Anne Frank Zentrum

Anne Frank Zentrum is a museum near Hackescher Markt in Berlin, where exhibitions connect Anne Frank’s life with the history surrounding her. The accessible centre combines historical material, personal stories and questions about democracy, human rights, antisemitism and discrimination.

Founded in 1994, the museum opened in 1998 through cooperation with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and moved near Hackescher Markt in 2002. Its permanent exhibition, Anne Frank. Here & Now, follows Anne’s childhood in Germany and her time in hiding, while video interviews with contemporary witnesses and tactile objects bring her story into the present. Young people in Berlin add their own reflections, giving the historical material a contemporary perspective.

Families and younger visitors can explore All About Anne, an interactive exhibition about National Socialism designed for children and teenagers. Educational programmes encourage discussion, while touring exhibitions address democracy, human rights and right-wing extremism in Germany and beyond. In the courtyard, colourful street art includes a graffiti portrait of Anne Frank, creating a vivid contrast with the serious history inside.