When is the exhibition running?

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

How much is the admission?

The museum admission is 8 Euro, reduced 5 Euro.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, the museum offers public tours and curatorial formats. For current dates, it is worth checking the event program.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the building is accessible and has an elevator to all exhibition levels.

Where is the museum located?

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

Can I also go there without visiting the exhibition?

Yes, the cafeteria and museum shop are available during opening hours independent of the exhibition visit.

A Compelling Exhibition about Animals, Grief, and Memory in Kassel

Name: Where to Put the Dog? – In Between 4.0
Start: 2026-05-08T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Between Animal Love, Grief, and Memory: “Where to Put the Dog?” at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture

The special exhibition “Where to Put the Dog?” at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel opens up a rarely negotiated space of thought: It tells of the relationship between humans and animals in life and in death. Between multimedia stations, personal thoughts, and cultural-historical reflections, an artistic experience emerges that touches, irritates, and organizes wisely.

An Exhibition Visit with Emotional Depth

The presentation is part of Update 4.0 of the ongoing exhibition “In Between. You, Life, and Finitude.” The focus is on farewell, care, dying, and the question of how familiar environments gain meaning in the last phases of life. The museum connects scientific perspectives with a sensitive exhibition design that allows space for personal thoughts.

Human-Animal Relationships as a Cultural Theme

The exhibition sheds light on a field that has long been underestimated in art and cultural history: the emotional bond to animal companions. Especially in the context of grief culture, remembrance, and burial culture, this theme unfolds a particular intensity. Visitors encounter an exhibition that not only informs but also creates an aesthetic experience of silence and contemplation.

The Museum as a Place for Sepulchral Culture and Societal Issues

The Museum of Sepulchral Culture has been dedicated to the themes of dying, death, burial, mourning, and remembrance since 1992. Its exhibitions connect historical objects, contemporary art, scientific communication, and cultural education. In Kassel, this creates a unique museum space where curation is not distant but dialogical.

Visiting, Guiding, and Communication

The exhibition includes a communication program with public tours and curatorial formats. This aims at a broad audience that wants to connect art, cultural history, and societal reflection. The barrier-free architecture, the elevator to all levels, and the accessible exhibition structure further facilitate the visit.

Conclusion

“Where to Put the Dog?” is an exhibition for all who want to experience art not as decoration but as a space for insight. Those seeking a quiet, wise, and humanly moving art experience in Kassel should definitely visit this special exhibition live.