Current Exhibitions
Special exhibitions
Moderne Jugend?
Younth at the Francke Foundations, 1890-1933
On the occasion of the Bauhaus anniversary in 2019, the Francke Foundations are dedicating themselves to the genuinely modern theme of »Youth«. What did it mean to be young between 1890 and 1933 and what was young life like in the school town? Using unique, formerly unpublished sources from the Foundation's archives, a complex panorama of modernism is created that comes amazingly close to the world of young people.
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New school buildings in the Francke Foundations from 1890 to 1930
Many of our school buildings throughout Germany date from around the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. New school buildings were also erected in the Francke Foundations during this period. The new cabinet exhibition presents these buildings of youth education parallel to the annual exhibition »Modern Youth«.
Long term exhibitions
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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
Francke's Home
The personality of the founder
Global player, visionary, economic expert: In the former house of August Hermann Franckes, you will come very close to the founder of the foundation and his diverse talents. 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