Chris Evans

Review of Anne Frank House

You don't really get a true idea of how small this...

You don't really get a true idea of how small this place is until you visit. I would say to read the book before going here as it gives a better context of what you are actually looking at. There is an introductory session which lasts about 30mins which is helpful to give you a summary of Anne's life and just enhances what is in the book. I visited recently because there was no queues and was empty inside. During peak season and not in pandemic times I can't say I would have enjoyed as much as the spaces are really small for the amount of people who are allowed to attend under normal circumstances. However, as a museum, the audio guide is very good although sometimes the stories are on loop with no real way of knowing its gone to the beginning again so you end up standing there like a lemon listening until you figure out you already listened to that part. The descriptions were great and I liked how a lot of the original features have been preserved and put on display like the infamous bookcase that kept the whole place a secret. It is a place you would only visit once as once you have seen it, you have seen it as history doesn't change much. As it is a memorial, you aren't allowed to take in big bags or camera or use your phones. The facilities are good although not really suited for disabled or elderly people who would have difficulty on the ladders.