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.

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Science Slam: Structural Change

Research meets communication: Science Slam hosted by science2public's Open Academy as part of the Silbersalz Festival

Friday 5:00 pm
House 1Freylinghausen Hall

Current Exhibitions

JEIN! – An interactive exhibition about navigating uncertainty

Annual Exhibition 2026

04. September 2026 - 25. April 2027

House 1Historic Orphanage

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Silhouette eines Jungen in Pink (Poster)

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

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

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