Spohr Museum and its collection

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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.

History of the Spohr Museum's Locations

The Spohr Museum has had several locations throughout its history. From 1959 to 1977, it was housed in the Murhardsche Library. It then moved to the Palais Bellevue from 1977 to 2009, and later to the south wing of the Kassel Kulturbahnhof from 2009 to 2023. In December 2017, it was announced that the museum would return to the Palais Bellevue, and it reopened there on September 2, 2023.

Exhibitions at the Spohr Museum

The first floor of the Spohr Museum offers an introduction to Louis Spohr's life. The permanent exhibition rooms display a collection of furniture, instruments, and scores that belonged to the musician. Visitors have the opportunity to engage with Spohr's music through sound recordings and can also interact at multimedia stations.

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Spohr Museum
Franz-Ulrich-Straße 6
34117 Kassel

Visitor information Spohr Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00

Admission

Admission is free, a donation is requested.

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Franz-Ulrich-Straße 6, Kassel

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