When can the open-air exhibition be visited?

The exhibition opens on October 8, 2026, and is part of the theme year WOMEN'S DOMAIN, which runs until November 1, 2026.

What is the entrance fee?

Visiting the open-air exhibition is free.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition is located in the Pleasureground of the Prince Pückler Museum Park and Castle Branitz, Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

How is the exhibition structured?

The walk includes five outdoor stations and conveys the early development phases of Branitz Park as well as Lucie Pückler's role in the renovations of the castle and the design of the park.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Information regarding the specific accessibility of the five stations is not provided on the event page.

Are there additional exhibitions on Princess Lucie Pückler?

Yes, there is another special exhibition in Branitz Castle focusing on the traces of Lucie Pückler through furniture, paintings, letters, and personal items.

Discover Lucie Pückler: Landscape Art and History in Branitz Park

Name: Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-11-01T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz: An outdoor exhibition

In Branitz Park, the open-air exhibition Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz brings to the forefront an extraordinary designer, organizer, and cultural trendsetter. On the occasion of her 250th birthday, the exhibition tells of Lucie Pückler's work for Branitz and her contribution to the development of one of Europe's most significant historical park landscapes.

A journey through the early years of Branitz Park

Five stations in the Pleasureground lead through the early years of the park layout. The exhibition provides information about the first renovations of the castle and the foundations of that dream realm which Lucie Pückler significantly shaped in her final years. The park itself becomes the largest exhibit: pathways, sightlines, water features, vegetation, and architectural references connect historical information with immediate aesthetic experience.

The green princess and her creative role

Lucie Pückler, born Lucie von Hardenberg-Reventlow, lived from 1776 to 1854. For a long time, she appeared primarily in the shadow of her famous husband Hermann Prince Pückler-Muskau. The exhibition focuses on her independent significance as an intellectual partner, organizer, networker, and co-designer of the park projects in Muskau and Branitz. Her international social network and practical support contributed to transforming far-reaching ideas into concrete landscape art.

Landscape art as a lively work contemplation

The exhibition atmosphere arises from the interplay of text, space, and nature. Visitors experience Branitz not just as a garden layout, but as a walkable installation of the 19th century. The contemplation of the work focuses on the effect of forms, colors, materials, and light: groups of trees frame the paths, open lawns create expansiveness, water flows structure the view, and historical garden elements make the curation of the landscape area sensually tangible.

Branitz as a joint cultural project

The exhibition opens a nuanced view of the creation of Branitz Park. Lucie Pückler's influence is reflected in the connection of societal judgment, financial responsibility, and garden artistic vision. Complementing the walk in the park, the special exhibitions of the theme year WOMEN'S DOMAIN in Branitz Castle illustrate significant objects from her possession, including a restored Japanese lacquer cabinet, a pyramid secretary presumably designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, a youth portrait, and letters from the family archive.

Conclusion: An art experience between history and nature

The open-air exhibition connects art history, landscape architecture, and cultural education into an impressive art experience. Those who visit Branitz discover a historical park landscape with new eyes and encounter a woman whose foresight significantly shaped the development of this place. The aesthetic experience in the open air, the precise mediation, and the special spatial effect make the exhibition visit a cultural enrichment for art enthusiasts, garden lovers, and history-minded guests.