Palace-like, the orphanage rises on Franckeplatz. Then as now, it is the centerpiece of the Francke Foundations. Erected in 1698 as the first building of the school city, it represents a new facet of European Baroque, combining confident representation without extravagant ornamentation and setting the tone for orphanage architecture.

Today, the orphanage is our museum and cultural center. Right from the start, two permanent exhibitions guide you through the history of the foundation and the global impact of Pietism. On the first floor, the former prayer and singing hall surprises with its bright architecture. Today, it enjoys an excellent reputation as a concert hall due to its fantastic acoustics. In the adjacent conference rooms, a photo exhibition showcases the impressive renovation work since the foundations were reestablished in 1991. The second floor is reserved for our changing special exhibitions, which provide insight into important themes of the foundation's history from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Passing through the art and natural history collections in the attic, you reach the balcony via a narrow wooden staircase. Here, a wide view opens up over the impressive ensemble with school buildings from three centuries. There is also a splendid panorama of the Old Town of Halle from here. In the basement, children can explore their own paths in the Krokoseum.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

JUST CLASSY! DIE BESONDERE LITERATURPREIS-VERLEIHUNG | Spielclub 3

By Ella Elia Anschein



With: Anna Dargies, Anna Demling, Maria Frankenreiter, Finja Lesch, Kalina Marinova, Luise Mendel, Amelie Möcklin, Barbara Müller, Marlene Münz, Klara Rau, Silvia Schneemann, Mathilda Tritschler, Jasmin Alyssa Wolber, Friedrich Vogelsang and Enes Yokus

Direction: Ella Elia Anschein

Set design: Ariane Scherpf



Literature is a mirror of society; it touches, inspires, and provokes thought. Experience an awards ceremony that honors the outstanding authors of German literature, from whom you couldn’t get enough in school, recognized in various categories for their works.

The famous literary critic Angelika Gugelhupf will host the evening, supported by unique artistic acts, presented by the German advanced level class of the Archdiocesan Girls' High School of the Order of the Merciful Sisters for the Salvation of Fallen Young Men (EMGDODBSZEGJ) under the direction of Mr. Koalla.

We promise you numerous surprises, good entertainment, and an unforgettable evening!

pippi in takda-tuka-land
Family piece from 5 years
Based on the book by Astrid Lindgren
Who doesn’t know her? Pippi Longstocking, the strongest girl in the world, who breaks all norms and, with courage and wit, not only wins the hearts of Tommy and Annika.

In “Pippi Longstocking in Taka-Tuka-Land,” Pippi, Tommy, and Annika embark on an adventurous journey with Captain Efraim Longstocking to discover the paradise land where Pippi's father has become king. Onboard the Hoppetosse, they sail across the sea to Taka-Tuka Island. They sunbathe in hammocks on the palm beach and eat delicious, unknown tropical fruits. They explore the island and fight against giant sharks. Suddenly, two notoriously dangerous pirates appear and try to seize the island with their shiny pearls. It’s no easy task for Pippi and her friends to save the pearl treasure and drive away the pirates.

But if anyone can do it, it's Pippilotta Viktualia Rollgardina Pfefferminz Efraimstochter Longstocking - the daughter of the king of Taka-Tuka-Land.

The tickets are also valid in 2025 on the day of the performance as a ticket in the entire KVV network.

Ticket orders for schools and kindergartens through the Tourist Information Ettlingen 07243/101-333

The rose is a fascinating flower. Not only is it an ornament for any garden and wonderfully fragrant – no, it has also influenced wide parts of life with its symbolic power, such as love, politics, art, mythology, religion, and much more. Furthermore, rose oil and rose water are used in the cosmetics and food industries, and 42 percent of all cut flowers sold are roses, with cultivation in non-European countries and trade being problematic.

As particularly beautiful flowering plants and an indispensable part of the ecosystem, roses can also raise awareness of the pressing issues of the present, such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus the climate problem. All of this is at the center of the exhibition on the cultural history of the rose, while of course the plant and its role in garden culture will not be overlooked.
Interesting objects from the fields of fashion, design, art, as well as everyday life, are meant to convey a sense of the allure that the rose has exerted and continues to exert – even with its dark side.

Scent stations promise an experience for the senses, and several interactive stations make the exhibition an experience for the whole family.

Sponsored by the MWK and the Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank, and the Museumsverein Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

We all access the internet daily through web browsers. The question of how browsers determine what we experience online has fascinated artists early on. Based on a research project by the KIT Institute for Art and Architectural History on browser art, the exhibition »Choose Your Filter!« provides insights into 30 years of browser development. Here, you can discover and try out browser visions through interactive installations. 

