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Thüringen’s Minister for Education, Science and Culture, Christian Tischner, paid an official visit to the Deutsches Optisches Museum (DOM) in Jena to discuss its transformation into a modern science center.
Jena, April 03, 2026 – The first free museum Sunday in Jena recorded significant visitor interest. On March 29, nearly 600 guests took advantage of the offer to visit the Städtische Museen of the City of Light without an admission ticket.
Jena, April 3, 2026. Good news for cineastes and outdoor fans in Jena: Ticket sales for the popular Filmarena in summer have begun. Starting in mid-July, Film e.V. Jena invites you once again to mild summer evenings with a diverse open-air cinema program.
Jena, April 01, 2026 – The municipal museums in Jena recorded a high turnout on the first free museum Sunday. Starting immediately, admission to the municipal exhibition houses will be free on the last Sunday of every month throughout 2026.
Around 160 singing enthusiasts gathered in Jena for a large musical workshop, leading to the official founding of the new pop choir “Lumina,” which is characterized by its low-threshold access and lack of performance pressure.
Jena, March 22, 2026 – The Städtische Museen Jena are offering a new campaign for culture lovers throughout 2026: admission is free on the last Sunday of every month.
Starting in 2026, Jena’s municipal museums will offer free admission on the last Sunday of every month to promote cultural participation and make exhibitions accessible to a wider audience.
The “Lobdeburg-Gemeinde 1912” association receives state funding to significantly improve the infrastructure for outdoor events at the historic castle ruins in Jena.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – A look into the past of the City of Light: On October 14, 1900, the Jenaer Stadttheater at Engelplatz opened its doors for the first time under municipal management. The privately run “Köhlersches Theater” was transformed into a cultural center for all citizens.
Jena honors the literary legacy of writer Günter de Bruyn with an extensive evening event at Theaterhaus Jena and a cinematic program at Kino Schillerhof.