Grimmwelt Kassel
A museum dedicated to the Brothers Grimm, displaying the manuscripts of Children’s and Household Tales annotated by the brothers, with interactive exhibits suited to families.
The Brothers Grimm lived and worked in Kassel for about thirty years, and most of the stories in Children’s and Household Tales were collected and edited here. Opened in 2015 on the slopes of Weinberg Park, Grimmwelt displays the first-edition tale manuscripts annotated in the brothers’ own hands, which are inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, and tells the history of the compilation of the German Dictionary.
Installations and interactive exhibits bring tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella to life. The rooftop terrace offers city views. Admission is about €10, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm (Fri until 8:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Museum für Sepulkralkultur
- Hessisches Landesmuseum Kassel
- Neue Galerie
- Karlsaue Park
- Fridericianum
- Orangerie Kassel
- Wilhelmshöhe Palace & Old Masters Gallery
- Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe Water Features