Special Exhibition in Branitz: Joy of Life and Fashion Fun as Art Experience

A poetic view on fashion, memory, and present

On July 19, 2026, a small special exhibition will encounter a grand idea at the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz: Children from the Carl-Blechen-Grundschule translate the themes of fashion, role models, and living environments into imaginative images and collages. The presentation in the Coach House is designed as a contemporary intervention, linking historical perspectives with today's visual language. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/?occ=2026-07-02))

When history comes to life

The occasion is the 250th birthday of Princess Lucie of Pückler. The young works deal with role models, wishes, and the transformation of social concepts. It is precisely this combination of biographical memory, aesthetic education, and personal creativity that makes the exhibition appealing. It shows how art education in the museum takes young perspectives seriously and inscribes them into a historical space. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/?occ=2026-07-02))

Between fashion collage and museum space

Those seeking an art experience in Branitz will not encounter a classic display cabinet here, but a finely set exhibition situation. The works in the Coach House unfold their impact in dialogue with the place: drawing, painting, and collage meet the aura of a significant landscape and cultural monument. The Coach House thus becomes a place for viewing works, where questions about style, identity, and female life worlds become particularly tangible. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/?occ=2026-07-02))

Branitz as a cultural resonance space

The venue itself enhances the exhibition atmosphere: The Branitz Park is considered the pinnacle of landscape garden art with its earth modulations, watercourses, and zoned garden composition, as well as a garden monument of international significance. The castle and park form a total work of art, ideally suited for cultural education and multifaceted museum visits. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/der-branitzer-park/))

Visit with an eye for detail

The special exhibition will be on display until August 17, 2026. The castle and visitor center are open from Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM from April to October 2026, closed on Tuesdays; the park is accessible year-round. Furthermore, there are accessibility indications for visitors, including wheelchair-accessible areas in the park and visitor center, as well as barrier-free restrooms. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/?occ=2026-07-02))

The conclusion is clear: This special exhibition combines school creativity, art-historical context, and the unique charm of Branitz into an inspiring art experience. Anyone interested in exhibitions, museum education, and cultural education should experience this event live. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/?occ=2026-07-02))

Official channels of the Prince Pückler Museum Park and Castle Branitz:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/branitzerpark_sfpm
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/parkundschlossbranitz
• YouTube: no official profile found
• Website: https://www.pueckler-museum.de/

Sources:

• City of Cottbus/Chóśebuz - Special Exhibition: Joy of Life and Fashion Fun. Women Yesterday and Today (Copy)
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - Press releases
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - The Branitz Park
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - Branitz Castle
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - Opening hours
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - Accessibility