Jena, July 11, 2026. Starting this Saturday, the Imaginata in Jena opens its doors to the public for the special interactive exhibition ‘Fun and Spookiness – Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata’. Until the end of July, families and technology enthusiasts can operate around 20 curious mechanical artworks themselves.
- What: Special exhibition ‘Fun and Spookiness – Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata’
- When: July 11 to July 31, 2026, daily from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (closed on Mondays)
- Where: Imaginata, Löbstedter Straße 67, 07749 Jena
- Admission: €3.00 (€2.00 with Imaginata admission wristband)
- Contact: Tel. 03641 889920, E-Mail info@imaginata.de
Mechanical fun for the whole family
The charming exhibition invites visitors of all ages to not just view art, but to actively experience it. The focus is on around 20 interactive mechanical miniatures by the Italian artist Stoccafisso. By simply turning and cranking, the figures come to life, telling humorous, surprising, and sometimes slightly whimsical stories. The exhibition uniquely combines technology, craftsmanship, and pure joy of play.
Due to its interactive nature, the presentation is ideal for family outings – especially as an indoor activity for the Thuringian summer holidays. Furthermore, the exhibition area is wheelchair accessible.
Opening ceremony with the artist
The special exhibition was ceremoniously opened on Friday, July 3, 2026. For this occasion, the artist Stoccafisso traveled personally to provide guests with insights into his work and to explain the creation of his detailed automata.
Those looking for further cultural offerings in the region alongside this technical experience can find them, for example, at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei, where the exhibition on Elke Erb’s poetry recently started.
Key data at a glance
The most important information for your visit:
- Period: July 11 to July 31, 2026
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The exhibition is closed on Mondays.
- Venue: Imaginata Jena, Löbstedter Straße 67
- Prices: Regular €3.00 / Reduced with Imaginata wristband €2.00
- Suitability: Perfect for families, accessible, and weather-independent
Mechanical wooden construction kits for the whole family
Build your own functional wooden models and automata. These creative kits promote an understanding of mechanics and are great fun.
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Fun and Spookiness – Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata
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