Francke Foundations
From a baroque school town to a unique educational cosmos
The Francke Foundations are a historic place of learning and co-operation. August Hermann Francke founded a school for the poor here in 1698. His good deed and his pietistic values gave rise to a school town in the centre of Halle (Saale). Over 50 educational institutions are gathered here: With a scenery library, plant garden and city choir, they create a unique cultural and scientific institution of European standing. The historic orphanage is still the heart of the foundations today: Here you can discover special and permanent exhibitions, admire treasures in the art and natural history chamber and celebrate festivals.
Franckeplatz 1 Haus 28, 06110, Halle (Saale)
Member of the Halle Museum Network
part of the Halle Card
Events
Opening hours:
Tue. to Sun., public holidays 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
News
- Permanent exhibition: Historical orphanage
- Permanent exhibition: Kunst- und Naturalienkammer - 3000 wonders of the world
- Permanent exhibition: Scenery library
- Permanent exhibition: Tour of the cultural monument
- Exhibition: "Francke in transition" (11 September 2022 to 10 September 2024)
- Exhibition: "Total Real. The discovery of visualisation" (23 March 2024 to 2 February 2025)
- Historic Linden Blossom Festival: "Let's play!" (8 & 9 June 2024)
