When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from September 4 to December 30, 2026. The visit date in the event dataset is Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

What is the entry fee?

The regular entry fee is 5 euros, reduced 3 euros. Different regulations may apply for certain visitor groups or special entry days.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Jena City Museum, Market 7, 07743 Jena.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, a curator's tour is scheduled. Further information on tours and special formats will be published by the Jena City Museum on its website.

What are the opening hours of the city museum?

The Jena City Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays. Admission is until 30 minutes before closing.

Is the museum accessible?

According to the published museum information, Göhre at Market 7 is not accessible. For current information, it is advisable to inquire with the museum.

Experience Jena's photo history anew: Exhibition between memory, everyday life, and digital closeness

Name: Everyone photographing? Everyday and amateur photography in Jena
Start: 2026-09-11T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-12-30T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Jena

Discover Jena's photographic history anew: Everyday images between memory and present

The exhibition Everyone photographing? Everyday and amateur photography in Jena at the Jena City Museum offers a clever, sensory view of an image culture that has shaped the daily life of the city for decades. From early amateur photos through the photo circles of the GDR to the image worlds of social media, a multifaceted dialogue emerges about memory, identity, and public self-representation.

Photography as cultural memory

The exhibition connects historical photographs from the collections of the City Museum with private archives, collections from photo clubs, and contemporary works by social media photographers. This makes visible how strongly photography acts as a medium of participation: it documents, organizes, stages, and preserves. Especially in Jena, a city with a vibrant cultural and scientific tradition, this examination of works gains special depth.

Between amateur art and social practice

The look at amateur photography as a form of aesthetic experience is particularly intriguing. Here, objective documentation meets personal perspective, technical curiosity meets emotional closeness. The exhibition makes it clear that photography is never just an image but always also a social gesture, visual communication, and an expression of community.

Historical photographs meet digital image culture

The juxtaposition of analog collections and current social media images opens an exciting art historical horizon. While older photographs show the city as an archive of everyday life, contemporary positions reflect the speed, immediacy, and interconnectedness of today's image practices. Thus, an exhibition emerges that convincingly brings together museum education, city history, and photo culture.

An art experience with educational value

The Jena City Museum offers this special exhibition not only a solid cultural historical perspective but also a vivid art experience for all those who want to understand photography as a social medium. The exhibition atmosphere promises closeness, discovery, and reflection at the same time.

Conclusion: Those who want to get to know Jena through its images will find here an impressive journey through time, technology, and everyday culture. This exhibition is worth a visit on-site, as it not only shows photography but makes it an experience of living history.