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Here you will find the programme for the Long Night of Science on 20 November 2026 in Jena.

Time

All times 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM From 10:00 PM

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Topic area

Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Studies Medicine + health Science + Technology

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Talk Experiment Hands-on activity Guided tour Exhibition Info booth Other

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Wheelchair accessible For children Free Wi‑Fi Toilet available Catering Registration required

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ENERGY – WHAT DRIVES US

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.

Time

17:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Stadt Jena

Event type

Exhibition

Veranstaltung ENERGIE – WAS UNS BEWEGT zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Series: Research for Democracy – The Institute for Democracy and Civil Society meets Jena

What is the state of democracy and social cohesion? The IDZ Jena provides insights into its current research. The focus is on anti-Semitism, right-wing violence, coming to terms with the NSU case and strengthening democratic participation.

Time

17:30 - 22:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Institut für Demokratie und Zivilgesellschaft

Event type

Lecture

Information stand

Veranstaltung Reihe: Forschung für Demokratie – Institut für Demokratie und Zivilgesellschaft meets Jena zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Scavenger Hunt Organized by the IMPRS Office (International Max Planck Research School)

Take part in an exciting scavenger hunt and win a prize!

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Schnitzeljagd vom IMPRS Office (International Max Planck Research School) zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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How important are relationships to our self-image?

To what extent do close relationships shape our self-image? With the RISC questionnaire, visitors can find this out for themselves by answering a few short questions and receive personalised feedback straight away.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

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Participation offer

Veranstaltung Wie wichtig sind Beziehungen für unser Selbstbild? zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Broomstick Flight Adventure – Magical Green Screen Hands-On Activity for All Ages

Come on over, hop on a broomstick, and fly through the night with us. It’s no witchcraft—just fun, imagination, and magical tricks that will draw you into the world of magic, leaving you in awe.

Time

18:00 - 23:50 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Multimediazentrum

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Besenflug Abenteuer – Magische Greenscreen Mitmachaktion für Groß und Klein zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Bible as a Cultural Heritage in Art, Music, Architecture, and Literature

Anyone who knows the Bible even a little bit has a clear advantage in art history.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Theologische Fakultät

Event type

Exhibition

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Das Kulturgut Bibel in Kunst, Musik, Architektur und Literatur zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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And what if it turns out differently? Fairy tales: a blend of text, performance and puppetry

The enchanted forest, the big bad wolf, the wicked witch, the gingerbread house – we all have images from fairy tales in our minds. But where do these ideas come from? And what happens when we retell them?

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Exzellenzcluster „Imaginamics“

Event type

Lecture

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Und wenn es anders ausgeht? Märchen zwischen Text, Vorstellung und Puppenspiel zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Of Robot Cities and Perpetual Motion Machines: An Evening Full of Discoveries at JEDI

witelo and Imaginata are visiting JEDI to showcase their favorite experiments: Together with the JenaWirtschaft team and students from the Carl-Zeiss-Gymnasium, we invite you to experiment, marvel, and join in the fun.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

witelo e.V. - wissenschaftlich-technische Lernorte in Jena, Imaginata and Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft Jena mbH

Event type

Experiment

Exhibition

Information stand

Participation offer

Other

Veranstaltung Von Roboterstädten und Ewigkeitsmaschinen: Ein Abend voller Entdeckungen im JEDI zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Emotional touch and its perception

Not every touch feels the same: in this demonstration, visitors experience how a gentle stroke is perceived and what role CT nerve fibres play in this.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Affektive Berührung und ihre Wahrnehmung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Why we unconsciously synchronise with one another

People often synchronise their movements without realising it. A brief physical activity or a cooperative game allows participants to experience how synchronisation can influence teamwork.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

Event type

Experiment

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Warum wir uns unbewusst aufeinander abstimmen zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Apostle Paul and Money – in VR. Ancient Coins between the Jewish and Greco-Roman Worlds

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 that visitors can hold in their hands combine digital and real-world experiences, providing an insight into numismatics.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Altertumswissenschaften, Klassische Archäologie, Antikensammlungen

Event type

Exhibition

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Apostel Paulus und das Geld – in VR. Antike Münzen zwischen jüdischer und griechisch-römischer Welt zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Buzzing trees and sweet treats: beekeeping in pre-modern times

Beekeeping in the Middle Ages was very different from what it is today. So-called ‘Zeidler’ would climb to great heights to harvest the sweet gold, and heavily laden carts, carrying heavy barrels of honey, would make their way through forests and over mountains.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Historisches Institut

Event type

Information stand

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Summende Bäume und süße Leckereien: Bienenhaltung in der Vormoderne zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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Experience the German Optical Museum (D.O.M.)

Two years before the opening, you’ll get a sneak peek at this innovative exhibition: You’ll have the chance to interact with historical objects yourself, gaining unique insights, all enhanced by interactive stations on optics and photonics.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Deutsches Optisches Museum

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Das Deutsche Optische Museum (D.O.M.) erleben zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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From the dried plant to cutting-edge biological research

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

Time

18:00 - 21:30 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Senckenberg Institut für Pflanzenvielfalt Jena (SIP)

Event type

Lecture

Experiment

Information stand

Participation offer

Guidance

Veranstaltung Von der getrockneten Pflanze zu modernster biologischer Forschung zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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In the universe of dreams

A little dream session for the curious

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Gebiet

Stadtzentrum

Organizer

Institut für Psychotherapie und angewandte Psychoanalyse e.V.

Event type

Participation offer

Veranstaltung Im Universum der Träume zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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