Jena, July 14, 2026 – The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is celebrating its 180th anniversary with a new special exhibition. The exhibition, titled “Stifter, Spender und Sponsoren” (Founders, Donors, and Sponsors), will be ceremoniously opened on October 28, 2026.
- What: Exhibition opening “Stifter, Spender und Sponsoren – 180 Jahre Archäologisches Museum Jena”
- When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM (c.t.) to 8:00 PM
- Where: Rosensäle, Fürstengraben 27 (Großer Sitzungssaal), 07743 Jena
- Organizer: Chair of Classical Archaeology at the University of Jena
- Contact: Phone +49 3641 9-44820 or email sekretariat.archaeologie@uni-jena.de
- Admission: Public, no registration required (not wheelchair accessible)
Focus on Civic Engagement
The special exhibition is dedicated to the history of the museum, which has been significantly shaped by private donations and civic engagement. Over nearly two centuries, patrons have built and secured the holdings of the historical collection. A historical review includes, among other things, the large hall of the former Archaeological Museum in the main university building, where the exhibits were housed between 1908 and 1962.
Complementing other cultural offerings in the city, such as the recent ‘Wortwelten’ exhibition at Villa Rosenthal, this anniversary offers a deep insight into the university and scientific history of Jena. The interested public is invited to attend the opening evening at the Rosensäle.
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