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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.

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.

A mobile robot demonstrates fully autonomous inventory tracking of books and clothing items equipped with UHF RFID tags. A book believed to have been lost in a library is located, with an accuracy of within a few 10 cm.

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

Beekeeping in the Middle Ages was very different from what it is today. So-called “Zeidler” climbed to great heights to harvest the sweet gold, and heavily laden wagons, carrying heavy barrels of honey, made their way through forests and mountains.

Which photos are real, and which are AI-generated? Submit your guess, get advice—from a person or a machine—and make a new decision. With live results: How is the audience doing, and whose advice carries more weight?

Immerse yourself in a world full of discoveries and connections! Our diverse offerings give you the opportunity to think innovatively and get actively involved. Whether it’s economic policy, journalism, or innovation—there’s something for everyone!

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

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 helps us unravel the mysteries of plants!

The exhibition "Images & Building Blocks" focuses on birds and insects. Through his documentary nature photography, Hubert Mahr aims to highlight the fascinating diversity of local habitats and draw attention to details that are often overlooked.

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

What role do relationships and personal resources play in our well-being? At the Resources and Connections Board, visitors can visualize their own experiences and discover new perspectives.

What might current concepts and technologies for local supply look like? During hourly lab tours, we showcase digital applications, smart store technologies, and research approaches at the Local Supply Real-World Lab.

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.

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