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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 special journey of discovery. In the award-winning 360° production ‘The Secret of the Trees,’ young visitors learn fascinating facts about the world of plants.
Jena, August 28, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is now taking visitors into the fascinating world of the Northern Lights. The new immersive show ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ celebrates its debut under the large star dome, combining spectacular nature footage with scientific insights.
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.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is hosting a special event dedicated to the vastness of the universe. Titled ‘Cosmic Dimensions – The Fascination of the Unimaginable,’ the venue invites visitors to view astronomical scales from an entirely new perspective.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites young visitors to a special musical journey with the children’s musical ‘Der Notenbaum’, which brings the world of sounds to life in a child-friendly way.
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.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents the internationally acclaimed show ‘Explore – Expedition Space,’ combining astronomical history with modern space travel.
Jena, August 22, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is taking its audience on a visual expedition to the far north: the production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ is an immersive show for families and astronomy enthusiasts that combines scientific insights with footage of the northern lights.