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Jena, July 09, 2026 – The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is celebrating its 180th anniversary with a unique exhibition. Until tomorrow, Friday, July 10, visitors can experience ancient reliefs in a completely new light at the Institute of Classical Archaeology.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – The annual sculpture exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe opens today in the Frommannscher Garten in Jena, featuring delicate steel sculptures in direct dialogue with nature.
The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is currently hosting an interactive exhibition dedicated to the work of the poet Elke Erb, who passed away in 2024. The presentation focuses on her poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’.
Jena, July 7, 2026 – Starting today, the Kunstsammlung Jena presents the new exhibition “Players in paradise” by artist Zohar Fraiman. The exhibition examines the facets of the modern female experience through a wide spectrum of artistic media.
The Kunstsammlung Jena presents a new special exhibition by photographer Frank Gaudlitz starting today, featuring profound portraits and documentation from Eastern Europe and South America.
Starting today, Jenoptik AG invites citizens and visitors to a long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Under the motto ‘Experience More Light,’ the company offers a permanent, free opportunity to learn about the technology and history of the traditional Jena-based corporation.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a special exhibition: ‘Lichtwechsel – Antike Reliefs neu sehen’ uses an innovative lighting concept to present historical plaster casts in a new light.
The new interactive special exhibition ‘Fun and Spook – Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata’ has opened at the Imaginata in Jena. The mechanical artworks by the Italian artist invite visitors of all ages to participate.
The Institute of Anatomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites the public to visit its over 200-year-old anatomical collection, offering insights into the human body and significant historical exhibits.
The energy transition becomes tangible at the Jena EnergieLabor: The new exhibition ‘ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US’ launches today, offering interactive information for all citizens, focusing on innovations from the local ‘JenErgieReal’ real-world laboratory.