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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.

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.

What do artificial intelligence, data, and digital methods have to do with research? Discover how digital technologies are transforming our science—and what is already possible today at the University of Jena.

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.

The exhibition “Images of Science” features fascinating research images from the EAH Jena that are not only scientifically compelling but also aesthetically inspiring.

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?

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

A Look Back at the History of the Long Night of Science in Jena

Collection items, forest maps, museum inventories: Experience firsthand how we’re using AI to digitally catalog Thuringia’s cultural treasures. And beneath the ThULB, the Fürstenkeller—dating back to 1532—awaits exploration—one of the largest vaulted cellars in Germany.

ZEISS planetariums make the universe accessible and understandable to everyone around the world. We’ll take you on a journey through the depths of space and show you how modern knowledge comes to life in the planetarium.

Are you looking for book recommendations? Are you interested in new voices from our neighboring Slavic countries? Come join us at our literary salon, where new releases from Poland and the Czech Republic are presented every hour on the hour.

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

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