — The 17th-century building at Prinsengracht 263, which housed the business on the lower floors and the secret hiding place above.
Quick Facts
- In hiding: July 6, 1942 to August 4, 1944 (761 days)
- Diary published: 1947 by Otto Frank, Anne's father and the sole survivor of the eight
- Museum since: 1960, after a public campaign saved the building from demolition
- Visitors: Over 1.2 million in 2024, one of the most visited museums in the Netherlands
- Diary translations: Published in more than 70 languages worldwide
💡 Pro Tip
The Google Arts & Culture tour lets you walk through the actual Secret Annex rooms in 3D — something you cannot do during an in-person visit, as the rooms are viewed from behind protective glass. The virtual tour is the only way to stand inside Anne's bedroom and see her wall decorations up close.
Enhance Your Virtual Visit
Recommended Gear for Virtual Travel
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Meta Quest 3S VR Headset
Experience the intimate scale of the Secret Annex in immersive VR for a deeply moving visit.
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"The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
Read Anne's own words alongside the virtual tour for a powerful, personal connection to the spaces you explore.