When does the exhibition run

The special exhibition runs from May 8, 2026, to November 1, 2026.

Where does the exhibition take place

At the Museum of Sepulchral Culture, Weinbergstraße 25, 34117 Kassel.

How much does admission cost

The museum admission is 8 euros, reduced 5 euros.

Is the museum accessible

Yes. The building is reported to be accessible for everyone, has an elevator to all levels and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

Are there guided tours

Yes. There are public guided tours, including Wednesdays starting at 5 PM. For some formats, prior registration is requested.

Who is the visit suitable for

For art and culture enthusiasts, for people interested in mourning culture, and for visitors seeking a quiet and reflective exhibition.

An Exhibition About Farewell, Closeness, and Love for Animals at the Museum in Kassel

Name: Where to Put the Dog?
Start: 2026-05-08T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Where to Put the Dog? An Exhibition About Farewell, Connection, and Dignity

On May 8, 2026, a new station of the exhibition series in between. You, Life, and Finality opens at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel. Where to Put the Dog? focuses on the relationship between humans and animals – a topic that resonates as it connects the private with the big questions of life.

Between Closeness and Loss

The special exhibition asks what remains when a furry companion passes away, how people say goodbye, and what forms of remembrance provide comfort. The focus is not only on grief but also on the lived closeness: the animal as a family member, as a confidant, as part of one's own biography.

Multimedia Artwork Exploration in the Space of Finality

The presentation works with multimedia insights and invites visitors to contribute their own thoughts. This creates a dense exhibition atmosphere in which reflection, memory, and aesthetic experience reinforce each other. The show is part of the ongoing update 4.0 and expands the permanent exhibition with new perspectives on life, death, and mourning culture.

A Museum That Keeps Questions Open

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is known as a cultural-historical institution for its engagement with dying, burial, mourning, and remembrance. In Kassel, it combines scientific communication, cultural education, and sensory spatial effects into an art experience that far exceeds classical museum education. This is precisely the strength of this exhibition: it demands not only knowledge but also empathy.

Visit with Depth

Visitors of Where to Put the Dog? experience an exhibition about loss and connection, about farewell routines, and the dignity of the final journey. The presentation is suitable for art and culture enthusiasts as well as for anyone looking for a thoughtful, poignant exhibition atmosphere. A visit on-site is worthwhile especially because of the calm, concentrated effect of the museum space.

Conclusion: This special exhibition connects art historical reflection with a highly relevant topic of coexistence. Anyone interested in mourning culture, human-animal relationships, and contemporary museum culture should definitely experience the show live in Kassel.