Jena, June 27, 2026. In view of the current heatwave, the city of Jena has launched a special heat protection initiative. Citizens can visit the municipal museums free of charge this weekend to find protection from the extreme heat in air-conditioned rooms.
- Initiative: Free cool refuges in municipal museums
- Period: Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Benefit: Free admission and protection from extreme heat in air-conditioned cultural spaces
- Participating Museums: See list in the article
According to the city administration, Jena is reacting proactively to the rising temperatures. The “City of Light” is known as a heat hotspot due to its valley location. To provide relief for particularly vulnerable groups such as seniors, families with children, and people without their own air-conditioned apartments, the thick walls and modern air conditioning systems of the cultural institutions now serve as temporary heat protection rooms.
Participating Museums and Locations
Here you will find an overview of the municipal facilities inviting you to cool down this weekend with free admission:
- Stadtmuseum & Kunstsammlung Jena: Markt 7, 07743 Jena – Located in the historical “Göhre” building directly on the market square, the exhibition rooms offer a pleasantly cool atmosphere and diverse cultural history.
- Romantikerhaus Jena: Unterm Markt 12, 07743 Jena – The literature museum commemorates Jena’s Early Romanticism and offers historical heat protection through thick solid walls in the former residence of the philosopher Fichte.
Added Value of Heat Protection in Cultural Spaces
Staying in cool indoor spaces lowers the core body temperature and significantly relieves the cardiovascular system during extreme heat periods. The city recommends combining the museum visit with sufficient fluid intake and spending the hot midday hours in the shade or in the protected exhibition rooms.
🛡️ Prevention & Advice: Correct Behavior During Heatwaves
In addition to seeking out cool places like the Jena museums, the following basic rules should be observed during extreme heat:
- Avoid direct sun and physical exertion during the hot midday and afternoon hours.
- Drink at least two to three liters of water or unsweetened tea per day to compensate for fluid loss.
- Keep apartments cool during the day by closing windows and shutters, and only ventilate during the cool night and morning hours.
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Free cooling also in Jena’s museums
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