Exhibitions, Art, Photography & Museums in Kassel

Exhibition, museums and galleries in Kassel

Are you out and about in Kassel and fancy art as something fun and inspiring? Then you've come to the right place, because Kassel has exhibitions that will not only amaze you, but also make you smile. Your calendar of events in the city could hardly be better filled: start at the Fridericianum, one of the oldest public museums in Europe and the heart of documenta. Here, not only time-honored names hang on the walls, but also fresh ideas in the current special exhibitions. Contemporary art, performances and installations that will make you ponder and laugh are standard here. Afterwards, you might want to stroll on over to Grimmwelt, where everything revolves around the Brothers Grimm, albeit in a modern and interactive way. If you fancy something really unusual, then the Museum for Sepulchral Culture is the place for you. Here, everything revolves around the culture of dying and remembering; sounds dark, but it's exciting and definitely a topic of conversation for the next pub night. But Kassel doesn't just have indoor events to offer: The city itself is a huge art space. Imagine walking past the famous "7000 Oaks" by Joseph Beuys or experiencing the Laserscape, which bathes the sky in green lines at night. In the middle of Friedrichsplatz, you will find Walter De Maria's "Vertical Earth Kilometer", a work of art that digs a kilometer deep into the ground, but which you only see as a small round brass plate. Minimalism at its best! If you want to combine a bit of exercise and art, try the "Mitte Walk": a tour that takes you past the Fridericianum, Ottoneum, documenta Hall, Grimmwelt and Museum for Sepulchral Culture in under an hour. Perfect for a cultural snack in between, often combined with a detour to the Perle Bar for drinks with a view. The documenta-Halle is also a hotspot where exciting exhibitions and events are always taking place, and if you're in the mood for off-spaces, it's worth taking a look at Hallenbad Ost, a former swimming pool that served as an exhibition venue during documenta 15 and is always open for creative projects. As you can see, Kassel is not a city that hides art, but one that offers you small and large surprises everywhere, whether in the museum, on the square or in abandoned places that suddenly become event spots. So check the current calendar of events, grab your favorite people and turn Kassel into your personal gallery!