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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.

We provide fascinating insights into the latest research in pharmaceutical technology and show how innovative materials and manufacturing processes are helping to shape the medicine of tomorrow.

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!

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.

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.

What do we feel—and why? How do fear, stress, or hope influence our thoughts and actions, especially during challenging times?