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What will tomorrow’s energy supply look like—and what aspects of it are already a reality in Jena today? The City of Jena’s exhibition “ENERGY—WHAT MOVES US” provides answers to these and other questions about the energy transition.

Perpetua mobilia? Inverted mirror images? They don't exist - or do they? How illusions work is sometimes not so easy to recognize. See for yourself!

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

In 1846, Carl Wilhelm Goettling founded the Archaeological Museum at the University of Jena. Donations and acquisitions have caused the collection to grow significantly over the decades. An anniversary exhibition traces its 180-year history through a selection of donated items.

What impact do solar storms have on our technical infrastructure? How can small satellites be assembled more efficiently in the future? And how will smart greenhouse systems ensure the supply of future missions to the Moon and Mars?

What can the microbes living in your gut tell us about your health? Discover how researchers combine biology, computer science, and AI to uncover hidden patterns in the gut microbiome.

Technical Acoustics Laboratory

We offer guided tours, hands-on activities, and interesting exhibits.

Take a look behind the scenes of research and learn how innovative materials are developed and tested to prevent infections associated with implants.

The heart is the engine of life—we'll show you how to keep it running on your own and how we can help you do that.

How is an innovative drug actually developed? We'll show you during our tours of the development labs.

GÖPEL electronic reveals what's really inside every seventh egg.

Explore virtual worlds, discover digital cultural heritage, and take a journey through Jena's history

What role do relationships and personal resources play in our well-being? At the Resources and Connections Board, visitors can visualize their own experiences and discover new perspectives.

How and where do the scientists conduct their research? We invite you to join us for an informative tour of the FLI’s new laboratory building, where we’ll share some interesting facts about the “art in architecture” featured in the building.