Francke Foundations
From a baroque school town to a unique educational cosmos
The Francke Foundations are a place of learning and togetherness steeped in history. August Hermann Francke founded a school for the poor here in 1698. His good deed and 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 House 28, 06110, Halle (Saale)
Member of the Halle Museum Network
part of the Halle Card
Events
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 10:00-17:00
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
- Annual exhibition: ‘Totally real. The discovery of vividness’ (23 March 2024 to 2 February 2025)
- Cabinet exhibition: ‘Archivophilia. Beautiful things from the Francke Foundations‘ archive’ (21 November 2024 to 27 April 2025)
More information
Simply see more with the Halle Card
The Halle Card opens the door to twelve outstanding museums, includes a guided tour of the beautiful historic city centre and a visit to Germany's only mountain zoo. Free travel by bus and train allows you to explore the city in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.
Further information and tickets here.
Member of the "Schlüsselbund Hallesche Museen" campaign
1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025
As part of the museum network's "Hallesche Museen Schlüsselbund" campaign, visitors pay 1x the full admission price and 9x the reduced admission price. In addition, they receive a sticker with their ticket at each museum they visit, which they stick onto a collection card with a map of all the museums. Anyone who has managed to collect all the keys will receive the Golden Key of the Museum Network in May 2025, which entitles them to free admission to all participating museums for one year.
Further information here.
