The best museums in Jena in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Jena, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Jena? These are the best ones:

  1. Romantikerhaus1

    Romantikerhaus

     Jena
    The Romantikerhaus Jena is a museum that is committed to the research, preservation, and dissemination of the Jena Early Romanticism. It is a part of the Municipal Museums Jena and belongs to the JenaKultur. The museum is the only one in Jena under municipal sponsorship that exclusively commemorates the city's cultural bloom around 1800 and questions its significance for modern art and culture.
  2. Ernst-Haeckel-Haus2

    Ernst-Haeckel-Haus

     Jena
    The Ernst-Haeckel-Haus in Jena is a museum dedicated to the life and work of Ernst Haeckel, a renowned zoologist, philosopher, and Darwinist. The museum is part of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena and is located in Haeckel's former residence. It serves as a tribute to Haeckel's significant contributions to the field of zoology and his influence on Darwinism.
  3. Optical Museum Jena3

    Optical Museum Jena

     Jena
    The Deutsches Optisches Museum Jena is a unique science and technology museum that showcases optical instruments spanning eight centuries. This extensive collection provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of optical instruments, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in the history and development of technology.
  4. Phyletic Museum Jena4

    Phyletic Museum Jena

     Jena
    The Phyletic Museum in Jena, founded by Ernst Haeckel, is a unique institution dedicated to the study of phylogenesis. This museum offers a deep dive into the evolutionary history of multicellular animals, including humans. It's a place where science and art meet, aiming to convey the development of life through its exhibits.
  5. Schiller's Garden House5

    Schiller's Garden House

     Jena
    Schiller's Garden House in Jena is a significant historical site, as it is one of only two preserved residences of the renowned German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright Friedrich Schiller. Schiller resided here with his family during the summers of 1797 to 1799. This period was a productive time for Schiller, during which he penned some of his most important works.

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