When can the Open-Air exhibition be visited?

The event is scheduled for October 18, 2026, in the park and castle Branitz in Cottbus. The start is set for 11 a.m.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission for adults is 9 euros. The reduced admission is 7 euros. Children up to the age of seven have free entry.

Where is the exhibition located?

The Open-Air exhibition is located in the pleasure ground of the park and castle Branitz. The visitor parking is at Kastanienallee 29 in 03042 Cottbus.

Is the exhibition accessible for wheelchair users?

The exhibition is situated in the outdoor area of the Branitz park. Information on the specific accessibility of individual paths and stations can be found in the accessibility information of the Pückler Museum.

How long does a visit last?

The duration depends on the individual tour through the pleasure ground and Branitz park. The exhibition can be combined with a walk through the garden realm.

Are there any other exhibitions for the theme year 2026?

Yes. In Branitz Castle, the exhibition The Lady(s) of the House: A Trace Search complements the perspective on Lucie Pückler and other women of the Pückler family.

Discover Princess Lucie Pückler: How a Woman Shaped Branitz Sustainably

Name: Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
Start: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Park und Schloss Branitz

Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz: A Garden Realm from a Female Perspective

In the Branitz Pleasureground, the Open-Air exhibition is dedicated to the work of Princess Lucie Pückler and her formative role in the development of the Branitz garden realm. On the occasion of her 250th birthday in 2026, the exhibition places a historically significant woman at its center, whose aesthetic sense, organizational skills, and social network significantly influenced the design of Branitz.

Five Stations in the Historical Pleasureground

The exhibition takes visitors through five stations showcasing the early development phases of the park. In the immediate vicinity of Branitz Castle, it becomes evident how the castle surroundings changed under the influence of Lucie Pückler's experience and her sense of landscape, spatial effect, and atmosphere. The Open-Air presentation combines historical information with the sensual experience of one of Europe's most significant landscape gardens.

Lucie Pückler as Designer and Organizer

Lucie Pückler, born Countess Lucie Hardenberg-Reventlow, lived from 1776 to 1854. For a long time, her story was primarily told in connection with Hermann von Pückler-Muskau. The exhibition expands this view and presents her as an independent personality: a cultured networker, financial supporter, and reliable organizer who played a crucial role in transforming her husband's far-reaching ideas into a lasting form.

Aesthetic Experience between Park Art and Memory Culture

The Branitz Park serves not only as a backdrop but also as a central exhibit. Paths, woods, water surfaces, and sight lines combine to create a walkable landscape composition. The examination of the work expands into an immediate aesthetic experience: visitors experience how garden art, architecture, and memory culture are intertwined. Between historical traces and vibrant vegetation, a special exhibition atmosphere arises in which art history becomes physically tangible.

Cultural Education in the Garden Realm

The exhibition offers a vivid approach to the art and cultural history of the 19th century. It conveys how curation can function in outdoor spaces and invites questions about female creative power, societal role models, and the development of historical park facilities to be reexamined. The presentation complements the theme year 2026, in which Branitz highlights the life and work of Princess Lucie and other women of the Pückler family.

Admission and Visitor Experience

The park and the Open-Air exhibition can be combined with a walk through the Branitz garden realm. For adults, the admission price is 9 euros, while the reduced price for the visit is 7 euros. Children up to the age of seven have free admission. The visitor parking lot is located at Kastanienallee 29 in Cottbus.

Conclusion: See Branitz with New Eyes

The Open-Air exhibition makes Princess Lucie Pückler visible as a central designer of the Branitz cultural space. Art enthusiasts, garden lovers, and history buffs can expect an art experience that intertwines landscape, biography, and architecture. Anyone wishing to discover Branitz not just as a park but as an artistically composed life’s work should experience this exhibition live.