When does the exhibition take place?

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

What is the entrance fee?

The regular entry fee for adults is 8 euros. Discounts and other ticket types are available at the museum.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, according to the museum, there is a public guided tour on Wednesdays starting at 5 PM.

Where is the museum located?

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is located at Weinbergstraße 25 in 34117 Kassel.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

The museum has wheelchair-accessible entrances. For current details, it's advisable to check the official museum website.

Are dogs allowed in the exhibition?

According to official information, dogs are allowed but must wait in the courtyard. Water and treats are available there.

When Farewell Meets Art: Kassel's Moving Exhibition on Animal Grief and Finitude

Name: Where to Put the Dog?
Start: 2026-05-08T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-02T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Where to Put the Dog? opens a touching view on animal grief and finitude

At the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel, the special exhibition Where to Put the Dog? puts the relationship between humans and animals in the spotlight – in life as well as in death. The presentation is part of the ongoing update in between. You, life, and finitude and runs until November 1, 2026. It combines museum education, cultural education, and an incisive examination of works into a quiet yet highly topical art experience.

Between Care, Loss, and Memory

The exhibition asks about saying goodbye to animal companions and the forms in which people express grief. Small coffins, urns, memory objects, and photographic contributions make visible how intimate, individual, and culturally shaped the handling of loss can be. The Museum of Sepulchral Culture thus remains true to its profile: it shows how death, burial, and remembrance are not only historical but very current topics.

Spaces for Reflection and Aesthetic Experience

Visitors encounter multimedia insights, exhibits, and artistic works that fill the exhibition space with quiet images and thoughtful contrasts. The combination of documentary perspectives and creative forms creates a special exhibition atmosphere. Those walking through the rooms experience not just information but a dense, respectful approach to grief culture, human-animal relationships, and the question of a dignified farewell.

Thinking Along, Feeling Along, Co-Creating

The presentation explicitly invites contributions of personal thoughts. This creates an open format that goes beyond mere observation and promotes dialogue. The exhibition shows how museums today engage with societal questions: sensitively curated, academically grounded, and close to real-life worlds.

Visit with Added Value

Where to Put the Dog? caters to art enthusiasts as well as those interested in cultural history, grief research, and museum culture. Anyone visiting this exhibition gains not only new perspectives on the relationship between humans and animals but also a quiet, impressive view of finitude and memory. A visit is definitely worthwhile – for an aesthetic experience with depth and resonance.