Wed to Fri from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat and Sun 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

First exhibition of Przemek Dzienis in Germany.
Przemek Dzienis – Good Grief

Curator: Adam Mazur

Opening: Fri. May 9, 2025, 7 PM

Gallery of the Polish Institute Düsseldorf, Citadellstr. 7

The exhibition was prepared in collaboration with the cultural institution in Łódź21 / Hilary Majewski House and  Fotofestival Łódź.

Exhibition duration: 13.05 – 8.08.2025

An exhibition by Przemek Dzienis, one of the most interesting contemporary Polish photographers and filmmakers.

The first exhibition of Przemek Dzienis in Germany is a personal, intimate journey “a reflection on fleeting memories and records of memory”, explains the artist. He is primarily known to the public through his photographs and films. The exhibition features small-scale sculptures, photographs, films, and audio recordings, with the main medium this time remaining the object.

Good Grief premiered at the Fotofestival in Łódź, one of the most important events in the photography scene in Poland. The exhibition in Düsseldorf is a dream come true for the artist, as the Düsseldorf School of Photography has been an inspiration and reference point since his time as a student. The artist goes beyond the conventional understanding of photography and focuses on working with memory, both good and bad memories, accompanied by ambivalent emotions. Dzienis always approaches the images with distance; he stages and constructs more than he documents them. The only thing that remains of them is merely a memory.

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11.00 AM - 5.00 PM, Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM

Die Seemannskirche: Erkundung des Bauwerkes
We explore the church and its furnishings. As we walk inside and around the oldest church on the peninsula, numerous undiscovered details bring to life the history of its construction and the stories of the people who lived in Prerow.
Duration approx. 1.5 h.

Meeting point: Entrance Seemannskirche

Booking Information
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*Residents of the FDZ peninsula = Your ID card
*Guests/Day visitors of the FDZ peninsula = Your guest card

This music is pure fire! In the closing concert of the KOMPONISTINNENSOMMER 2025 festival, the myth of Medea is retold: as a tumultuously relevant parable about foreignness and resistance. Sirka Schwartz-Uppendieck and her ensemble present the gripping score together with composer and conductor Yulim Kim: from "Never Stop Being Angry" and "Outcry Of My Soul" to "Magma Chamber" and "Last Call. Beyond Shattering Horizons". In multifaceted sound combinations, the soloists vividly convey Medea's emotions, her breath, her heartbeat almost physically intense.

Medea is present in the rough timbres of archaic flutes by Caroline Hausen. In predatorily lurking bass clarinet canons by Felicitas Gätzschmann. In hypnotically fascinating percussion rituals by Izabella Effenberg. In rushing arpeggios and vitally excessive rhythms of the piano by Sirka Schwartz-Uppendieck. And in the voice of Michael Herrschel, who brings a newly created, fantastically sarcastic "Medea" text to the stage: freely based on the eponymous play by Seneca, in modern language.

Medea asks us sharply: How far would you go if you have nothing left to lose? If you are insulted and spat on in the street? If stones fly through your window and angry citizens demand your deportation? And if in the end the person you love most betrays you?

"Medea Fragment" is a cry for life. It is radical vulnerability. Passion. A synthesis of unleashed poetry and volcanically explosive music.

Michael Herrschel (voice) // Caroline Hausen (soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and sub-bass recorders) // Felicitas Gätzschmann (bass clarinet) // Izabella Effenberg (vibraphone, glass harp, waterphone, and percussion) // Yulim Kim (conductor) // Sirka Schwartz-Uppendieck (piano and direction)

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From May to October 2025, we invite you to accompany the gentle alpacas in an environment that contributes to relaxation and peace. Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings on our guided tours. Discover exciting information about the alpacas and enjoy the calming effect of the animals. Whether alone, with friends, or with family – this experience tour is suitable for everyone!

The meeting point is in front of the Kurhaus Bad Bevensen. Ms. Graf will accompany you on a relaxed walk of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours through the woods and fields.

Two people share an alpaca.

Please note that children from 6 to 12 years old will not be able to lead an alpaca independently.

Please do not bring dogs and umbrellas!
In temperatures of about 28 degrees Celsius, heavy rain, thunderstorms, or storms, the hike will not take place and will be postponed.

The hike is not suitable for wheelchair users!

For over 10 years, Werner Koczwara and Ernst Mantel have put the audience's diaphragm through tremendous strain with their program "Vereinigtes Lachwerk Süd". Now, it's time for something new, namely "The Bänd in the Länd". Once again, the two comically gifted individuals rummage through pop history in search of world hits, which are actually nothing more than cover versions of Swabian originals. This time, they find what they are looking for in "Dancing Queen" by Abba, "Come Together" by The Beatles, as well as The Doors classic "Riders on the Storm". Also included: the long overdue anthem for the state father Winfried Kretschmann. An evening that is not only highly musical but also profoundly comical with numerous brand-new numbers, embedded in various classics from their previous works. In short: decades of stage experience meet unbroken sparkling creativity. A joyfully sparkling quality product.

