Art and Naturalienkammer of the Francke Foundations

The Art and Naturalienkammer of the Francke Foundations is a museum in Halle displaying approximately 3,000 objects related to natural history and art, housed in original Baroque cabinets. The collection occupies the historic Orphanage building.

August Hermann Francke founded this cabinet of curiosities in the early 1700s as part of his educational institution. The collection was designed to help children learn about nature and understand creation.

The collection shows objects from different cultures and regions arranged according to 18th-century classification methods. You can see how people at that time understood and organized the world around them.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday and provides good accessibility for all visitors. It is wise to allow plenty of time for viewing, as the collection is extensive and full of details.

A preserved Nile crocodile hangs from the ceiling and immediately catches every visitor's attention. Alongside it are curious exhibits such as a tattooed fish and fossilized Hungarian cheese, showing how diverse and sometimes puzzling the collection is.

Location: Halle (Saale)

Address: Franckeplatz 1, Haus 1, 06110 Halle

Phone: +493452127450

Website: https://francke-halle.de/de/ausstellungdetail/kunst-und-naturalienkammer

GPS coordinates: 51.47807,11.97096

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09