When does the PÜCKLER.LOUNGE take place?

On August 20, 2026, the tour starts at 5:00 PM at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz.

How long does the tour last?

The event is designed as a compact after-work tour and lasts about an hour.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz in Cottbus, Robinienweg 5.

Is the event accessible?

The venue and visitor center are reportedly barrier-free according to official information; for specific paths in the park, a prior accessibility check is advisable.

Is there information on guided tours and mediation?

Yes, the tour is accompanied by curator Simone Neuhäuser and combines exhibition visits with museum pedagogical mediation.

What is the entrance fee?

For this specific event, no verified ticket price could be confirmed online; please check the official event page before booking.

An Evening in Branitz, where Lucie's Story Lights up the Park

Name: PÜCKLER.LOUNGE: Tour of the Special Exhibitions in the Theme Year
Start: 2026-08-20T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-20T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

PÜCKLER.LOUNGE: When Branitz opens its stories in the evening

On August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the PÜCKLER.LOUNGE invites you to an after-work tour in the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz. Together with curator Simone Neuhäuser, the focus will be on the special exhibitions of the theme year Women’s Realm Branitz, highlighting Princess Lucie Pückler, her influence, her network, and her sustainable impact on the castle and park.

An art experience between landscape, memory, and curatorial precision

Branitz is one of the most artistically significant landscape parks in Germany. The site combines romantic garden art, representative architecture, and finely tuned spatial dramaturgy. Especially at dusk, this place unfolds a special exhibition atmosphere: paths, sight lines, and historical locations become a lively examination of a cultural history that reaches far beyond the castle.

Women’s Realm Branitz: Spotlight on Lucie Pückler

The special exhibitions of the theme year place Princess Lucie Pückler in the spotlight. The program tells of her formative years in Branitz, of relationships and correspondences, of influence, education, and social presence. The open-air exhibition and the quest The Lady(s) of the House open a precise yet sensuous approach to a historical figure deeply inscribed in the memory of the place.

Branitz as a total work of art

The tour shows why Branitz can be read as a total work of art: as an interplay of garden art, architecture, collecting culture, and museum education. The visitor center and the park facilities connect historical perspectives with cultural education. Those who look closely recognize the handwriting of a curated landscape, where nature, staging, and history interweave.

Atmosphere for the evening

The PÜCKLER.LOUNGE is expressly aimed at culture enthusiasts who wish to experience knowledge not dryly, but atmospherically. A relaxed evening outdoors, exciting insights from the curatorship, and stimulating conversations create an aesthetic experience that combines research and enjoyment. Cool drinks from the Cavalierhaus restaurant round off the tour.

Conclusion

This evening in Branitz combines art history, museum knowledge, and park romance into an extraordinary art experience. Those who want to experience the special exhibitions of the theme year in their full depth should visit this tour live. It is precisely on-site that the special effect of landscape, memory, and exhibition design unfolds in full intensity.