When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition begins on 15.08.2026 at 10:00 AM and is on view until 17.08.2026.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission is 4 Euros, reduced 3 Euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free entry.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes, the presentation is particularly suitable for families and young visitors, as student works and cultural education are the focus.

Is the visit accessible?

The museum provides information for guests with mobility limitations. For details, the official website of the house is recommended.

Are there tours or educational offers?

Yes, the house offers tours and educational programs. Current dates and booking options are available on the official website.

Children's Art Meets Fashion History: Branitz Reinterprets Lucie von Pückler

Name: Special Exhibition: Joy of Life and Fashion Fun. Women Then and Now
Start: 2026-08-15T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-17T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

When Children's Perspectives Meet Fashion History

The special exhibition Joy of Life and Fashion Fun. Women Then and Now at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz combines contemporary art, cultural education, and a fresh perspective on female role models. Students from Carl-Blechen-Elementary School translate historical models, fashion, and ways of life into drawings and collages, developing their own aesthetic language between fantasy and research.

Young Art as Lively Engagement with Works

In the coach house, an art experience is created that does not allow historical materials to freeze in a museum context, but instead puts them into motion. The children's works show how colorful visual spaces grow from observation, memory, and imagination. The special power of the exhibition lies precisely in this connection of painting, collage, and fashion references: it makes visible how art education leads to personal creativity.

Lucie von Pückler as a Cultural Inspirational Figure

On the occasion of the 250th birthday of Princess Lucie von Pückler, the exhibition focuses on a historical personality whose world of life still resonates culturally today. The young artists relate Lucie to questions of self-image, elegance, societal role, and changing fashion. Thus, a dialogue emerges between eras and present times, between courtly representation and childlike imagination.

Spaces, Colors, and Exhibition Atmosphere

The presentation unfolds its effect within the unique setting of Branitz, where park, castle, and museum form a dense cultural ensemble. The exhibition thrives on the proximity of the works, the materiality of the paper, the lightness of the collage, and the openness of the child’s perspective. Those who linger here experience not just a show but an aesthetic experience that connects education and emotion.

Conclusion

Joy of Life and Fashion Fun. Women Then and Now is an inviting place for all who wish to discover art from a new perspective. The exhibition shows how lively museum education can be when historical themes meet the language of the present. A visit to Branitz is worthwhile for families, art lovers, and anyone wishing to experience an inspiring exhibition with cultural depth.