FAQ

documenta is an art exhibition, founded in 1955 by Arnold Bode. Since then, each edition has steered international conversations about art. Every five years, Kassel’s “Museum of 100 Days,” as documenta is often called, welcomes thousands of artists and cultural professionals, as well as millions of worldwide visitors. documenta has become a seismograph for international contemporary art and its engagement with current social issues.

documenta und Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a non-profit organization supported and funded by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse as shareholders. The organization is responsible for the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, as well as the Fridericianum, the documenta archiv, and the documenta Halle. 

D16 will take place from June 12 to September 19, 2027, in Kassel. Each documenta exhibition lasts 100 days. 

The Artistic Director of D16 is Naomi Beckwith. She is Deputy Director and Jennifer and David Stockman Chief Curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation in New York. Previously, Naomi Beckwith held curatorial positions at the MCA Chicago and the Studio Museum in Harlem. She is a graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and has co-organized numerous prestigious exhibitions and monographic projects.

We’re stepping into a new chapter! This page continues to evolve with our growing circle of sponsors and supporters. Please check back soon for ways to join & support the D16 community. 

In the meantime, we welcome your inquiries at funding@documenta.de.

Tickets are available in the D16 online shop and at various advance ticket offices in Kassel, including the Fridericianum and the store of Kassel Marketing on Wilhelmstraße in Kassel. Additional ticket outlets will be announced. 

The following tickets are available for visits during the exhibition from June 12 to September 19, 2027. Tickets are valid for all D16 exhibition locations. 

1-Day Ticket (valid for one day) 
29 euros / reduced 19 euros 

2-Day Ticket (valid for two consecutive days) 
45 euros / reduced 32 euros 

Season Ticket (personalized and valid for the entire exhibition period. Official ID will be requested for ticket use)  
125 euros / reduced 100 euros 

Evening Ticket (valid for one day from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) 
12 euros / reduced 8 euros 

School Class Ticket (valid for students and teachers) 
7 euros

Family Ticket (valid for one day for up to two adults with a maximum of three children below the age of 18) 
60 euros

Solidarity Ticket (by purchasing a Solidarity Ticket, you support the free entry of a documenta visitor) 
27 euros

Free admission 
Children up to twelve years and holders of a Solidarity Ticket 

Children, students, trainees, recipients of basic social security benefits (e.g., ALG II or supplementary pension benefits), Federal Volunteer Service personnel or FSJ, refugees, and asylum seekers. 

Visitors with disabilities and different abilities who are accompanied by a support person may bring that person to the exhibition free of charge. Visitors with different abilities, which significantly compromise their visit (50%), receive reduced admission by presenting appropriate certification. The Teilhabecard will replace official certificates in conjunction with valid identification. 

Discounted class tickets are available in our online shop and recommended for school visits. 

Our Accessibility Card facilitates access to the exhibition and reduces waiting times on site. It is intended for visitors who cannot stand for extended periods or wait in crowded areas. The card is available at the Welcome Center upon presentation of appropriate documentation. 

A Solidarity Ticket is based on the principle of solidarity. By purchasing one, you help provide free admission to another visitor to D16. Solidarity Tickets are available throughout the exhibition period. No special authorization is required to receive a Solidarity Ticket. The availability of Solidarity Tickets depends on the number of Solidarity Tickets purchased. A Solidarity Ticket cannot be guaranteed. 

Free tickets are not provided to tour guides, teachers, group, and group lecturers. Teachers can refer to the School Class option (7 euros). Schools based in Hesse can register on the Startchancen website. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.startchancen-hessen.de/ 

Yes, tickets are transferable except for Season Tickets. For more information, please refer to Tickettoaster’s Terms and Conditions: https://www.tickettoaster.de/agb 

Yes, 1-Day Tickets and 2-Day Tickets can be validated on site from June 12 to September 19, 2027. The 2-Day Ticket is valid for two consecutive days once validated. 

Tickets for D16, except for the Season Ticket, also include free travel on local public transportation in the KasselPlus area. Travel is free until the end of service on the day the ticket is valid. Season Ticket holders can purchase discounted MultiTickets at NVV ticket machines and advance sales locations throughout the exhibition.

No, except for Season Tickets, the tickets are not personalized. 

Your tickets were sent to you via email. 

No, you can show your tickets on a mobile device. 

There are different reasons for this message, most of which are temporary. Please place your order again. 

No, since our regular tickets can be used on any date, they are also a great gift. 

In general, purchased tickets cannot be refunded. For more information, please refer to tickettoaster'sTerms and Conditions: https://www.tickettoaster.de/agb 

You are responsible for the loss of physical tickets. For personalized Season Tickets, please check with the Lost and Found office or our shops. A replacement fee may apply if the Season Ticket needs to be reissued by our ticketing provider, Tickettoaster. For more information, please refer to tickettoaster'sTerms and Conditions: https://www.tickettoaster.de/agb

Tickets purchased through the online shop will be sent to you via email. If you can no longer find this email, please contact us at service@documenta.de

In case of barcode damage, please retrieve the ticket from your mailbox. You can contact us at service@documenta.de if you cannot access your tickets. 

