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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 we learn about our Earth from space? In “Adventure in Space,” we introduce you to technologies that reach for the stars.

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

How are high-precision components made from modern materials? See firsthand how 5-axis CNC machines are used to manufacture complex free-form optical surfaces with the highest precision and to finish ceramic-printed watch components.

Optics Balzers Jena GmbH – Harnessing Light with Optical Filters

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

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.

How are camera systems designed that can capture information from different distances without moving the lens?

GÖPEL electronic reveals what's really inside every seventh egg.

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?

Creatures of the Night and Unknown Beings: We showcase current research projects on the hidden diversity of animals.

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!

Y-Space is a research project aimed at developing a UAV carrier platform capable of briefly generating true microgravity (≤ 0.1 g, up to 10 seconds, 3 kg payload). The goal is to create a mobile, cost-effective alternative to parabolic flights.