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To mark the centenary of the Umspannwerk Jena Nord, Imaginata is hosting an interactive special exhibition detailing the site’s technical significance for regional energy supply.
The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers regular insights into its Anatomical Collection at the Institute of Anatomy, featuring historical specimens and models.
Jena, 01.08.2026 – The Kunstsammlung Jena presents ‘Players in paradise,’ an exploration of the facets of modern identity.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena presents an educational permanent exhibition at its Institute of Anatomy, offering visitors insights into the human body through modern models and historical specimens.
Jena, 31.07.2026 – The special exhibition ‘Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata’ at the Imaginata Jena invites visitors of all ages into the world of mechanical artworks. The approximately 20 interactive objects by Italian artist Stoccafisso encourage visitors to crank, marvel, and participate.
Jena, July 30, 2026 – JENOPTIK AG is presenting the product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free.
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, July 30, 2026 – Scientific research and artistic interpretation are currently merging at the Historisches Rathaus Jena: The interactive exhibition ‘Science meets Art: What do I see?’ invites guests to participate and explore.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is highlighting a special literary focus until the end of the month: A multifaceted exhibition is dedicated to the work of the renowned poet Elke Erb, exploring the linguistic world of her poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop.”
Jena, July 29, 2026 – Starting today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Kunstsammlung Jena is hosting the new special exhibition ‘Players in Paradise’ by artist Zohar Fraiman. Featuring large-format paintings, delicate drawings, and spatial installations, the exhibition offers a multi-layered reflection on modern role models and the construction of identity.