Hessian State Museum

The Hessian State Museum in Kassel is a history museum displaying collections from the Paleolithic era to contemporary art across multiple exhibition spaces. The rooms are organized thematically and guide visitors through different periods and artistic movements.

The museum building was constructed in 1913 to celebrate Kassel's thousandth anniversary. It survived World War II largely intact and was later restored to preserve its collections.

The museum displays works that reflect how the region of Hesse developed and how people lived here across centuries. Visitors gain insight into daily life, craftsmanship, and artistic movements that shaped this area.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on Thursdays, and offers full wheelchair access throughout. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as there are many stairs and corridors connecting the exhibition spaces.

The building houses the German Wallpaper Museum, which displays historical wall patterns and manufacturing methods from various eras. This collection documents how wall design evolved as an art form and what techniques were used across centuries.

Location: Kassel

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel

Part of: Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel

Address: Brüder-Grimm-Platz 5, 34117 Kassel

Opening Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00, Thursday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +49561316800

Website: https://museum-kassel.de/de/museen-schloesser-parks/hessisches-landesmuseum

GPS coordinates: 51.31080,9.48972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01