The best museums in Kassel in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Kassel, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Kassel? These are the best ones:

  1. Museum für Sepulkralkultur1

    Museum für Sepulkralkultur

     Kassel
    The Museum für Sepulkralkultur, located on Weinbergstraße in Kassel, is a cultural history museum that opened its doors in 1992. It is dedicated to the themes of death, burial, mourning, and remembrance, providing a unique perspective on these universal aspects of human life.
  2. New Gallery2

    New Gallery

     Kassel
    The Neue Galerie, also known as the New Gallery, is an art museum located in Kassel, a city in the state of Hesse, Germany. This museum is a significant cultural institution in the region, offering a diverse collection of art pieces from various periods.
  3. Ottoneum3

    Ottoneum

     Kassel
    The Ottoneum, located in Kassel, Germany, holds the distinction of being the first theater building ever constructed in the country. Today, it serves as a museum of natural history, offering visitors a chance to explore a wide range of exhibits and collections that delve into the natural world.
  4. Spohr Museum4

    Spohr Museum

     Kassel
    The Spohr Museum in Kassel is dedicated to showcasing the life and work of the renowned composer, violinist, and conductor Louis Spohr. Born in 1784 and passed away in 1859, Spohr's contributions to the world of music are significant and the museum provides an in-depth look into his life and career.
  5. Caricatura5

    Caricatura

     Kassel
    Since 1995, the Caricatura institution has been operating the Caricatura - Gallery for Comic Art, located in the KulturBahnhof Kassel. This gallery showcases a variety of comic art, making it a potential point of interest for tourists who enjoy this form of art.
  6. documenta-Halle6

    documenta-Halle

     Kassel
    The documenta-Halle serves multiple purposes. It is used for exhibitions as part of the documenta, an art event that takes place every five years. In addition, it serves as a temporary exhibition space and hosts various events, fairs, and congresses in the city center of Kassel. This makes it a dynamic and versatile venue that offers a variety of cultural experiences for tourists.
  7. Zoo am Rammelsberg7

    Zoo am Rammelsberg

     Kassel
    The Zoo am Rammelsberg, also referred to as Kleintierzoo am Rammelsberg, is a small animal zoo situated in the Wahlershausen district of Kassel. This zoo is home to a variety of small animals and offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages.
  8. Botanischer Garten Kassel8

    Botanischer Garten Kassel

     Kassel
    The Botanischer Garten Kassel, also known as the Botanischer Garten der Stadt Kassel, is a botanical garden located in Kassel, Germany. It is managed by the city's municipal administration. The garden is a place where visitors can explore a variety of plant species and learn about their characteristics and importance in the ecosystem.
  9. Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett9

    Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett

     Kassel
    The Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett is a museum located in Kassel, Germany. Its collection is rooted in the promotion of natural sciences by the Hessian landgraves and their passion for curiosities. This museum is a testament to the historical interest in science and the pursuit of knowledge in the region.
  10. Grimmwelt10

    Grimmwelt

     Kassel
    Grimmwelt Kassel is an exhibition house that focuses on the works and lives of the Brothers Grimm. It offers interactive presentations on the German Dictionary, the Children's and Household Tales, and the lives of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The exhibition house is divided into 25 areas, each named after words from the German Dictionary.

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