Anne Frank Centre (Anne Frank Zentrum)

The basics

Jewish heritage tours hone in on Berlin's Jewish history and cover important sights such as New Synagogue Berlin, Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt, and St. Mary's Church—the Anne Frank Centre is a staple of these excursions. If you’re visiting the Anne Frank Centre on your own, the nearby Hackesche Höfe provides a peaceful area for reflection and has various options for relaxation, shopping, or dining.

Things to know before you go

• The museum is wheelchair-accessible, with elevators to get between exhibitions, and staff on hand to accompany you.

• You can hire wheelchairs free of charge.

• The museum has explanations of the Nazi rule in Berlin aimed at children, young people, and families, and there’s a diaper-changing table in the bathrooms.

• There is an on-site shop to buy souvenirs at the end of your visit.

How to get there

It’s best to get to the Anne Frank Centre using public transport; take the S-Bahn, such as lines S3, S5, S7, or S9 to Hackescher Markt station, which is a 3-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can travel by U-Bahn and get the U8 line to Weinmeisterstrasse station, which is also around a 3-minute walk away.

When to get there

For a less crowded visit, head to the Anne Frank Centre during the week, and get there in the morning to avoid the rush of afternoon visitors. The museum usually welcomes visitors from the mornings until the early evening, but do keep in mind that it's typically closed on Mondays.

Where to find more Jewish history sites nearby

After visiting the Anne Frank Centre, there are other important Jewish history sites you can visit nearby; start with the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt, where you can learn about how Otto Weidt hired blind and deaf Jewish workers to protect them from persecution during World War II. You can also visit the Old Jewish Cemetery and the New Synagogue, both less than 10 minutes walk from the Anne Frank Centre.