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Jena, 13.08.2026 – The new family program “The Enchanted Reef” is launching at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. The show is aimed at young visitors and combines entertainment with educational content.
Jena, August 8, 2026: The city center celebrates this year’s Neugassenfest today, Saturday. Visitors can expect a diverse program for all age groups from midday until the evening.
Starting today, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’, an entertaining educational adventure for the whole family.
Jena, July 27, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites visitors of all ages on an immersive journey of discovery through the cosmos. The popular science family program ‘Unser Weltall’ transforms the dome hall into a spaceship, combining exciting astronomical knowledge with a visual experience.
Jena, July 26, 2026 – At the Imaginata in Jena, visitors can bring humorous mechanical artworks to life themselves: The special exhibition “Stoccafisso’s Crazy Automata” offers an interactive experience for all ages.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents the family-friendly holiday program ‘Holidays under the stars – Star adventures at summer camp’.
Thüringen/Jena, July 25, 2026: The summer holidays are all about adventure, discovery, and creativity. Throughout the Free State, museums, theme parks, and cultural sites offer a diverse range of activities for children and teenagers. Here is a structured overview of the most attractive destinations by category.
During the summer holidays, the Phyletisches Museum in Jena is offering special guided tours for families, providing children and parents with insights into the diversity of the animal kingdom.
Jena, July 19, 2026. The Imaginata is currently hosting a special exhibition: The mechanical miniatures by Italian artist Stoccafisso impress with their interactive design.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena offers a family-friendly experience with the program ‘The ABCs of Stars,’ designed to introduce young visitors to the wonders of space.