Francke Foundations

For a Tolerant and Cosmopolitan Society

Article 1 of the German Basic Law: Human dignity is inviolable

Balloons with drawings and wishes from the children of the Krokoseum are released in front of the façade of the Historic Orphanage.

In the tradition of August Hermann Francke, we are committed to humanity and also stand up for all those who need our help. We see education, social participation and sustainable action as the most important keys to a tolerant and cosmopolitan society.

Alliance of Early Universal Museums

Blick in die Kunst- und Naturalienkammer mit dem Weltenmodell und den historischen Sammlungsschränken.

Professional expertise, provenance research and the development of future scenarios for the presentation and research of the unique Early Universal Museums: We are delighted to host this year's annual conference of the Alliance of Early Universal Museums!

Archivophilia. Beautiful things from the archive of the Francke Foundations

Cabinet exhibition

The archive of the Francke Foundations houses a wealth of treasures that are not only of cultural and historical value, but also of aesthetic value. On display are oriental and medieval manuscripts, documents, prints and engravings that reflect the society of the time and provide an insight into the art and culture of past eras.

Francke Celebration

Opening of the annual programme 2025 »All in order?«

Das Denkmals August Hermann Franckes

Celebration weekend to mark the birthday of the foundation's founder August Hermann Francke and opening of the 2025 annual programme »All in order?«

  

Current exhibitions

Archivophilia. Beautiful things from the archive of the Francke Foundations

Cabinet exhibition

21st November 2024 to 27th April 2025

21. November 2024 - 20. April 2025
House 22-24 - Historic Library

  

Current events

Today, Friday, 02/21/2025

Familiy-Playtime on Friday

Free time in the Krokoseum

details
3:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage

KrokoMobile

Play, experiment, discover new things – on an Excursion with the Krokoseum

details
4:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage
Monday, 02/24/2025

Free Playtime in the Krokoseum

details
2:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage

On mondays in the Krokoseum: The Art Studio

»Earth without Art is just‚ eh’.«

details
4:00 pmChildren's Program

Language Learners Group on Monday

Open offer of language and learning promotion

details
5:00 pmAn Open OfferHouse 33
Tuesday, 02/25/2025

Coffee Lectures at the Study Centre: Interesting facts during the coffee break

details
1:00 pmTalkHouse 22-24

Free Playtime in the Krokoseum

details
2:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage

Bible-Tuesday

details
6:00 pmTalkHouse 28

»in Engelland bekannt, und von vielen beliebet und verlanget«

The Francke Foundations and England in the 18th century

details
6:00 pmTalk

Rap-Workshop

details
3:00 pmWorkshopHaus 37

The Green Lab

Discover, Explore, Experiment!

details
4:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage