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Jena, August 14, 2026: The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei is hosting a special workshop for tech-savvy girls today. Under the title “Robot Girlzz,” primary school students are discovering the world of building and engineering.
Jena welcomes 916 first-graders and 1,139 students transitioning to fifth grade for the upcoming school year starting August 17, 2026.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers a special experience for young space fans with its introductory program ‘The ABCs of the Stars’.
Starting today, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’, an entertaining educational adventure for the whole family.
Jena, July 30, 2026: The nature experience center forum natura, in collaboration with the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, is offering a two-day holiday workshop on historical forest professions for students in grades 6 to 8. The program combines digital media research with a practical excursion into the forest.
Jena, July 30, 2026: Starting Thursday, July 30, the association DenkWelten e. V. is presenting the interactive exhibition ‘Philosophy You Can Touch’ at the Jena StadtLab. Until mid-August, visitors can explore major ideas, concepts, and theories in a playful and direct manner through hands-on exhibits at the Historisches Rathaus.
Jena, 07/26/2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers a family-friendly astronomy program with the show ‘Das Kleine 1×1 der Sterne’ (The ABCs of Stars). The presentation provides children with an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of our universe.
Jena, July 26, 2026: The interactive exhibition ‘Philosophy You Can Touch’ at StadtLab Jena invites visitors to explore complex concepts in a playful and hands-on manner.
Jena, July 25, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei in Jena offers a regular and free hands-on activity for children and adults called ‘Tüftelsamstag’ (Tinkering Saturday).
Jena, July 25, 2026: The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers fascinating insights into the human body through its permanent exhibition at the Institute of Anatomy. The historical collection spans over 200 years, combining science with cultural history.