When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 24.05.2026 at 10:00 AM and is announced as a special exhibition until 06.09.2026.

How much is the admission fee?

For adults, the admission fee is 5 Euros. Reduced prices and other tariffs apply according to the museum.

Where is the Natural History Museum in Ottoneum located?

The museum is located at Steinweg 2 in 34117 Kassel.

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

Yes, the Natural History Museum offers guided tours, workshops, and educational formats.

Is the museum accessible?

Information about accessibility will follow on the official museum page or visitor information of the house.

How long should one plan for the visit?

For a relaxed viewing of the special exhibition and selected museum areas, about one to two hours is recommended.

Kassel discovers Creature of Waste!? A Clever Show about Fear, Biodiversity, and Nature

Name: Creature of Waste!? at the Natural History Museum in Ottoneum
Start: 2026-05-24T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-06T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Naturkundemuseum im Ottoneum

Creature of Waste!? at Ottoneum: An Exhibition between Goosebumps and Insight

At the Natural History Museum in Ottoneum in Kassel, the special exhibition Creature of Waste!? opens the view on animals that people often regard with suspicion. Mosquito, raccoon, anaconda, or great white shark are presented here not only as projections of fear and aversion but as part of complex ecological contexts. The exhibition combines natural history, knowledge transfer, and a lively exhibition atmosphere into an intense art experience of a special kind.

When an Animal's Call is Louder than its Nature

The exhibition focuses on those animal species that are quickly labeled as troublemakers or dangers. However, behind the colloquial label lies more: Each living being fulfills an ecological function, every species is part of material cycles, habitats, and interactions. This is exactly where the scientific and educational appeal of this presentation lies: It corrects prejudices with illustrative, comprehensible, and yet academically sound communication.

Natural History as an Experiential Space

The Natural History Museum in the historical Ottoneum has its own special aura. The building, once built as a theater, is one of the most important cultural places in Kassel and provides the perfect setting for an exhibition that connects wonder, insight, and reflection. The viewing of works takes place not on canvases, but on specimens, models, objects, and scientific contexts that sharpen the view of nature.

Between Fear, Respect, and Biodiversity

Which animals are considered dangerous, and which are merely misunderstood? Why does the great white shark evoke such strong images, and why does the raccoon on the attic immediately trigger patterns of action? The exhibition answers such questions not in a didactic manner, but with a clever mix of information, demonstration, and cultural education. Thus, an aesthetic experience is created that makes nature visible as a fragile, dynamic system.

A Museum that Invites Further Thinking

Especially for families, school classes, and those interested in natural history, Creature of Waste!? offers an accessible gateway to biodiversity, habitats, and human-animal relationships. The presentation makes it clear that even uncomfortable or unloved species have a place in the ecological fabric. Anyone who visits the exhibition gains not only knowledge but also new perspectives on the coexistence of humans and animals on our Earth.

Conclusion

Creature of Waste!? is an exhibition for all who want to not only observe nature but understand it. In the Ottoneum, scientific precision meets illustrative communication and an intense art experience in the space of the museum. A visit is definitely worthwhile for all who want to experience goosebumps, fear, and insight as part of a lively museum visit.