Ticketing for D16 is handled by the Kassel-based company tickettoaster GmbH. 

Groups that purchase eleven or more tickets receive a 10% discount per ticket. 
This discount does not apply to School Class Tickets or group tours. 

The regular opening hours are from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily, event times may vary. 

D16 will take place at various locations throughout the city of Kassel. Exhibition venues will be made accessible so that visitors can visit them with as few barriers as possible. You can find more information under our accessibility tab. 

Animals are not permitted in the exhibition buildings, assistance dogs are an exception. 

Photography for personal use is permitted without a flash. Flash photography, tripods, filming, and similar activities are not permitted in the exhibition. Commercial photography and video recording require prior authorization. Please contact the press office for further information: presse@documenta.de

A guidance system and site plan for D16 will help visitors find their way around the exhibition. The site plan will be available free of charge online and in print. 

Information on outdoor artworks from previous documenta exhibitions can be found here. 

The following options are available for travel to Kassel: 

Train: 
For schedule details and fares, please contact Deutsche Bahn. The Intercity-Express (ICE) for long-distance travel stops at the Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station; regional trains stop at both the Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station and the Kassel Central Station. 

Distances and shortest travel times to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe by ICE: 
Berlin 380 km / 2:40 hours 
Dresden 300 km / 3:40 hours 
Frankfurt 193 km / 1:50 hours 
Hamburg 307 km / 2:20 hours 
Hanover 164 km / 0:50 hours 
Cologne 178 km / 3:25 hours 
Leipzig 204 km / 2:10 hours 
Munich 482 km / 3:30 hours 
Amsterdam 335 km / 5:30 hours 
Brussels 360 km / 6:00 hours 
Luxembourg 300 km / 6:30 hours 
Milan 650 km / 10:40 hours 
Prague 375 km / 6:30 hours 
Warsaw 790 km / 9:30 hours 
Vienna 600 km / 7:50 hours 

You can find all current train connections and travel times on the Deutsche Bahn website: https://www.bahn.de/ 

Car: 
If you are traveling by car, we recommend using Park & Ride parking lots and continuing your journey by public transportation. You can find Park & Ride parking lots on the Visit Kassel website: https://visit.kassel.de/mobilitaet-vor-ort/p-r

You can offer and find rides to Kassel via the BlaBlaCar platform: https://www.blablacar.de/

From the north or east: A7 / Kassel-Nord exit 
From the south: A49 / Kassel-Auestadion exit 
From the west: A44 / take the A49 at Südkreuz / Kassel-Auestadion exit 

Plane: 
From Kassel-Calden Airport 
Take bus 100 or taxi to downtown Kassel. Taxi: +49 561 881 11, Minicar: +49 561 811 081. 

From Frankfurt Airport 
Direct connection via Deutsche Bahn (ICE) to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. You can find information on departure times and tickets here: https://www.bahn.de/ 

From Hannover Airport 
Take the S-Bahn to Hannover Central Station, then take the ICE to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information on departure times and tickets can be found here: https://www.bahn.de/ 

From Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport 
Take the regional train to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information on departure times and tickets can be found here: https://www.bahn.de/ 

Public Transportation
From the Kassel Wilhelmshöhe train station, take the tram Line 1 toward “Vellmar,” Line 3 toward “Ihringshäuser Straße,” or Line 4 toward “Hessisch Lichtenau” to “Friedrichsplatz” where the Welcome Center is located.

All event venues are expected to be accessible by tram or bus. D16 tickets, except for the Season Ticket, are also valid as transit tickets for public transportation throughout the NVV area. Visitors can use public transportation free of charge until the end of service on the day their ticket is valid.

Take lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 to the “Friedrichsplatz” stop. There you’ll find the central Welcome Center of D16.

You can find current schedules on the Kasseler Verkehrsgesellschaft website: https://www.kvg.de/verbindungsuche/.
Google Maps also displays current public transportation routes in Kassel.
Please note: Season Ticket holders can purchase discounted MultiTickets during the exhibition period.

Bike
You can rent bikes at affordable rates at several stations throughout the city through the nextbike bike-sharing system: https://www.nextbike.de/kassel/de/

Instructions on how to rent a bike, as well as a map showing the nextbike stations, can be found on the City of Kassel’s website: https://www.kassel.de/buerger/verkehr_und_mobilitaet/mit-dem-fahrrad/nextbike.php

Several bike parking spaces are available in the city center right in front of the Fridericianum.

If you need help or assistance with hotel reservations in Kassel, please contact Kassel Marketing GmbH info@kassel-marketing.de or you can book your favorite accommodation directly here.

Tourist Information:
Wilhelmsstraße 23, 34117 Kassel

The “Schulausflugsticket” is available for elementary and secondary school classes at schools in Hesse. This ticket entitles school classes and two supervisors to free travel as part of field trips during the school year. You can find more information here: https://kultus.hessen.de/schulsystem/schulausflugticket

All public schools in Hesse also have the option of using “KulturBus” to visit cultural events such as D16. The cost of using the bus is covered by the State of Hesse. You can find more information here

Merchandise can be purchased in Kassel at the D16 Welcome Center during the exhibition.