Francke Foundations

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.

All in order?

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

Die Bekrönungsmalerei des Pflanzenschranks in der Wunderkammer

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

Balloons with drawings and wishes from the children of the Krokoseum are released in front of the façade of the Historic Orphanage.

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

Blick in die Kunst- und Naturalienkammer mit dem Weltenmodell und den historischen Sammlungsschränken.

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

Die Bekrönungsmalerei des Pflanzenschranks in der Wunderkammer

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

Die Handbibliothek der Kunst- und Naturalienkammer

Kabinettausstellung

10. September 2025 bis 6. April 2026

10. September 2025 - 06. April 2026
House 22-24 - Historic Library

  

Current events

Today, Sunday, 09/14/2025

Open Monument Day

Preservation and renewal: Monument preservation meets new use

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10:00 amEvent

The visit of the Prussian king

Theatrical tour through the historic orphanage

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4:00 pmGuided TourHouse 28
Monday, 09/15/2025

Free Playtime in the Krokoseum

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2:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage

On mondays in the Krokoseum: The Art Studio

»Earth without Art is just‚ eh’.«

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4:00 pmChildren's Program
Tuesday, 09/16/2025

Free Playtime in the Krokoseum

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2:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage

Bible-Tuesday

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6:00 pmGesprächHouse 28

The Green Lab

Discover, Explore, Experiment!

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4:00 pmChildren's ProgramHouse 1 - Historic Orphanage