How long will the exhibition run?

The special exhibition runs from May 6, 2026, to April 4, 2027.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 Euros, reduced 5 Euros.

Is the museum barrier-free?

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

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the museum offers tours and curators' tours. Participation is partly free, then the museum admission applies.

Where is the museum located?

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

Can I submit my own thoughts?

Yes, the exhibition explicitly invites contributions of thoughts with pen and paper or via social media.

An Exhibition About Farewell, Animal Love, and Memory at the Kassel Museum

Name: Where to Put the Dog? – in Between 4.0
Start: 2026-05-06T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-04-04T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Where to Put the Dog? at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture: An Exhibition About Farewell, Bonding, and Memory

The special exhibition Where to Put the Dog? – in Between 4.0 at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel opens an unusually touching view of the relationship between humans and animals. Between care, loss, and rituals of farewell unfolds an art experience that goes far beyond the classic exhibition atmosphere.

Humans and Animals as Emotional Life Communities

The exhibition questions the intensity of animal bonds: pets as family members, companions, and silent witnesses of a shared life. At its core is the question of how farewell is shaped when a familiar being dies. The theme is not treated sentimentally but rather with cultural-historical precision and great aesthetic experience.

Photography, Exhibits, and Artistic Contributions

The photographic works of Sibylle Fendt, who has accompanied people in their last phase of life at home, are particularly impressive. They are complemented by exhibits, dioramas, and artistic contributions that condense the tension between homeliness, finitude, and memory. Thus, an exhibition emerges that opens the view on dying and mourning in a clear, calm visual language.

Participate, Reflect, Find Your Own Answers

The presentation is understood as a testing ground. Visitors can contribute their own thoughts and shape the exhibition with pen, paper, or through social media. This participatory curation strengthens the educational dimension of the project and transforms the tour into a personal reflection on the artwork.

A Part of in Between 4.0

The special exhibition is part of the ongoing update in Between. You, Life, and Finitude. It integrates into a museum concept that connects cultural education, research, and contemporary relevance. The Museum of Sepulchral Culture once again demonstrates how sensitively and contemporaneously it conveys existential themes.

Conclusion: Those interested in art, cultural history, and the quiet forms of memory will experience an exhibition of great depth and dignity here. Where to Put the Dog? invites you to rethink farewell and expand your perspective on life, death, and connectedness. A visit to Kassel is definitely worthwhile.