How long will the exhibition run?

The special exhibition runs from May 7, 2026, to November 1, 2026.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

How much does entry cost?

The regular museum entry for individuals is 8 euros, reduced 5 euros.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the building is barrier-free accessible, with an elevator to all exhibition levels and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, public guided tours take place on Wednesdays starting at 5 PM and are free, in addition to the museum entry.

Can I plan my visit using public transport?

Yes, the museum is centrally located in Kassel and is well connected to the city's public transport network. Exact connections can be checked before the visit through the usual timetable inquiries.

Where to put the dog? Touching exhibition about farewell, memory, and love for animals

Name: Where to put the dog?
Start: 2026-08-25T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Where to put the dog? at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture: When Farewell Becomes an Exhibition

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. Amid care, loss, memory, and cultural practices of farewell, an art experience emerges that connects personal experiences with museum reflection.

An exhibition about attachment, grief, and memory

The presentation asks what often remains unspoken in everyday life: How do people cope with the death of a beloved companion animal? What rituals provide support? And which images, objects, and stories contribute to making farewell visible? Interviews, exhibits, photographs, and artistic contributions form a view of the work that allows closeness while also opening societal perspectives.

Multimedia Insights and Cultural Education

Multimedia formats guide through thematic areas where sepulchral culture, culture of remembrance, and museum education closely interact. Visitors can share their own thoughts and thus become part of an open dialogue. This involvement lends the exhibition a special atmosphere: it is calm, reflective, and at the same time of great emotional intensity.

The specialized museum as a place of knowledge

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is considered a unique place for questions surrounding dying, death, burial, mourning, and remembrance. The special exhibition fits into this curatorial expertise and shows how relevant these topics remain for the present and everyday life. Those who walk through these rooms experience not just an exhibition but an aesthetic experience with cultural depth.

Voices of the Visitors

The museum also presents itself on Instagram as a lively platform for cultural mediation and public participation. The response to the house underscores how strongly its themes resonate with people who think about art, memory, and societal questions together.

Conclusion

Where to put the dog? touches, organizes, and opens new perspectives on loss and connection. The exhibition invites you to visit Kassel with a keen eye and an open heart. Those who embark on this tour experience a wise, humane, and absolutely worth seeing presentation.