It is the only museum in Latin America officially authorized by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.
The replica of the secret annex is built to the exact dimensions of the original in the Prinsengracht building.
The center features a descendant of the original 'Anne Frank Tree' (a horse chestnut) planted in its garden.
The institution utilizes the 'Peer Guide' system, where students are trained to lead tours and facilitate discussions for other visitors.
The museum archives include personal testimonies and documents related to the Holocaust and the subsequent impact on Jewish immigrant communities in Argentina.
The Centro Ana Frank Argentina is a dedicated museum and cultural space located in the Coghlan neighborhood of Buenos Aires, formally recognized as an official partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The institution recreates the secret annex where Anne Frank lived in hiding, providing a tangible sense of the environment described in her diary. Beyond the primary exhibit, the museum focuses on human rights, active citizenship, and the historical context of the Holocaust in relation to contemporary Argentine society. It operates a specialized library and hosts interactive workshops designed for students and researchers. The museum serves as an educational hub, emphasizing the transmission of memory and the prevention of discrimination. It is housed in a renovated period building that balances historical reflection with modern pedagogical exhibition techniques.
The garden area, particularly near the sapling of the Anne Frank tree, offers the most significant and peaceful photographic backdrop.
Schedule your visit in advance, as guided tours are the primary way to explore the sensitive nature of the exhibits.
Engage with the student guides; they are specifically trained to provide age-appropriate historical context.
Allocate extra time to browse the specialized bookstore located at the entrance, which carries extensive literature on human rights.
Do not attempt to visit without checking their operational status, as they frequently close for private educational workshops and institutional events.
The center is typically closed on Mondays and Saturdays; it is also frequently closed during certain Argentine national holidays.
Maintain a respectful and quiet demeanor, as the space is designed for reflection and remembrance.
