# Rijksmuseum vs Anne Frank House

> Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are two of Amsterdam's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed.

## Choose Rijksmuseum if…
Choose Rijksmuseum for The Night Watch and The Milkmaid — admission is €22.50 standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.

## Choose Anne Frank House if…
Choose Anne Frank House for Anne Frank's Original Diary and The Secret Annex Bookcase Door — admission is €16 standard admission. Allow 1–1.5 hours.

## Visiting both
Both are in Amsterdam. Their suggested visits (2–3 hours and 1–1.5 hours) fit into one full day if you start early.

- Rijksmuseum: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/rijksmuseum/
- Anne Frank House: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/anne-frank-house/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/rijksmuseum-vs-anne-frank-house/ — World Museum Guide.