When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from June 17, 2026 to August 16, 2026.

How much is the admission?

Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

Where is the Spohr Museum located?

At Palais Bellevue, Schöne Aussicht 2, 34117 Kassel.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, a barrier-free access is mentioned on the municipal museum page.

Are there guided tours or participation offers?

The Spohr Museum works with modern educational formats and participation offers for families. Specific tours of the exhibition will be announced on the official museum pages.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday by appointment.

Kassel's Music History Comes Alive at the Spohr Museum

Name: Where Music Plays – Special Exhibition at the Spohr Museum
Start: 2026-06-17T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Spohr Museum

Where Kassel's Music History Comes Alive Again

The special exhibition Where Music Plays at the Spohr Museum takes you right into 200 years of concert and music history in Kassel. Among posters, photographs, and personal memorabilia, a multifaceted artistic experience emerges, showcasing the city as a vibrant resonance space for cultural memory.

An Exhibition Between Memory and Sound Space

From established theaters to tents to concerts on ships: the exhibition highlights the places where music once sparked enthusiasm, debates, and occasionally even riots in Kassel. The curation combines historical research with sensory contemplation of objects contributed by citizens.

Posters, Photos, and Objects as Testimonies of a City

The displayed exhibits open a view of a musical memory that extends far beyond the biography of Louis Spohr. Instruments, mementos, and everyday objects tell of concert culture, performance practices, and cultural education in a city whose music life continually reinvented itself.

The Spohr Museum as a Place of Participation

The museum at Palais Bellevue connects the life and work of composer and violinist Louis Spohr with modern educational formats. Families, school classes, and music enthusiasts experience an exhibition atmosphere that combines historical depth with vivid museum pedagogy. Interactive stations and an open concept make the visit attractive for younger guests as well.

A Tour Through Kassel's Musical Topography

The exhibition leads to notable locations in the city’s history, from the court theater to modern cultural spaces. This creates a precise picture of how music shapes public spaces, forms memories, and creates community. This is precisely the special strength of this exhibition: it makes urban cultural history directly experienceable.

Conclusion: Where Music Plays is an invitation to everyone who appreciates exhibition visits as an aesthetic experience and cultural discovery. Those who want to see and hear Kassel's music history anew should experience this exhibition live.