Ernst-Haeckel-Haus, building in Jena, Germany
The Ernst-Haeckel-Haus is a building in Jena also known as Villa Medusa, now used as a museum and monument to cultural history. It houses a research library, archive with historical documents and objects, and rotating exhibitions about Ernst Haeckel's work and scientific contributions.
The house was built and occupied during the time of Ernst Haeckel, an important 19th-century biologist and naturalist. His work on nature and life set standards in science and continues to influence thinking today.
The house is named after Ernst Haeckel, a 19th-century scientist, and is also called Villa Medusa. Today, visitors can experience how the building serves as a place where people engage with science and its history through exhibitions and events.
The house is located in a quiet part of Jena and can be viewed from outside at various times. Guided tours are available for groups and individuals but typically require advance registration.
The house is known for Haeckel's detailed drawings of plants and animals that show how he combined science with art. This connection between the two fields remains a distinctive aspect of the place and draws people interested in this intersection.
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