When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 25.05.2026 and is expected to run until 30.10.2026.

Is the visit free of charge?

Yes, the open-air exhibition is free of charge according to the event details.

Where is the venue located?

At Branitz Park on Robinienweg 5 in 03042 Cottbus, in the area of the Pleasuregrounds.

Is the exhibition indoors or outdoors?

It is an open-air exhibition held outside.

Are there any additional offerings in the museum?

Yes, the foundation also offers online collections, educational programs, guided tours, and changing exhibitions.

What visiting time is particularly suitable?

For the park, a visit during daylight is recommended to experience the stations and sightlines well.

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz

Name: Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
Start: 2026-05-25T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-31T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Pleasureground im Branitzer Park

A Walk through the Women's Realm of Branitz

An open-air exhibition opens in the Branitz Pleasureground, focusing on one of the most important figures in park history: Princess Lucie Pückler. The theme year 2026 highlights her role as an intellectual partner, source of inspiration, and a shaping force behind the Branitz Gesamtkunstwerk for her 250th birthday.

Revisiting Lucie Pückler

The exhibition makes the early development phases of the park comprehensible at five stations. Thus, a historical garden ensemble becomes a vibrant space for reflection on landscape art, monument preservation, and female design power in the 19th century. Those walking through the park experience art not on the wall but in the space: between sightlines, groups of trees, waterways, and the finely composed topography of Branitz.

An Artistic Experience in the Open Air

Branitz is considered a European key work of landscape gardening. The open-air presentation builds on this and connects biography, local history, and aesthetic experience. Particularly the Pleasureground, with its carefully staged sight relationships, historical connections, and garden artistic details, offers a quiet yet compelling contemplation of the work in the open air.

Historical Context and Cultural Education

Princess Lucie Pückler appears not only as a historical figure but as a co-shaper of a cultural memory space. The exhibition complements the tour through the park and palace and opens access for art history enthusiasts, families, school classes, and visitors who are passionate about museums, garden art, and cultural education.

Exhibition Atmosphere with a View

The open form of presentation fits perfectly with Branitz Park: light, air, and nature become part of the staging. This creates a special exhibition atmosphere where architecture, garden space, and memory intertwine. Those who look closely discover not only an anniversary but a piece of living art history.

Visitors' Voices

The public reactions to the theme years in Branitz show great appreciation for the connection of park art, history, and communication. The poetic character of the place and the careful cultural-historical preparation are especially praised.

Conclusion: This open-air exhibition invites you to rediscover Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz as a shaping personality. Those who appreciate garden art, museum culture, and historical perspectives should experience the exhibition live and explore Branitz Park with their own eyes.