Anne Frank Annex Replica Debuts in New York City
The immersive exhibition offers a detailed recreation of the Frank family's hiding place, sparking discussion on Holocaust education and memory preservation.
- The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam has collaborated with Manhattan's Jewish History to create a 7,500-square-foot replica of the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II.
- Unlike the original annex in Amsterdam, which remains empty per Otto Frank's wishes, the New York exhibit is furnished to reflect how it appeared during the family's time in hiding, offering visitors a more detailed visual experience.
- The exhibit includes artifacts, such as Anne's poetry and family photographs, as well as interactive installations that contextualize the Holocaust's broader history and Anne's legacy.
- While some praise the exhibition for expanding access to Anne Frank's story, others express concerns about the ethical implications of recreating such a historically significant space abroad.
- The exhibit opens on Monday, January 27, 2025, with tickets already in high demand, and its organizers emphasize its role in combating rising antisemitism and promoting Holocaust education.
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