Art galleries in Kassel: directory, map and artistic districts

Friedrichsplatz 18, 34117 Kassel

One of the oldest public museums in Europe today is an international Kunsthalle. Its temporary exhibitions, often ambitious, extend the experimental spirit of documenta to the heart of Friedrichsplatz.

Friedrichsplatz 18, 34117 Kassel

Located on the ground floor of the Fridericianum, this independent forum founded in 1835 presents several exhibitions per year. The program connects young stages, international artists, performances and specific commissions.

Schöne Aussicht 1, 34117 Kassel

The collection covers art from 1800 to today, with landscapes, modernity, new media and a major ensemble around Joseph Beuys. The presentation "about:documenta" sheds light on the local history of the world exhibition.

Weinbergstrasse 21, 34117 Kassel

More than a literary museum, the GRIMMWELT uses architecture, installations, graphics and interactive devices to reread the work of the Brothers Grimm. Its roof terrace also offers a remarkable view of the city.

Brüder-Grimm-Platz 5, 34117 Kassel

Three levels span 300,000 years of regional history. The collections of applied arts, costumes, objects and furniture allow us to understand the shapes, materials and uses that have shaped the visual culture of Hesse.

Weinbergstrasse 25 -27, 34117 Kassel

Unique in Germany, the museum observes the rites of death and memory through historical objects, funerary design and contemporary art. Its temporary exhibitions often offer a sensitive look at subjects rarely discussed elsewhere.

Du-Ry-Strasse 1, 34117 Kassel

Built for documenta 9, this hall remains a major landmark of Kassel's cultural architecture. Between two editions, it hosts exhibitions, meetings, fairs and projects which exploit its large volumes.

Steinweg 2, 34117 Kassel

Germany's first permanent theater today houses natural collections staged with fossils, dioramas and educational devices. The architecture of the Ottoneum completes a visit to the Fridericianum sector.

Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1, 34117 Kassel

At the Kulturbahnhof, Caricatura defends satirical drawing, comic painting and new talents. The exhibitions are complemented by readings, shows and a summer academy dedicated to graphic humor.

Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1, 34117 Kassel

This bright 387 m² room brings together several players on the local scene. Three to four thematic exhibitions combine generations, practices and public discussions each year in the old railway building.

Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1, 34117 Kassel

The station's glass structure serves alternately as a gallery, workshop, laboratory and showroom. Its highly visible format is suitable for brief installations and projects that interact directly with travelers.

Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1, 34117 Kassel

Created at the initiative of the Kunsthochschule, Stellwerk is organized and curated by students. It is a good observatory of emerging approaches, with flexible formats and direct proximity to the cultural station.

Rainer-Dierichs-Platz 1, 34117 Kassel

The architecture center transforms the old station mission into a critical space around the built city. Exhibitions, conferences and debates make contemporary architectural and urban planning issues understandable.

Ständeplatz 16, 34117 Kassel

The municipal museum recounts the metamorphoses of Kassel through objects, models, images and archives. His journey helps to place the documenta and post-war reconstruction in a longer urban history.

Scheidemannplatz 2, 34117 Kassel

The Chamber of Trades space presents exhibitions dedicated to know-how, material and object design. It is particularly useful for discovering the fertile boundary between art, craftsmanship and technical innovation.

Die Schlagd, 34117 Kassel

Under the massive dome of the Rondell, the place hosts exhibitions, performances, readings and sound projects during the events. The contrast between the 16th century fortification and current art creates a very unique experience.

Müllergasse 2, 34117 Kassel

This non-commercial gallery in the ancient city provides a platform for emerging artists and off-circuit formats. An outdoor poster regularly extends the program in the public space of the Pferdemarkt.

Friedrichsstrasse 25, 34117 Kassel

The historic Hugenottenhaus brings together creation, transmission and social initiatives. The exhibitions and workshops favor meetings, collective experimentation and the activation of a heritage building in the center.

Elfbuchenstrasse 20, 34119 Kassel

Since 2008, Coucou has developed a discursive and experimental program with German and international artists. The gallery collaborates in particular with the Kunsttempel, the Kunstverein and the Kunsthochschule.

Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 149, 34119 Kassel

In an inhabited apartment, Till Mertens and Nora von der Decken combine exhibition, daily life and sale of works. The domestic scale encourages direct conversation about rooms and their place in an interior.

Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 177, 34119 Kassel

Kunsttempel explores language in its visual, sound, verbal and performative forms. Its program of residencies and exhibitions favors practices that cross the boundaries between mediums.

Frankfurter Strasse 62, 34121 Kassel

One of the oldest producer galleries in Kassel presents members of the collective and guests. She maintains exchanges with other stages and actively participates in joint meetings in the Südstadt.

Terrace 15, 34117 Kassel

For more than thirty years, Karin Melchior has presented and connected collectors and recognized artists. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and installations can be approached with professional advice.

Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 95, 34119 Kassel

Publishing house, screen printing workshop, gallery and boutique share this small space. There we discover exhibitions of contemporary illustration as well as prints, books and graphic objects available for purchase.

Wolfhager Strasse 53, 34117 Kassel

This atypical former building hosts workshops, photography, events and experiments. Its independent programming and history give the place a more raw tone than the center's institutions.

Schönfelder Strasse 41B, 34121 Kassel

Managed by vereintekunst e. V., the d:Gallery connects regional artists and international positions. Exhibitions, concerts and readings build a space for exchange where disciplines meet.

Menzelstrasse 13 -15, 34121 Kassel

The school's workshops, graduate exhibitions and public meetings provide direct access to current creation. Visual arts, visual communication, film and design coexist there on a campus near Karlsaue.

Schlosspark 1, 34131 Kassel

The castle houses a renowned collection of old masters, particularly strong in Dutch and Flemish painting. Rembrandt, Rubens, Frans Hals and others mark a journey complemented by antiquities and graphic arts.

Lange Strasse 87a, 34131 Kassel

This shopping mall features national and international artists, original works, photographs, sculptures and prints. Visible prices, advice and framing workshop facilitate a concrete acquisition.

Frankfurter Strasse 72, 34121 Kassel

The network brings together the spaces of the Südstadt around common openings, a festival and temporary shops. The events explicitly announce the sale of prints, cards, comics and works by local creators.