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Under the motto ‘Courage in the heart, sun in the head – We children are strong!’, Jena will celebrate World Children’s Day on September 20, 2026, with a large family festival.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its repertoire with an internationally acclaimed production. Starting in September, the new family program ‘Magic Globe – The Mystery of the Seasons’ will be on the schedule, offering an engaging way for children and adults to learn about astronomical concepts.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites families to a new fulldome show. The program ‘Elon the Rocket Hamster’ features a science-loving hamster who lives in a junkyard and embarks on a cosmic adventure after an unusual discovery.
Starting Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents a new family-friendly show titled ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’ aimed at children aged six and older.
Jena, August 26, 2026 – With the internationally acclaimed family program ‘Magic Globe – The Secret of the Seasons,’ the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers a child-friendly blend of entertainment and education. The production explores scientific phenomena surrounding the cycle of day and night as well as the changing seasons.
Thüringen, August 21, 2026 – The fourth weekend of August offers a diverse leisure program in the Free State for families, music enthusiasts, and culture lovers. Numerous cities and municipalities are hosting open-air festivals, special exhibitions, and adventure days from Friday to Sunday.
Jena, August 21, 2026. With the program ‘Our Universe,’ the Zeiss-Planetarium transforms into a spaceship, taking visitors on a vivid journey through our cosmic surroundings. The show is particularly aimed at families and provides an accessible introduction to the basics of astronomy.
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.