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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.

A diverse program of events is taking place in the institute’s lecture halls and laboratories: Why do mountain ranges form in Central Asia? What is the diversity of fossils found in the biosphere? How and why do rocks fold? How do we use underground storage facilities? ... and more

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.

At the UKJ, we care not only about the health of our patients, but also about the well-being of the animals used in our experimental research

In addition to guided tours and an exhibition, we also offer hands-on activities for all ages...

Why do corals, tonic water, and paper bills glow? Discover the fascinating world of fluorescence in the Fluorescence Lab—with exciting experiments, glowing natural substances, and applications in everyday life, technology, and modern research.

Discover how microbes from the past help us find the antibiotics of the future! At Paleo Park, we travel back thousands of years, searching fossil DNA for the blueprints of new bioactive compounds.

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

Bringing the past to light through excavations! Discover how archaeologists explore ancient sites, uncovering hidden remains, artifacts, and structures that shed light on human history, layer by layer.

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

What impact do solar storms have on our technical infrastructure? How can small satellites be assembled more efficiently in the future? And how will smart greenhouse systems ensure the supply of future missions to the Moon and Mars?

About robots that can detect transparent objects and special cameras that make the invisible visible

How is an innovative drug actually developed? We'll show you during our tours of the development labs.

What holds the world together at its very core? To use ores, water, and energy resources sustainably over the long term, we need to understand exactly that. What is the Earth made of, and how was it formed? What processes take place within and on its surface? How do we know this?

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