Image: Ingrid Hertfelder

Doors Open: 7:45 PM

Ortsteilführung: Kleiner Ortsrundgang im westlichen Prerow
During a stroll, we explore and discover the Baltic Sea resort, its characteristic features and stories, and examine old and new elements in old houses, villas, front gardens, and along the edge of the forest in detail.
Duration approx. 1.5 h.

Meeting point: Kulturkaten Kiek In, entrance side

Booking information
Please have the following ready upon entry:
*Residents of the FDZ peninsula = your ID card
*Guests/day visitors of the FDZ peninsula = your guest card

"The German Ayşe"
by Tuğsal Moğul

"Mama, open the fridge door and now the door of the freezer, take out all the meat and ice there and now put your head in there and stay in that position for a minute: That's how cold Germany is. No sun, lots of rain, and everyone working."

Three Turkish women from the first generation of immigrants. They arrive in a foreign country that is so different from what they had imagined. They do not want to stay long, yet they are faced with the challenge of making friends with their new home. How difficult is it to integrate into another country? And what does this country do for that? "The German Ayşe" is a scenic contribution to the ongoing debate about the success of integration. Author Tuğsal Moğul portrays in his play three strong women, whose life stories speak for themselves on stage.

Tuğsal Moğul was born in Neubeckum in 1969. In his play premiered at the Theater Münster and invited to the 2013 intercultural festival "Made in Germany" in Stuttgart, he assembles his own memories and interviews he conducted with immigrants into a joyful revue about the beginnings of migration in Germany.

"A timeless and sensitive piece that you won't easily forget." - WDR

"What makes the play so enjoyable: It depicts reality, far from ideological, cultural, or religious discussions. It simply tells the story of three people who left behind good and bad to experience bad and good elsewhere." - Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung

Cast: Larissa Ivleva, Anne Osterloh, Katja Schmidt-Oehm, and Yavuz Köroglu

4 talers and 16 groschen are considered the founding capital of the Francke Foundations. How an unparalleled school city grew from this unexpected donation to a simple pastor in Glaucha can be discovered on the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage. A multimedia installation and numerous extraordinary objects will transport you into the fascinating founding and impact history of Francke's work. Because what began with a school for the poor and an orphanage, developed in a few decades into a true reform project that was based on education: Over 2,000 students learned in various schools, specially constructed economic buildings, a hospital, and a pharmacy guaranteed the care of over 3,000 people on the premises, unique cultural-historical collections in the library and chamber of wonders were established, and Francke's ideas were spread within and outside Europe. August Hermann Francke wanted nothing less than a "world change through personal change." Discover everything he set in motion through this.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The exhibition presents works from seven decades and traces the development of Ono's innovative, multidisciplinary oeuvre and its ongoing influence to this day. The exhibition showcases more than 200 works, including instructions and scores, installations, films, music, and photographs, highlighting Ono's radical approach to language, art, and participation, which continues to resonate in the present.
Organized by Tate Modern, London, in collaboration with the Gropius Bau, Berlin, and the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf

Curated by Patrizia Dander, Deputy Curatorial Director, Gropius Bau, and Juliet Bingham, Curator, International Art, Tate Modern
 
 
 
 

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

20 years after the artist, author, and performer Vaginal Davis moved from Los Angeles to Berlin, the Gropius Bau presents the first comprehensive solo exhibition of her work in Germany. In her groundbreaking creation, punk and glamour, queer activism and Black counterculture, as well as resistance and desire, intertwine. Vaginal Davis: Fabelhaftes Produkt unites large-scale installations, paintings, video and film works, zines, texts, music, and performance, offering a comprehensive overview of Davis' multifaceted practice and her artistic collaborations. As part of the exhibition, the art collective CHEAP presents the installation Choose Mutation with photographs by Annette Frick. Fabelhaftes Produkt invites you into the universe of Vaginal Davis, populated by literary heroines, mythical figures, and real icons.
Initiated by the Moderna Museet, Stockholm, in collaboration with the Gropius Bau, Berlin, and MoMA PS1, New York
 
 
 
 

We all access the internet daily through web browsers. The question of how browsers determine what we experience online has fascinated artists early on. Based on a research project by the KIT Institute for Art and Architectural History on browser art, the exhibition »Choose Your Filter!« provides insights into 30 years of browser development. Here, you can discover and try out browser visions through interactive installations. 

Wed to Fri from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat and Sun 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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