When does the exhibition run

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

How much is the admission

The regular admission is 8 euros. Reductions and free admission apply according to the museum for certain visitor groups.

Where does the exhibition take place

At the Museum of Sepulchral Culture at Weinbergstraße 25-27 in 34117 Kassel.

Is the museum barrier-free

Yes, the museum describes its visit as barrier-free and has an elevator to all exhibition levels.

Are there guided tours

Yes, the museum offers public guided tours. Additionally, there are educational and mediation offerings for different target groups.

Who is the exhibition suitable for

For anyone interested in art, cultural history, grief culture, and unusual exhibition themes.

A quiet exhibition about grief, animals, and memory 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 grief, closeness, and responsibility

At the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel, the special exhibition Where to put the dog? opens an unusually touching view of the relationship between humans and animals. The presentation is part of the update dazwischen 4.0 and connects contemporary questions of farewell, care, and memory with the unique museum atmosphere of a place that has been dealing with dying, death, and grief culture for decades.

A theme that touches deeply

The exhibition focuses on the emotional bond with animal companions. It asks about the moment of loss, about farewell rituals, and about the place that animals hold in our memory and in our everyday lives. This perspective makes the tour an intense contemplation of works beyond classical art boundaries: Here, cultural history, everyday culture, and aesthetic experience meet directly.

Multimedia insights into a quiet debate

Visitors encounter multimedia approaches that not only inform about the topic but also make it tangible. Texts, images, and participatory elements open up a space where personal thoughts enter into dialogue with museum curation. This creates an exhibition atmosphere characterized by thoughtfulness, empathy, and concentrated calm.

The museum as a place of cultural education

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture understands sepulchral and grief culture as cultural memory. The special exhibition aligns with this attitude and deepens it with regard to the human-animal relationship. For art and culture enthusiasts, the visit not only offers a sensitive topic but also an insight into museum educational mediation, societal debates, and the role of memory culture in the present.

Conclusion

Where to put the dog? is not a loud exhibition but a wise, urgent invitation to pause. Those interested in cultural history, grief culture, and extraordinary museum visits will find a quiet, sustainable art experience here. A visit to Kassel is definitely worthwhile – especially for anyone looking for exhibitions with depth and emotional resonance.