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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.

Become an inventor and build your own machine

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.

Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry! Conduct your own experiments, solve tricky puzzles, and discover just how exciting chemistry classes and teacher training can be.

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

We’ll give you a glimpse into our research on molds and show you how we’re searching for new antibiotics. You’ll learn how we work safely with molds in the lab and discover the fascinating “language” of microorganisms.

Measurement equipment weighing several metric tons for feather-light microlenses

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

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!

At the brand-new Microverse Center in Jena, exciting experiments, film screenings, and fun hands-on activities await visitors of all ages.

"Hello Moon!" We're covering the Artemis lunar mission and the Orion spacecraft using our sensors

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.

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.

Take a look behind the scenes of research and learn how innovative materials are developed and tested to prevent infections associated with implants.