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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.

How can a glow stick glow—without bending it? Why can a Tonic soda glow? We'll get to the bottom of these questions together with you.

Have you always wanted to know how a particle accelerator works? Or how to make elementary particles visible and store them? Experience a variety of hands-on physics experiments in the fields of optics and particle physics.

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!

Can you defuse the bomb? The green light is the perfect way to tell if you've wired it correctly!

Dive into the fascinating world of bacteria! Discover lakes, oceans, garden soil, and plants from the perspective of tiny bacteria. With microscopes, games, and exciting experiments, you’ll experience hands-on research.

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

Discover the fascinating diversity of microorganisms that live in and on us, and take a peek into the otherwise invisible world of bacteria and fungi.

Discover the German language in all its diversity: from dialects to current language trends to the movements of the mouth when speaking.

Do you want to build and solder something yourself and get your circuit up and running? Then come join us in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology!

What do lasers have in common with medicine, the environment, food, and even your daily cup of coffee? More than you might think!

Artistically crafted specimens and easy-to-understand models convey the fundamentals of anatomy and offer fascinating insights into the body’s inner workings. The historical significance of this 200-year-old collection can be experienced, for example, through Goethe’s intermaxillary specimens.

Learn how we use lasers to make new discoveries in dense forests.