what to expect

Anne Frank: A History for Today is a permanent exhibit at the Anne Frank Center in Columbia, SC. It was designed in collaboration between the Anne Frank House and University of South Carolina.

The exhibit explores the life and legacy of Anne Frank by sharing quotes, photos, videos, and original artifacts to represent the experience of Anne’s family as they hid in the Secret Annex.

By sharing Anne's legacy with visitors, students and teachers, the Anne Frank Center seeks to inspire our commitment to never be bystanders but instead to stand up together against antisemitism, bigotry and inequality wherever it may exist today.

The museum is open only to pre-scheduled, guided tours. Our tours welcome guests through five exhibit rooms - including a replica of the Secret Annex - for approximately 75 to 90 minutes.

Each tour holds up to 15 people and is ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups of friends and family.

Due to the nature of the exhibit content, students and children ages 12 years and up are suggested. Younger ages are allowed, but the museum staff defers to parental discretion.

The museum is only accessible for guided tours. Each visitor needs to register for a tour on Eventbrite.

Tour times are posted 4-6 weeks in advance. Once registered, you will receive a ticket electronically.

Upon arrival for your tour, please be prepared to provide a printed or electronic copy of your ticket to museum staff.

There is a suggested contribution of $10 per person - payable in person or online. Cash, check, and/or card are accepted.

However, do not let the suggested contribution stop you from visiting - we encourage all visitors to contribute what they can.

All USC faculty, staff, and students are free to visit the museum.

For field trips or any groups greater than 15 people, please complete this intake form.

Our museum staff review group tour requests daily and will be in touch within 3 business days.

Our museum is located on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, SC at the Barringer House.

1731 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208.

Please allow time to park and walk, as parking can be scarce on campus. When classes are in session, patrons may have to walk several blocks.

• METERS are available on Barnwell Street, between Gervais Street and College Street, with more meters along Senate Street. Nearby University garages are Close-Hipp Meter Lot and Pendleton Street Garage.

• HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE SPACES are available on College Street, Capstone Surface Lot, and Close Hipp Meter Lot.

• FOR LARGE GROUPS (6 or more cars), please contact University Parking Services at 803-777-5160 to coordinate a special parking reservation.

The front entry door will open 15 minutes before the tour start time. Please have ID (driver's license or Carolina Card) and your tour reservation ready for staff to confirm your identity.

Per University campus event policy, no bags can be brought into the Anne Frank Center.

• Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ approx. the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap are permitted.

• Large bags or backpacks are not permitted.

If you have any questions or issues reserving your tour ticket, please reach out to us via email (afc@sc.edu) or by phone (803-576-7833). Thank you.