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World views in front of the Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities

A museum workshop for stories, objects and perspectives invites visitors to participate.

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The Francke Foundations are participating in the WIR Festival in Halle!

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Dr Marianne Schröter takes up her post as the new director of the Francke Foundations

»I look forward to preserving August Hermann Francke's diverse legacy, critically re-evaluating it and carrying it…

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Historic copper engraving of the Pädagogium building of the Francke Foundations, surrounded by an ornate decorative frame
August Hermann Francke Study Centre – Archive and Library

Focus on historical school libraries

International conference at the Francke Foundations

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Interior view of the Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities at the Francke Foundations featuring a central world model and historical display cabinets from the Baroque curiosity chamber.
Research Centre

300 years of curiosity. Perspectives on cabinet of curiosities research

An interdisciplinary conference accompanying the Francke Foundations' annual exhibition

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Amos Comenius Day Care Centre

Creative, sustainable, outstanding! Recycling giants at the Amos Comenius nursery school

A creative environmental project with preschool children

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Maria Montessori Day Care Centre

»Encouraging stones« against fear

Projects on resilience at the Montessori Day Care Centre

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Coverabbildung der Publikation "Die güldne Sonne". Lieder von Paul Gerhardt in Fassungen des Freylinghausenschen Gesangbuches
August Hermann Francke Study Centre – Archive and Library

30 years of Hymnological Hymnbook Research at the Francke Foundations

International symposium, concert as part of the Handel Festival and exhibition in the Historic Orphanage

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Culture

A night full of light and sound

Illusion Wunderkammer. Chaos – Order, Music and Light at Museum Night 2025 in the Freylinghausen Hall.

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Amos Comenius Day Care Centre

Children's council

Where is the Children's Office in Halle – what do they do there?

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Amos Comenius Day Care Centre

Comenius Festival

The creepy-crawlies are scurrying about – is everything in order?

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Research Centre

Conference volume on Pietism in Baltic history published

As a result of the international conference »Pietism in Baltic History - Research and Perspectives«, which took place in…

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