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.

This VR exhibition offers an interactive experience of the role of money in the life of the Apostle Paul. Avatars, 3D models of ancient coins, and replicas you can hold in your hands combine digital and real-world experiences and provide insight into numismatics.

Come explore our simulation lab and learn more about our academic programs and research.

By destroying our natural environment, we are threatening the survival of global biodiversity. What can we do?

We are building a laser and using it to generate light that can be used to answer questions in biological research.

Making its debut! Take a look at the fascinating plant collection at the Haussknecht Herbarium. Discover what a plant specimen more than 100 years old reveals about the future—and how AI is helping us unravel the mysteries of plants!

Experience chemistry with all your senses: Mix your own perfume, discover the scent of the oceans, solve scent puzzles, and write secret messages with colorful chemistry.

Not every touch feels the same: In this demonstration, visitors experience how gentle stroking is perceived and what role CT nerve fibers play in this process.

How are camera systems designed that can capture information from different distances without moving the lens?

Together with our guests, we marvel at the invisible forces of magnetism and make pencils float

How can sensitive health data be made available for research and development in a secure manner? A journey with the AVATAR-Transfer project into the world of data protection and anonymization.

Take a look at our interdisciplinary research projects, in which we use a variety of methods to study current and past natural and anthropogenic climate and environmental change.

What do we feel—and why? How do fear, stress, or hope influence our thoughts and actions, especially during challenging times?