Museum für Sepulkralkultur
About This Museum
Where else but Kassel would you find a museum entirely dedicated to the culture of death? The Museum für Sepulkralkultur is a one-of-a-kind institution that explores the artistic, historical, and deeply human rituals surrounding dying, mourning, and remembrance from around the globe. It transforms a subject often met with silence into a fascinating and surprisingly life-affirming conversation. You'll encounter everything from medieval gravestones to contemporary installations, all asking what it means to say goodbye.
Collection Highlights
The collection is both haunting and beautiful, featuring elaborate Baroque coffins, poignant mourning attire from the Victorian era, and a stunning array of historic hearses. Particularly memorable are the traditional Ghanaian fantasy coffins, carved into shapes like cars or fish, which celebrate the lives of the departed.
Visitor Information
It's a thought-provoking place that manages to be contemplative rather than morbid. Give yourself a couple of hours to really absorb the exhibits; it's not far from the city center and makes for a perfect alternative to more traditional museums.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a striking modern building with a bold, geometric facade of dark metal and glass, its architecture feels both solemn and contemporary—a fitting home for its unique subject matter.
Contact & Location
Address: Museum für Sepulkralkultur, 25–27, Weinbergstraße, Mitte, Kassel, Hessen, 34117, Deutschland
Phone: +49 561 9189315
Website: Visit Website
