Our society is changing - but how and why? And how do we deal with it? Hands-on activities and information from the Schumpeter Center

Discover the wonderful world of star villain Arsène Lupin in the mystery escape game Arsène Lupin - The Stowaway. Solve the puzzle, check alibis and catch the villain.

Soils are an indispensable component of ecosystems and act as filters, buffers and regulators in the water cycle. The forest soil with its humus layer is like a sponge that can absorb a lot of rainwater.

What the composition of sands reveals, what traces scorpions and worms left behind 290 million years ago, what instruments geoscientists use to explore the earth, and why a pinhead-sized creature was named Fossil of the Year.

Demonstration of "Laser marking and material processing with a laser engraver" and test setup for a laser beam control system as an experiment.

Have you ever seen a CNC milling machine in action? No? Please visit us.

Have you ever seen a CNC lathe in action? No? Please visit us.

Your favorite piece perfectly illuminated! With professional equipment, you can create unique object photos in museum quality.

Come along and take a seat in our MMZ spaceship. We invite you to take an exciting flight through space. And if you still haven't had enough, you can send short messages from space at our Telepromter station.

Whether in Israel, on the Old Gleisberg or in Arabia, archaeologists from the University of Jena are carrying out a variety of excavation projects. In lectures, guided tours and presentations, we provide an insight into the latest finds and findings.

Experience innovation live! Discover how SOMAG AG Jena provides razor-sharp aerial images and precise data worldwide - from volcano monitoring in Iceland to flood protection in the USA. Visit us at the Long Night of Science!

Experience the fascinating life cycles in the animal kingdom at our interactive event! Discover the complex parasitic life cycles, the development of insects and the mysterious cycles of jellyfish at our hands-on stations.

Join us on an exciting journey into the world of microorganisms in groundwater.

Join us late at night to explore the rooms of the garden house that Schiller lived in with his family during the summers of 1797 to 1799!

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of languages and cultures of Southeast Europe! Experience language workshops, cultural stations with music, dance & culinary highlights, short films with expert discussions and interactive games with great prizes.