When is the special exhibition running?

The exhibition is on display at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture from May 7 to November 1, 2026.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular admission is 8 euros, reduced 5 euros. Every first Wednesday of the month between 5 PM and 8 PM, admission is free.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, there is a public guided tour every Wednesday starting at 5 PM. Pre-registration is recommended for special tours.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the museum is accessible with barriers. An elevator provides access to the exhibition levels, and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are available.

Where is the museum located?

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is located at Weinbergstraße 25–27 in 34117 Kassel.

A touching exhibition about humans, animals, and memory in Kassel

Name: Where to put the dog? – in between 4.0
Start: 2026-05-07T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Between farewell, closeness, and memory: The exhibition Where to put the dog?

At the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel, the special exhibition Where to put the dog? opens an unusually touching perspective on the relationship between humans and animals. The presentation is part of the update 4.0 of the ongoing exhibition in between. You, life, and finitude and connects cultural education with a sensitive consideration of life, death, and grief.

An art experience about bond and loss

This exhibition does not focus on spectacle, but rather on the quiet intensity of the topic. It asks how humans bid farewell to animal companions, what forms of remembrance arise, and how familiar spaces gain significance in the final stages of life. This unfolds an exhibition atmosphere that is equally contemplative and life-affirming.

Multimedia perspectives on sepulchral culture

The museum links historical, societal, and personal perspectives into a dense panorama of sepulchral culture. Multimedia insights, contemporary mediation, and visitor participation create a dialogue space where aesthetic experience and reflection meet. This blend of information, emotion, and museum precision is what makes the exhibition attractive.

A house with special authority in Kassel

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is regarded as a specialized cultural historical museum with a strong educational mandate. It focuses on the themes of dying, death, burial, mourning, and remembrance and offers guided tours, educational programs, and barrier-free access, providing a compelling example of modern museum education. The special exhibition integrates into an institution that visibly connects expertise and social relevance.

Visit with space for conversation and memory

Anyone entering this exhibition does not experience a distanced display, but rather an empathetic approach to a universal question: How do we deal with loss when an animal companion was part of our lives? This is precisely where the strength of this presentation lies. It invites visitors to pause, compare, think along, and perceive their own culture of remembrance anew.

Conclusion: Where to put the dog? is an impressive special exhibition for all who want to think about art, cultural history, and human experience together. The visit is worthwhile for everyone who wants to engage with a cleverly curated, quiet, and yet moving art experience.