Anne Frank (1929–1945) was a Jewish teenager who went into hiding with her family in Amsterdam during the Nazi persecution of Jews. From 1942 to 1944, she kept a diary in the Secret Annex, documenting her thoughts, hopes, fears, and everyday experiences. Published after her death, her diary has become one of the most widely read firsthand accounts of the Holocaust. Today, Anne’s words continue to connect generations to the human experience behind history, offering an enduring reminder of the consequences of hatred, persecution, and indifference.
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At the heart of Anne Frank’s legacy are two institutions: the Anne Frank Fonds, founded by Otto Frank to safeguard Anne’s writings and legacy, and the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, which preserves the Secret Annex where Anne lived in hiding. Together with museums, educational organizations, and cultural partners around the world, they help new generations better understand Anne’s life, the Holocaust, and the enduring relevance of her story.
ANNE FRANK FONDS
Anne Frank’s Writings & Image
Founded by Otto Frank, the Anne Frank Fonds manages the rights to Anne Frank’s writings, name, and image, helping ensure her story is responsibly preserved, published, translated, and shared around the world. The Fonds also supports educational, humanitarian, and charitable initiatives inspired by Anne Frank’s life and legacy.
Basel, Switzerland
ANNE FRANK HOUSE
The Historic Home & Museum
Located in Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House preserves the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during World War II. Through its museum, educational programs, and international outreach, it helps millions of visitors each year understand Anne’s life, the Holocaust, and the enduring importance of human rights.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
ANNE FRANK CENTER
American Education & Public Engagement
As the official partner of the Anne Frank House for North America, the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina expands the House’s educational mission through museum exhibitions, traveling programs, teacher resources, and public engagement in both the United States and Canada.
Columbia, SC, USA
ANNE FRANK LA
Local Education & Public Engagement
Through educational programs, public exhibitions, and community partnerships, Anne Frank LA brings Anne Frank’s story to students and families across Southern California. Its work promotes empathy, civic engagement, and the ongoing fight against antisemitism, prejudice, and discrimination.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
ANNE FRANK EXHIBITION
Bringing Anne’s Story to New Audiences
Developed by the Anne Frank House, Anne Frank The Exhibition brings Anne’s story to audiences beyond Amsterdam through immersive reconstructions, historical artifacts, and multimedia interpretation. By traveling internationally, the exhibition helps new generations connect with Anne’s life and the history she represents.
Chicago, IL, USA
FRANK FAMILY CENTER
Anne’s Family History & Early Life
As a collaboration between the Jewish Museum Frankfurt and the Anne Frank Fonds, the Frank Family Center explores the history of Anne Frank’s family before they fled Nazi Germany. Through family photographs, letters, and personal artifacts, it provides a unique window into the Frank family’s roots and Anne’s early life.
Frankfurt, Germany
MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE
Holocaust Education & Permanent Anne Frank Exhibit
The Museum of Tolerance features a permanent exhibition on Anne Frank developed with the Anne Frank House and the Anne Frank Fonds. Together with its broader exhibitions and educational programs, it uses Anne’s story to explore the consequences of prejudice, discrimination, and intolerance.
Los Angeles, CA, USA