Exhibitions and events

Our extensive cultural programme invites you to exhibitions, discussions, celebrations and special evenings. We combine historical questions with the current issues of our time from a variety of perspectives.

Two visitors look at a display case in the exhibition; behind them, a projector shows the open mouth of the crocodile in the cabinet of artefacts and natural curiosities..

Special and Permanent Exhibitions

Explore our current special and permanent exhibitions, Herr Francke. Find all the details on our exhibitions page.

Exhibition
Group of visitors during a guided tour of the Baroque Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities at the Francke Foundations, with highlights such as the hanging crocodile being explained.

Highlight Wunderkammer

Visit our Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities.

Wunderkammer
Es ist ein aufgeschlagenes Buch in der historischen Bibliothek zu sehen.

Highlight Historical Library

Discover our Historical Library, a world of knowledge and rare collections.

Historical Library

Your Visit

Opening Hours and Tickets

Tue–Sun, on public holidays
10am – 5pm

Tickets: 8 Euro, 5 Euro

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Guides Tours

Dive into the fascinating history of the building, discover its unique features, and learn exciting details about our current exhibitions.

Offer

Offers for school groups

Are you planning a visit to the museum with your school class?
Take a look at our educational programmes for children and school groups.

Offers

Explore us digitally

Enjoy online tours, digital stories, and online exhibitions from the Francke Foundations from the comfort of your home or as a supplement to your visit on-site.

Digital Offers

News

About us

»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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Family Hour in the Museum

A child-friendly tour with the family

registration required
Sunday 11:00 am

Theme Years

»settle in«

Our Theme Year 2026

In our annual programme »settle in«, we focus on »orientation« in a world with ever more options and uncertainties, ranging from scientific discourse to cultural events and educational opportunities.