Network. Change. Shape. Cultural education meets social work.
Practical symposium at the Francke Foundations
Call for Participation: We are looking for actors in cultural education, social workers, scientists and other interested parties who would like to participate in the symposium on the exciting encounter between cultural education and social work in practice with a contribution in theory or practice.
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Annual Programme focuses on the Major Social Challenges
We invite you to join us for proven crowd-pullers, new event formats, family events, scientific events and education & participation programmes. Follow the Link and find the full programme in the annual magazine or in the calendar on this page.
300 years of curiosity. Hidden knowledge from the Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities
annual exhibition 2025
The annual exhibition at the Francke Foundations is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the reopening in the Historic Orphanage and presents current topics of research and thus exciting approaches for today's visitors to the Baroque collection of the 18th century.
For a Tolerant and Cosmopolitan Society
Article 1 of the German Basic Law: Human dignity is inviolable
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
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!
Current exhibitions
300 years of curiosity. Hidden knowledge from the Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities
Annual exhibition 2025
Klaus E. Göltz
An exhibition about organizing and systematizing, a journey through time from the 18th to the 21st century.
11. May 2025 - 06. April 2026 House 1 - Historic Orphanage