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Amsterdam Museum vs Anne Frank House

Amsterdam Museum and Anne Frank House are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Anne Frank House ranks slightly higher than Amsterdam Museum. Anne Frank House scores 96 with recommendations from 11 reviews such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Amsterdam Museum
Amsterdam Museum
9 / 10
Kalverstraat 92, 1012 PH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Any city that began in the 13th century as a boggy swamp to become the trading powerhouse of the world in the 17th century has a fascinating story to tell, and this museum does it superbly." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You won't find any dusty relics here – the city's history museum covers the early years well, but just as interesting are the exhibits on the past century." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A note to all those historical museums around the world that struggle to present their exhibits in an engaging fashion: head here to see how it's done." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This modern museum uses paintings, objects, sculptures and documents to recapture the great events in Amsterdam's history." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The Amsterdam Museum offers an urban history both informative and playful." Full review
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Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House
9 / 10
Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Concierge Concierge
"You'll be surprised at how emotional a walk through the secret annex can be, imagining how the Franks and their friends lived their lives and catching a glimpse of the diary."
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To avoid crowds, visit first thing in the morning or inquire about advance tickets purchased off-site.
Frommer's Frommer's
"You shouldn't miss seeing and experiencing this typical Amsterdam canal house." Full review
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To avoid lines, get there as early as possible -- and while this advice isn't as useful as it used to be, it should still save you some waiting time.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Anne Frank Huis is the Western Canal Belt’s ubersight, drawing almost one million visitors annually." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in the west end of Amsterdam’s canal belt, the Anne Frank House is open for hour-long tours." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Today it's one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam, with almost a million visitors a year." Full review
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To avoid the famously long queues, arrive first thing in the morning, or book a queue jump ticket online.
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