About us

The Francke Foundations are a unique educational cosmos in Europe. With their historical collections in baroque school architecture, their exhibitions, and especially their educational and social projects, they are much more than a museum. Founded with the aim of improving society, we participate in current social debates: democratic education, social participation, sustainable action.

In our extensive cultural program, we invite you to exhibitions, discussions, festivals and special nights. From different perspectives, we combine historical questions with the pressing issues of our time.

The Francke Foundations have extensive historical source collections on the cultural history of the early modern period in the context of Pietism and the early Enlightenment. We promote interdisciplinary and international exchange through fellowship programs, workshops, international collaborations, and publications.

For us, education is a key to social participation, diversity and openness. That is why we strengthen, support and accompany children, young people and families. We invite you to discover the wide range of cultural, social, sports and environmental education on offer.

The Francke Foundations are shocked by the news that reache us from Ukraine. We condemn Russia's military attack on a sovereign state, the violation of international law and the escalation of violence and call for an immediate end to the fighting. Our thoughts and solidarity are with the people of Ukraine and the many refugees.