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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.

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!

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

In 1846, Carl Wilhelm Goettling founded the Archaeological Museum at the University of Jena. Donations and acquisitions have caused the collection to grow significantly over the decades. An anniversary exhibition traces its 180-year history through a selection of donated items.

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?

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.

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!

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

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

The heart is the engine of life—we'll show you how to keep it running on your own and how we can help you do that.

What happens during radiation therapy? How is invisible radiation made visible? Who has the most stamina?

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

Explore virtual worlds, discover digital cultural heritage, and take a journey through Jena's history

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.

This is how we use the microbiology laboratory to identify which bacteria, viruses or parasites are responsible for an infection.