Current Exhibitions

Experience the valuable collections of the Francke Foundations in our permanent exhibitions. Our special exhibitions explore historical themes and offer new perspectives on the present.

Current Exhibitions

The Royal Pädagogium – Elite Education in the 18th Century

Cabinet Exhibition in the Historic Library

09. June 2026 - 04. April 2027

House 22-24Historic Library

Historic copper engraving of the Pädagogium building of the Francke Foundations, surrounded by an ornate decorative frame (Poster)

Permanent Exhibitions

Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities

Baroque Perspective in the World

Close-up of a floral face motif adorning the top of a historical plant cabinet from the Cabinet of Curiosities, inspired by the style of Giuseppe Arcimboldo. (Poster)
Francke in Transition

Designing the new Exhibition on the Founder of the Foundations!

Two visitors explore interactive stations in the exhibition “Francke in Transition” – using a digital object scanner and playing a themed board game to reflect on history and the present. (Poster)
Historic Orphanage

A Castle Built for Educational Purposes

Poster
Library Hall Kulissenbibliothek

Baroque Book Magazine from the Mid-18th Century

View into the so-called “scenic storage” of the Historical Library at the Francke Foundations: bookcases are aligned like stage sets, creating a unique spatial effect. (Poster)
The Power of the Word

Pietism-Cabinet

Pulpit and sounding board from the Ulrich Church in Halle (Saale), where August Hermann Francke preached from 1715. Part of the historical church interior of the Francke Foundations. (Poster)

Digital Exhibitions

Discover the exhibitions of the Francke Foundations from the comfort of your own home. Deepen your knowledge and try out the interactive activities.

Digital Exhibitions and Films