Unique educational cosmos

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.

Cultural, scientific, social and educational

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Alle Gäste der Tamil Heritage Foundation stehen vor dem Francke-Denkmal
August Hermann Francke Study Centre – Archive and Library

»World views« with the Tamil Heritage Foundation

A day full of encounters, creativity and new perspectives.

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After-School Centre August Hermann Francke

Week No. 3 Summer Holidays 2026: After school care children > 3rd Grade and 4th Grade

Communication with all the senses...

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Current Exhibitions

The Royal Pädagogium – Elite Education in the 18th Century

Cabinet Exhibition in the Historic Library

09. June 2026 - 04. April 2027

House 22-24Historic Library

Historic copper engraving of the Pädagogium building of the Francke Foundations, surrounded by an ornate decorative frame (Poster)

JEIN! – An interactive exhibition about navigating uncertainty

Annual Exhibition 2026

04. September 2026 - 21. March 2027

House 1Historic Orphanage

Jugendliche arbeiten über einen großen Tisch gebeugt an einem Projekt (Poster)

Digital wayfinder system

Find your destination in the Francke Foundations conveniently on your screen or on your mobile phone.

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