When can I visit the exhibition?

The opening is on 14.05.2026 at 10:00 AM. The exhibition runs at the Natural History Museum in the Ottoneum in Kassel.

What is the admission fee?

According to the City of Kassel, the regular museum admission is 5 euros for adults, 3 euros reduced, and free for children under 6 years.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, according to the City of Kassel, there is barrier-free access as well as restrooms and changing tables.

Are there tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the Natural History Museum offers tours and events. Special formats like a cocktail tour for Creatures of Disgust!? are also announced.

Where is the museum located?

The Natural History Museum at the Ottoneum is located at Steinweg 2, 34117 Kassel, in the city center.

What themes does the exhibition cover?

The focus is on unpopular or feared animals such as mosquitoes, raccoons, anacondas, and sharks, as well as their ecological significance.

In the Ottoneum, Disgust Becomes Insight and Natural History

Name: Creatures of Disgust!?
Start: 2026-05-14T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-06T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Naturkundemuseum im Ottoneum

Creatures of Disgust!? at the Natural History Museum: When Disgust, Fear, and Wonder Meet

At the historic Ottoneum in Kassel, the special exhibition Creatures of Disgust!? invites visitors to an impressive exploration of the intersection between natural history, museum education, and ecological enlightenment. The exhibition focuses on those animal species that people experience as annoying, dangerous, or simply creepy - and simultaneously opens the perspective on their role in the network of biological diversity.

An Artistic Experience of a Different Kind

Even without classical art in the strictest sense, the exhibition creates a strong atmosphere: large models, illustrations, and interactive stations make biological interconnections sensually tangible. The presentation works with stimuli, surprise, and insight - a cultural offering that appeals to curious visitors as well as families and school classes.

Between Horror and Scientific Precision

The thematic spectrum ranges from mosquitoes to raccoons and anacondas to the great white shark. The exhibition questions why certain animal groups have such a bad reputation, which fears are justified, and which projections arise more from human prejudices. Thus, it connects natural history, environmental education, and a clear curatorial stance: Every living being fulfills a function within the ecological context.

Interactive Communication for Children and Adults

The Natural History Museum at the Ottoneum is known for its understandable and yet scientifically sound communication. This special exhibition also relies on illustrative forms of presentation and accessible approaches. Models, visual worlds, and hands-on stations create an aesthetic experience that transforms knowledge from dry explanation into lively perspectives.

A Place with History and Present

The Ottoneum itself is one of the most distinctive museum buildings in Kassel. Its combination of historic architecture and contemporary presentation creates a space where collection, research, and visitor experience come together closely. This is precisely where the exhibition draws its strength: it is entertaining, educational, and cleverly designed with cultural pedagogy in mind.

Those interested in nature, biodiversity, and unusual exhibition concepts will find a rewarding visit here. Creatures of Disgust!? promises a look at those animals that shape our everyday lives, disturb our imagination, and yet are indispensable for ecological balance. A visit to the exhibition deepens knowledge, questions prejudices, and allows for a renewed appreciation of nature.