Culture
Baroque school town and current discourses
The Cabinet of Artefacts and Curiosities in the Francke Foundations
One of the most beautiful museums in Germany
In the summer edition 2021 of »Merian«, the Wunderkammer in the Historic Orphanage is one of the 60 most beautiful museums in Germany, and the publishing house Taschen is placing it in »Cabinet of Curiosities« in a series with 18 extraordinary collections in Italy, France, Denmark or Sweden. Visit the only completely preserved Cabinet of Artefacts and Curiosietes in Europe at its authentic location in the Francke Foundations!
The Ziegenbalg-House in Tharangambadi
A Museum of Intercultural Dialogue
In 1706 the Francke pupil Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg became the first Lutheran missionary outside Europe in Tranquebar, India. An intercultural museum project is dedicated to the heritage and continuation of the common German-Indian history.
Permanent Exhibitions
Discover the valuable collections of the Francke Foundations in our permanent exhibitions. Details
Special Exhibitions
Jahresausstellung zu den Anfängen der Geologie
Our special exhibitions draw on the thematic world of Halle's Pietism and sharpen the view of the present. Details
Cultural Monument
Stroll through the spacious baroque school town, one of the most important educational sites of the early modern period in Europe. Details
Digital Exhibitions
Discover our digital cultural offerings on the exhibition pages with short films, digital stories and exciting background information. Details
Mobile Exhibitions
Once around the globe: In 13 countries of the world our mobile exhibitions were shown almost 100 times. Perhaps you will soon be showing them too? Exhibitions at a glance
Education - Museum and Collections
The history of the Francke Foundations consists of many stories. Our educational programme invites you to explore and (re)discover this historical cultural monument with its Historic Orphanage, Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities, Historic Library and the domestic buildings.
Cultural Facilities
Custodian and Exhibitions
We look after the collections in the Historic Orphanage and process your loan requests. Details
Foundation's Chaplain
Conversations, devotions, educational and pastoral accompaniment - the foundation's chaplain invites you to the biblical mansard and also visits you on request. Contact
Forum Culture
German Federal Cultural Foundation, Boys' Choir-Stadtsingechor zu Halle or Orthodox Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Francke Foundations are home to various cultural institutions.
Current Events
Culture
Tuesday, 11/19/2024
Total Real? Digitality in schools and museum education
Webtalk (hybrid) from the annual exhibition of the Francke Foundations
detailsWednesday, 11/20/2024
Archivophilia. Beautiful things from the archive of the Francke Foundations
Opening of the cabinet exhibition
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