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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.

With Robo-Power, we're fighting the antibiotic crisis. Visit our unique robotics platform, JenXplor!

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

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.

Did you know how insects find their food, choose the perfect spot to lay their eggs, or find their way home? Find out! Test your sense of smell and learn how to navigate using scents!

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

Do you want to know what a biobank is and what happens there? Would you like to make your own biobank samples? And do you want to find out just how cold it can get in a biobank? Then come on by and join us!

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.

Age Pyramids & Lifestyles Through the Ages

Experience innovation firsthand! Discover how SOMAG AG Jena provides crystal-clear aerial imagery and precise data worldwide—from volcano monitoring in Iceland to flood protection in the U.S. Visit us at the Long Night of Science!

Insects are by far the most species-rich class of animals. They inhabit the most unusual habitats. But what makes them so successful? We introduce the subjects of our research and discuss their lifestyles and their contribution to science.

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.

Become an inventor and build your own machine

Why do bark beetles not infest all spruce trees to the same extent? Why do the pests never live alone, but with fungi on their bodies and bacteria in their intestines? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology are investigating these qu