On this page, you will find all the important information you need for your visit.
Your Visit
Opening Hours
Museum and Exhibitions
Tue–Sun, on public holidays
10am – 5pm
Tue–Sun, public holidays 10am – 5pm
Closed on Mondays
Christmas
24, 25, 26 December
New Year's Eve
31 December
New Year's Day
1 January
Tickets
| Adults | 8 Euros |
| Reduced* | 5 Euros |
| Children and young people up to 18 years of age | Free admission |
| Guided tours/groups of up to 25 people | 40 Euros plus admission per person |
| Public guided tour »The founder and his work« Saturdays, 11 a.m. | 2 Euros plus admission per person |
Partner Offer
Take advantage of the Halle Card! One card for the whole city. Museums. City tour. Visit to the zoo. Bus and train.
more information*Reduced admission applies to pupils over 18 years of age, students, trainees, those doing voluntary social/ecological year, holders of the Halle Pass upon presentation of a certificate or ID card.
Guided Tours
Bookable Guided Tours
more Offers:
»Der Stifter und sein Werk«
Guided Public Tour: The History of the Francke Foundations and August Hermann Francke
Every Saturday at 11am
Price: €2 plus admission per person
Audio Guides and Tours
Enhance your visit to the Francke Foundations with our audio guides, or explore the exhibitions flexibly with a digital tour.
Digital Offers
Arrival
The Francke Foundations are located in the centre of Halle. You can reach us quickly by public transport. Please note that the Francke Foundations site is a traffic-calmed zone to protect the historic buildings and the people who study and work here. If you are arriving by car, please use the public car park. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are available.
Public Transport
You can easily reach us by public transport. Use the Franckeplatz or Steinweg tram stops. Further connections and timetables can be found on the HAVAG website.
more informationsParking
There are no parking spaces available on the premises. Please use the public parking facilities in the surrounding area.
Accessibility
Parking on the premises is possible with a visible disabled badge. We are continuously working to improve our barrier-free access. The historical building situation poses particular challenges in this regard. All important information can be found on this page.
More informationsDigital wayfinder system
Find your destination in the Francke Foundations conveniently on your pc or on your mobile phone.
Find your way
Contact
Information Centre
You can reach us by telephone on +49(0)345 2127 450 from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Questions and Answers
For security reasons, we kindly ask you to store bags larger than A4 size in the lockers in the Historic Orphanage. A 1 euro coin is required as a deposit to use the lockers.
Food and drink are not permitted in the exhibition rooms. Liquids are also not permitted there. Our cloakroom is available for storing your personal belongings.
Yes, you may take photographs for private use throughout the exhibitions, but without flash. For commercial use of photographs or film recordings, please contact us in advance to obtain the appropriate permission.
Our Altan is open during regular opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am – 5pm, weather permitting. From there, you can enjoy a 360° view over Halle.
Animals are generally not permitted in the museum. Assistance dogs for people with disabilities are an exception.
In addition to the lockers on the ground floor, there is a limited storage area for strollers. We kindly request that you carry small children in your arms or in a baby carrier during your visit to the exhibition.
