Where to Put the Dog? at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture: Art and Memory in Kassel


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Where to Put the Dog? An exhibition about farewell, attachment, and memory
The special exhibition Where to Put the Dog? at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel delves into a topic that touches and resonates: the relationship between humans and animals in life and death. From May 8 to November 1, 2026, the presentation connects historical, artistic, and societal perspectives with multimedia insights and participatory formats. It is part of the update 4.0 of the exhibition in between. You, life, and finiteness. ([visit.kassel.de](https://visit.kassel.de/event/wohin-mit-dem-hund))
An artistic experience between empathy and cultural history
The Museum of Sepulchral Culture sees itself as a place for questions that concern all people: dying, mourning, burial, and memory culture. In the special exhibition, these do not become abstract terms, but a sensitive examination of works that takes personal experiences seriously and allows space for individual thoughts. The house illuminates these themes from historical, artistic, societal, and scientific perspectives. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/museum-fuer-sepulkralkultur/))
Human-animal relationships as an aesthetic and emotional quest
The exhibition questions the farewell to animal companions, familiar places in the last phases of life, and forms of remembrance. Through interviews, exhibits, and photographs by Sibylle Fendt, a quiet, haunting look at intimacy, loss, and comfort unfolds. It is precisely this connection of documentary imagery and museum curation that gives the exhibition a special depth. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/ausstellung/wohin-mit-dem-hund-dazwischen-4-0/?utm_source=openai))
Participation, education, and multimedia mediation
Visitors receive multimedia insights and can contribute their thoughts. This aligns with the educational practice of the institution, which operates through guided tours, events, research projects, and educational offerings. The accompanying formats also make clear that the exhibition not only informs but also makes cultural education tangible. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/museum-fuer-sepulkralkultur/))
The museum as a space of quiet intensity
The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is located at Weinbergstraße 25–27 in Kassel, is accessible for people with disabilities, and offers an open architecture with an elevator to all exhibition levels. The permanent exhibition and the special exhibitions are accessible to wheelchair users; a café and a museum shop complement the visit. Regular opening hours: Tuesday 10 AM to 5 PM, Wednesday 10 AM to 8 PM, Thursday to Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/en/besuch/))
Conclusion: An exhibition that remains long in memory
Where to Put the Dog? transforms a sensitive topic into a concentrated art experience full of dignity, knowledge, and humanity. Those interested in exhibition culture, photography, memory, and the big questions of life will find here an exhibition of extraordinary resonance. A visit is definitely worthwhile – for an aesthetic experience that lingers and invites reflection. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/ausstellung/wohin-mit-dem-hund-dazwischen-4-0/?utm_source=openai))
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