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Willet-Holthuysen Museum vs Anne Frank House
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Anne Frank House scores significantly higher than Willet-Holthuysen Museum. Anne Frank House ranks #3 in Amsterdam with accolades from 11 publications like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Willet-Holthuysen Museum
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605 Herengracht, 1017 CE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fodor's
"Here's a rare chance to experience what it was like to live in a gracious mansion on the Herengracht in the 18th century."
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Time Out
"Built in the 1680s, this mansion was purchased in the 1850s by the Willet-Holthuysen family."
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Let's Go
"The museum’s goal is to demonstrate what wealthy Dutch life was like in the 19th century as seen through the eyes of Abraham Willet and Louisa Willet-Holthuysen."
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Travel + Leisure
"Originally built for the city's mayor around 1685, this grand canal house is still partly furnished in the style of the time, while other rooms date back to the 18th century."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The furniture and artefacts inside give an impression of the life led by merchants in the Dutch "Golden Age"."
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Worth noting in the kitchen are tiles decorated with images of caged birds.
Anne Frank House
Concierge
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Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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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
"You shouldn't miss seeing and experiencing this typical Amsterdam canal house."
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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
Top Choice
"The Anne Frank Huis is the Western Canal Belt’s ubersight, drawing almost one million visitors annually."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the west end of Amsterdam’s canal belt, the Anne Frank House is open for hour-long tours."
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Time Out
"Today it's one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam, with almost a million visitors a year."
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To avoid the famously long queues, arrive first thing in the morning, or book a queue jump ticket online.
