The Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities (Kunst- und Naturalienkammer) was established by August Hermann Francke in 1698. Today this collection is regarded as the only wholly preserved cabinet of curiosities dating from the Baroque age. [German]
The appeal of this chamber is that it was designed for school purposes and not to impress its visitors.
Sources / More info
- Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities (Website)
- August Hermann Francke (Wikipedia)
- Francke Foundations (Website)