How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition runs from 2026-07-23 10:00:00 to 2026-08-16 16:00:00.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is free, a donation is appreciated.

Where is the museum located?

The Spohr Museum is located at Palais Bellevue, Schöne Aussicht 2, 34117 Kassel.

Are guided tours provided?

Yes, there are public guided tours of the current temporary exhibition.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, according to the city of Kassel, there is wheelchair access and a restroom.

What are the opening hours?

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Mondays by appointment.

Kassel's concert venues awaken to a new, fascinating present at the Spohr Museum

Name: Where the Music Plays(ed)
Start: 2026-07-23T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Spohr Museum

A musical journey through Kassel's concert venues

The special exhibition Where the Music Plays(ed) at the Spohr Museum opens a view of 200 years of concert history in Kassel. Between grand halls, tents, ships, and legendary performance locations, an art experience unfolds that impressively connects city history, cultural memory, and musical life.

Concert spaces that become visible again

The exhibition leads to places where music once served as a resonant space, event, and social meeting point in Kassel. Posters, photographs, and memorabilia from the citizenry bring past evenings to life. The spectrum ranges from the court theater, where Louis Spohr himself conducted, to later venues of pop, rock, and subculture.

Between Louis Spohr and vibrant present

The Spohr Museum is more than a house for historical music biographies. It connects the life and work of the composer, violin virtuoso, and court music director Louis Spohr with an exhibition practice that focuses on closeness, vividness, and participation. Thus, an exhibition is created that not only documents music history but also makes it sensually experiencable.

Exhibits with memory value

The displayed objects clearly illustrate how strongly concerts are tied to places. Instruments, photos, posters, and personal memorabilia tell stories of atmosphere, expectation, and departure. This mix of everyday evidence and cultural-historical narrative gives the exhibition a special depth.

A museum for families, music fans, and city explorers

The Spohr Museum sees itself as a family-friendly learning place with hands-on stations and a museum educational approach. Visitors to the exhibition not only experience a historical retrospective but also an aesthetic experience of sound, space, and memory. The exhibition is suitable for everyone who wants to rediscover Kassel through its music venues.

Conclusion

Where the Music Plays(ed) is an exhibition for the curious, music lovers, and cultural travelers. It connects local history with a great musical perspective and invites you to see Kassel as a city of concert venues anew. A visit to the Spohr Museum is particularly worthwhile because here the past does not seem distant, but immediately comes to life.