An immersive exhibit recreating the “secret annex” where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during WWII will open at the Center for Jewish History in Union Square in January. This marks the first time the Anne Frank House Museum in the Netherlands has done such a full-scale recreation. The museum chose New York for its first annex recreation due to ties between the city and Frank’s story. Otto Frank, Anne’s father, had ties to New York, where he worked at Macy’s. The exhibit will feature over 100 rare artifacts, including the Academy Award won by Shelley Winters for her role in the film adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary.
The goal of this exhibit, according to Executive Director Ronald Leopold, is to expand the international reach of Frank’s story at a time when anti-Semitism and group hatred are on the rise. The museum’s programs include educational initiatives focused on tolerance and discrimination. The exhibit will run from January 27 to April 30, 2025. The story of Anne Frank has always been relevant, not just for its historical importance, but as a learning opportunity about the choices individuals make and their consequences. This recreation aims to bring Frank’s story to a wider audience and ensure that her legacy continues to be remembered and honored.
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