About the Anne Frank Museum

Welcome to the Anne Frank Museum, located in the heart of Amsterdam. Our museum serves as a vital memorial to Anne Frank, her family, and all victims of the Holocaust. Through our exhibitions, educational programs, and publications, we strive to keep Anne Frank's story alive and promote reflection on the dangers of discrimination, prejudice, and hatred.

Our Mission & Values

Mission: The Anne Frank Museum aims to preserve the Anne Frank House, the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II, and to promote awareness of Anne Frank's life and ideals. We seek to inspire individuals to confront injustice and discrimination in all its forms.

Values:

• Remembrance: Honoring the memory of Anne Frank and all victims of the Holocaust.
• Education: Providing accurate and engaging educational resources about the Holocaust, World War II, and related historical events.
• Inspiration: Encouraging critical thinking and promoting values of tolerance, respect, and human rights.
• Accessibility: Ensuring our museum and resources are accessible to a diverse audience.

Our Team

The Anne Frank Museum is managed by a dedicated team of professionals committed to preserving Anne Frank's legacy. Our staff includes historians, educators, curators, archivists, and support personnel who work together to ensure the museum's mission is fulfilled. Meet some of our key team members:

The Anne Frank Museum Team

• Ronald Leopold: Executive Director
• Erica Fischer: Head of Education
• Dr. Tanje Van Der Velde: Head of Research and Collections
• Henk Van Dijk: Head of Public Programs

Governance

The Anne Frank Museum is governed by the Anne Frank Foundation, an independent non-profit organization. The Foundation's Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and ensures the museum operates in accordance with its mission and values. The Board comprises individuals with expertise in history, education, museum management, and philanthropy. The current Board Members are:

• Chair: Miriam Samson
• Secretary: Pieter de Vries
• Treasurer: Annelies Cohen
• Member: David Stern
• Member: Ruth de Jong

Financial Information

The Anne Frank Museum relies on a combination of ticket sales, grants, donations, and sponsorships to support its operations and programs. We are committed to financial transparency and accountability. Detailed financial reports are available upon request. In 2022, our revenue sources were distributed as follows:

We are grateful for the support of our donors and sponsors, whose contributions enable us to continue our important work.

Partnerships

The Anne Frank Museum collaborates with a wide range of organizations to promote its mission and expand its reach. Our partners include schools, universities, community groups, government agencies, and other museums. We believe that collaboration is essential to fostering understanding and combating prejudice. Some of our key partners include:

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
• The Wiener Holocaust Library, London
• Anne Frank Zentrum, Berlin
• Dutch National Archives, The Hague
• Amsterdam City Council

We are always seeking new partnerships to enhance our programs and broaden our impact. If your organization is interested in collaborating with the Anne Frank Museum, please contact us.

Contact Information

Anne Frank Museum
Westermarkt 20
1016 GV Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Phone: +31 802 235853
Email: info@annefrankmuseum.nl
Website: www.annefrankmuseum.nl

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