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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.
Jena, 04.08.2026 – As part of a two-day ‘Quantum Hackathon’ in Jena, international experts developed new approaches for quantum communication. The project marks the conclusion of the funded joint project O-PEN.
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 technology company Jenoptik invites visitors to its long-term product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus.
Jena, July 18, 2026 – A century after its initial opening, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena celebrates its reopening with a technological revolution. The fundamental modernization transforms the traditional venue into a state-of-the-art immersive experience.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena has reopened its doors following a multi-month renovation phase. Marking its 100th anniversary, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium presents comprehensive technical upgrades.
The world’s oldest operating large planetarium, the ZEISS Planetarium Jena, reopens its doors just in time for its 100th anniversary following comprehensive technical modernization.
Jena, July 16, 2026. The long-term product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ by Jenoptik AG opens its doors to the public today in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Admission to the presentation, which offers deep insights into the history of the Thuringian company and state-of-the-art optical technologies, is completely free of charge.
Jena, July 15, 2026 – Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium enters a new era: following extensive renovations, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is reopening its doors. Visitors can look forward to a globally unique combination of state-of-the-art projection technology and groundbreaking acoustics.
Jena, July 14, 2026. After a six-month modernization phase, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium in Jena is reopening its doors to visitors. Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the historic facility has been extensively renovated and equipped with cutting-edge image and sound technology.