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»settle in« – Annual programme at the Francke Foundations on finding your way in a complex world

The annual programme of the Francke Foundations for 2026 is themed »settle in«. From academic discourse to cultural…

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Donations for the preservation of cultural treasures

A Baroque world atlas in new splendour

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Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller-Bahlke erhält feierlich den Tagore-Preis 2025
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Rabindranath Tagore Cultural Prize 2025 awarded to Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller-Bahlke

On 11 October, Prof. Dr. Müller-Bahlke was honoured with the Rabindranath Tagore Cultural Award by the German-Indian…

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World views in front of the Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities

A museum workshop for stories, objects and perspectives invites visitors to participate.

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WE take action

The Francke Foundations are participating in the WIR Festival in Halle!

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Interior view of the Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities at the Francke Foundations featuring a central world model and historical display cabinets from the Baroque curiosity chamber.
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300 years of curiosity. Perspectives on cabinet of curiosities research

An interdisciplinary conference accompanying the Francke Foundations' annual exhibition

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A night full of light and sound

Illusion Wunderkammer. Chaos – Order, Music and Light at Museum Night 2025 in the Freylinghausen Hall.

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