When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be seen from October 9, 2026 to January 17, 2027 at Schloss Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission for adults is 8 euros. The reduced admission is 5 euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years, students, and pupils of the University of Kassel have free admission.

What can be seen in the exhibition?

Approximately 130 works are displayed, including about 100 prints as well as drawings and paintings by Albrecht Dürer related to the princely collections in Kassel and Darmstadt.

Is there an offer for families and children?

Yes. The holiday program Discover. Wonder. Create! takes place from October 13 to 16, 2026 and is free of charge.

Where is Schloss Wilhelmshöhe located?

Schloss Wilhelmshöhe is located in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe at Schlosspark 1, 34131 Kassel.

Are there guided tours for groups?

Yes. Hessen Kassel Heritage offers an exhibition tour for groups. The tour costs 65 euros plus admission per person.

Dürer in Kassel: Princely Collections Open a View to Timeless Mastery

Name: DÜRER for Hessian Princes
Start: 2026-10-09T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-17T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Schloss Wilhelmshöhe

Dürer's Mastery in the Reflection of Princely Collecting Passion

From October 9, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Schloss Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel will transform its historic rooms into a place of concentrated examination of works. The exhibition DÜRER – A Must-have for Hessian Princes tells of over 500 years of enthusiasm from the princely houses of Hesse-Kassel and Hesse-Darmstadt for Albrecht Dürer.

130 Works between Expertise and Power

Around 130 exhibits introduce Dürer's extraordinary significance for art history and collector culture. Approximately 100 high-quality prints, including engravings, etchings, and woodcuts, are juxtaposed with drawings and significant paintings. The exhibition makes visible why Dürer's technical brilliance, his innovative spirit, and his instinct for effective visual ideas drew admiration throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Original, Copy, and the Art of Comparative Seeing

A special emphasis of the curation is on the development of art historical expertise. The juxtaposition of several prints from the same printing plate opens up a precise engagement with original, copy, and tradition. Visitors will experience how careful comparison reveals differences in line work, print quality, and image impact.

Dürer's Modernity in Historical Space

The exhibition connects painting, drawing, and printmaking with the history of princely collections. Motifs such as the famous Melencolia I, the Apocalypse, and the Rhinocerus stand for Dürer's ability to connect scientific curiosity, religious imagery, and media innovation. The portrait of Elsbeth Tucher from 1499 also illustrates the significance Dürer's painting gained within the European Renaissance.

An Art Experience for Curious Eyes

The atmosphere of the exhibition thrives on the tension between precious materiality and analytical precision. Dark print lines, finely set hatching, glowing color fields, and the quiet presence of the drawings invite a decelerated aesthetic experience. Schloss Wilhelmshöhe provides a congenial setting for this: here, courtly representation, museum collection history, and cultural education meet.

Education and Family Offerings

Included in the exhibition is a museum educational holiday program titled Discover. Wonder. Create!, which takes place from October 13 to 16, 2026 and can be visited free of charge. For groups, Hessen Kassel Heritage offers its own exhibition tour. The exhibition is created in cooperation with the Hessian State Museum Darmstadt and is supported by the Hessian Cultural Foundation, the Ernst von Siemens Art Foundation, and the Museum Association Kassel.

Conclusion: Experience Dürer Live in Kassel

DÜRER for Hessian Princes connects art historical research with immediate work examination. The exhibition showcases not only the technical virtuosity of one of the most influential artists in European art history but also the history of those collectors who preserved Dürer's images over centuries. Those who wish to experience printmaking, Renaissance art, and collection history with all their senses will find an outstanding art experience at Schloss Wilhelmshöhe.