Current Exhibitions
Special exhibitions
»Mancherley Nutzen und Ergetzung« – Gardens at the Francke Foundations
Cabinet exhibition in the Historical Library
Gardens play a significant role throughout the history of the Francke Foundations. Once they served as farm gardens, apothecary gardens for planting medicinal herbs, and gardens for recreation and education.
Healing body and soul. Medicine and Hygiene in the 18th Century
Annual Exhibition of the Francke Foundations 2021
In 1721, the foundation stone for the children's hospital in Germany was laid at the Francke Foundations. The 300th anniversary of this event is the occasion for the annual exhibition in 2021.
Long term exhibitions
Grid view
Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities
3000 Wonders of the World
With the only baroque Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities in Europe completely preserved in its authentic location, you will experience an original museum concept from the... Detail
Historic Orphanage
A castle built for education purposes
The oldest and most impressive building is still the centre of the school town with numerous sights and exhibitions. Here you can also enjoy the view from the balcony. Detail
Library Hall Kulissenbibliothek
»One of the best libraries of our time«
It is one of the first libraries in Germany to be open to the public: like a baroque theatre of knowledge, the historical Baroque stacks welcomes you. Detail
Pietismus-Cabinet
Strength of the word
Education, individualization, social welfare: the most important Protestant reform movement at the beginning of modernity developed profound cultural-historical effects. Detail
Waisenhaus-Cabinet
World change through human change
Nothing less than global social reforms: Get to know the turbulent and moving history of this educational project, which was already set up around 1700. Detail