Online-Exhibition

Totally real. The discovery of Clarity

Discover how knowledge was imparted at the Francke Foundations and how this led to the development of the Realschule.d.

School Clubs in the Francke Foundations (1843-1936) - Cohesion - Competition - Contest

Sources from the archive and library vividly illustrate the life of the association at the Francke Foundations.

Natural Forces in Ancient Bibles

Stories and illustrations of natural forces in treasured books from five centuries, drawn from our collections.

»God Have Mercy on the Oppressed Bohemians« – 300 Years of Bohemian Bible Printing in Halle

Bibles and literary treasures illustrate the support provided to Bohemian Protestants by the Halle Orphanage.

Fromme Gefühle

Bilder und Texte in Büchern des Pietismus

»All Manner of Use and Delight« – Gardens at the Francke Foundations

A stroll through kitchen gardens, apothecary gardens, and gardens for relaxation and education.

In the Quarry of Time: Earth Histories and the Origins of Geology

Online exhibition for the 2020 annual exhibition of the Francke Foundations.

Healing Body and Soul: Medicine and Hygiene in the 18th Century

An exhibition on the medicine of Halle Pietism, which had far-reaching influence in the 18th century.

With Determination and Faith in God

An exhibition on the transformation of the Francke Foundations since 1990.

Conflict: People, Media, Mechanisms in the 18th Century and Today

There is much and extensive debate about conflict itself. What are the boundaries of acceptable speech – where does constructive discussion end, and where do personal insults and belittlement begin?

Ancestral Tables and Family Trees

Historical and genealogical works in the collections of the Francke Foundations.

Archivophilie: Treasures from the Archive of the Francke Foundations

The exhibition features, among other items, oriental and medieval manuscripts, documents, graphics, and engravings that reflect the society of their time and offer insights into the art and culture of past eras.

Fine Literature in the Library of the Francke Foundations

This presentation highlights particularly noteworthy books from the library’s collection of narrative literature, poetry, and drama. The selection ranges from medieval manuscripts and illustrated prints of the early modern period to Pietist literature and first editions of German Classicism and Romanticism.

Worlds of Books

The occasion for this exhibition is the nationally funded project »Bibliography of 18th-Century German-Language Publications«, or VD18 for short.