How long will the exhibition run?

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

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Are there guided tours?

Yes, there is a public tour on Wednesdays at 5 PM. Pre-registration is required.

Is the visit barrier-free possible?

Yes, the building has an open architecture and a spacious elevator to all exhibition levels.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission for adults is 8 euros. Free admission or discount applies to certain groups.

Can visitors contribute their own thoughts?

Yes, the exhibition explicitly invites visitors to contribute their own thoughts.

A quiet exhibition about farewell, animal love, and memory in Kassel

Name: Where to Put the Dog? - Museum for Sepulchral Culture Kassel 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum für Sepulkralkultur

Between Farewell, Care, and Memory: an exhibition that touches

The special exhibition Where to Put the Dog? at the Museum for Sepulchral Culture in Kassel opens a rare, yet very current space for thought. It questions the relationship between humans and animals in life and death and invites visitors to reconsider loss, comfort, and memory.

An artistic experience with quiet intensity

The presentation combines multimedia insights with a sensitive exhibition design. Images, texts, and spatial effects create an atmosphere of observing the work, where personal experiences and cultural education intertwine. Those walking through the spaces experience not a loud staging, but a precisely curated approach to finitude and attachment.

Animal love as a cultural question

At the center is not only the loss of a pet but also the question of how societies deal with animal companions in their final life phases. The Museum for Sepulchral Culture thus presents a topic that reaches far beyond individual grief. The exhibition connects sepulchral culture, memory culture, and contemporary issues into a dense, thoughtful dialogue.

Multimedia communication and participation

Visitors receive multimedia insights and can contribute their own thoughts. Herein lies the strength of this exhibition: it does not stop at mere observation but becomes a place of reflection. The content is part of Update 4.0 of the ongoing exhibition in-between. You, life, and finitude and thus integrates into a long-term museum effort.

A house with scientific authority

The Museum for Sepulchral Culture is considered a unique institution that deals with dying, death, burial, mourning, and remembrance. Its collections and the close connection to the Central Institute for Sepulchral Culture give the house a special professional authority. The exhibition benefits from this expertise, which connects research, communication, and cultural education.

A visit with calmness and orientation

The regular opening hours, public tours on Wednesdays at 5 PM, and the barrier-free access with an elevator make the visit well-planned. For art and culture enthusiasts, the exhibition offers a quiet yet profound access to a topic that affects many people directly.

Conclusion: Where to Put the Dog? is an exhibition for all who want to experience art, memory, and human closeness in the museum. Those who engage with this sensitive presentation gain new perspectives on farewell, care, and the dignity of shared life. A visit to Kassel is definitely worthwhile in person.