When can I visit the exhibition?

The exhibition can be seen from May 8 to November 1, 2026, at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission is 8 Euros, reduced 5 Euros. Admission is free on the first Wednesday of the month in the evening.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, a public guided tour is offered on Wednesdays starting at 5 PM.

Is the exhibition suitable for a short visit?

Yes, the exhibition can be well combined with a museum visit of one to two hours. For a deeper art experience, more time is worthwhile.

What is the exhibition about?

The focus is on the relationship between humans and animals, farewell, memory, and the question of how grief is culturally visible.

Where is the museum located?

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

A Touching Exhibition about Farewell, Closeness, and Animal Companions

Name: Where to Put the Dog? – in between 4.0
Start: 2026-07-08T12:00:00+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: An Exhibition about Farewell, Memory, and Closeness

The new special exhibition Where to Put the Dog? – in between 4.0 at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel opens an unusually sensitive view of the relationship between humans and animals. Between empathy, mourning culture, and contemporary museum communication, an artistic experience emerges that brings personal memories, photographic positions, and societal questions into a quiet, intense dialogue.

When Farewell Also Touches the Home

At the center is the question of how people say goodbye to animal companions and what role the home plays in the last stages of life. The exhibition sensitively connects the world of life and finitude and makes visible how strongly places, routines, and closeness shape the experience of loss. It is precisely this connection of intimacy and cultural reflection that gives the presentation its special exhibition atmosphere.

Photography, Interviews, and Multimedia Work Observation

The presentation works with interviews, exhibits, and photographic works, including the imagery of Sibylle Fendt. Her long-term observations give the exhibition a documentary depth and sharpen the focus on dignity, familiarity, and the final stages of life. Visitors receive multimedia insights and can contribute their own thoughts, resulting in an open form of aesthetic experience.

A Museum that Educates about Death, Grief, and Memory

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture is one of the most prominent institutions for dealing with dying, burial, and commemoration. Its collection and communication work combine cultural-historical perspectives with current exhibition practices. This is precisely where the strength of this special exhibition lies: it is not only touching but also museum pedagogically smartly curated and accessible to a wide audience.

Especially Relevant for Visitors

The exhibition runs until November 1, 2026, and is regularly on display during museum opening hours. Those interested in mourning culture, photography, memory culture, and socially relevant topics will find a quiet, insightful, and impressive exhibition visit here that leaves a lasting impression. A visit is especially worthwhile for people who want to connect art, cultural history, and personal reflection in an extraordinary museum architecture.

Conclusion

Where to Put the Dog? is an exhibition about love, loss, and the dignified handling of memory. It invites visitors to sharpen their own perspective on human-animal relationships, death, and home. Anyone looking for an exhibition with emotional depth and cultural-historical weight should definitely experience this artistic event live in Kassel.