Is the visit to the open-air exhibition free of charge?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz in Cottbus, Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

Is the exhibition outdoors?

Yes, it is an open-air exhibition in Branitz Park.

What topics are at the center?

The focus is on Princess Lucie Pückler, the early development phases of the park, and the initial transformations of the castle.

Is the access barrier-free?

The Branitz Park as well as the visitor center and other areas are accessible with minimal barriers. However, the castle itself is not fully barrier-free.

How long can one experience the exhibition?

The exhibition starts on 10.06.2026; the duration will use the specified event period.

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz

Name: Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
Start: 2026-06-10T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz: An open-air exhibition in the historical park

In the Branitz Pleasureground, an artistic experience of quiet power and historical depth unfolds. The open-air exhibition Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz will center on the work of the princess in 2026 and guide visitors through the early development phases of the park on several stations.

Garden Art as a Spiritual Portrait

The presentation combines landscape art, cultural history, and biography into an aesthetic experience in the open air. Walking through the park, visitors experience not just an exhibition but a contemplation of works in space: paths, lines of sight, and plantings become narrative elements of a historical composition.

Lucie as a Shaping Force of Branitz

In the anniversary year of the 250th birthday of the princess, Lucie Pückler stands not as a peripheral figure, but as a shaping personality at the center. The exhibition makes visible how her influence shaped the early transformations of the castle and the development of the dream realm of Branitz. Thus, the visitor's perspective on the Gesamtkunstwerk Branitz gains new, nuanced depth.

A Walk Between Research and Atmosphere

The open format fits perfectly with the park landscape: light, air, and nature frame the content and enhance the impact of the presentation. It is precisely this connection of museum education, historical research, and sensory perception that makes the visit particularly appealing. Branitz presents itself as a place of cultural education where art history becomes directly palpable.

What Visitors Can Expect

The exhibition leads through the beginnings of the park at five stations, explains the first transformations of the castle, and opens the view to Princess Lucie’s role in the creation of this unique landscape park. Those interested in garden art, exhibition culture, and the history of the 19th century will find an inspiring connection of knowledge and atmosphere here.

Conclusion: This open-air exhibition invites you to see Branitz with new eyes. Between park architecture, biographical exploration, and open nature, an impressive artistic experience emerges that one should experience on-site.