The Anne Frank exhibit in NYC will now run through the end of October

Originally scheduled for a three-month-long run set to wrap up in April, the much-anticipated “Anne Frank: The Exhibition” just announced that it will extend its presentation through October 31.

“We are deeply moved by the overwhelming interest in this exhibition,” said Ronald Leopold, executive director of the Anne Frank House, in an official statement. “The initial response affirms our belief that we must meet the present moment with education. History is our greatest teacher, and Anne’s words continue to resonate across generations. In bringing this exhibition to New York and extending its stay, the Anne Frank House, with the support of the Center for Jewish History, is making it possible for more people to reflect on the life and loss of Anne, and the 1.5 million Jewish children lost in the Holocaust.”

The powerful exhibit, mounted at the Center for Jewish History, is the first full-scale replica of the Anne Frank House, one of the most visited historical sites in all of Europe, outside of Amsterdam.

The experience involves a number of different components in addition to the replicated annex, including real-life artifacts (handwritten notes, photo albums, home objects), displays of all editions of Frank’s diary, posters from plays and films adapted from it and more.

As morally shattering as the experience is, especially in light of the recent rise in antisemitism all across the world, the overwhelming demand to be part of it heartening: hopefully, the exhibit will continue to offer a meaningful space for reflection and education at such a crucial time.