How long will the special exhibition be on display?

According to the event entry, the exhibition will be open until August 17, 2026.

What is the admission fee?

The admission fee for the special exhibition is listed as 4 Euros for adults and 3 Euros reduced; children and young people up to 18 years have free admission.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz in Cottbus, in the area of the Kutscherhaus or the castle ensemble.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, the presentation is based on works by students and is particularly suitable for families, school classes, and culture-interested visitors.

Are there any details about guided tours or workshops?

The event entry does not mention any special guided tours or workshops for the special exhibition. Current museum educational offerings may follow via the museum.

Is the museum accessible?

There are indications of limited accessibility for Schloss Branitz; specific access questions should be clarified directly with the museum before visiting.

Children's Art Meets Lucie's Fashion World and Makes Branitz a Lively Museum Experience

Name: Special Exhibition: Joy of Life and Fashion Fun. Women Yesterday and Today
Start: 2026-08-10T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-17T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

When Children's Eyes Tell Fashion History Anew

At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz, the special exhibition Joy of Life and Fashion Fun. Women Yesterday and Today creates a poetic dialogue between the past and the present. The works of the students from Carl-Blechen-Grundschule open a view on Princess Lucie von Pückler and her world: on clothing as an expression of attitude, on life concepts as a cultural trace, and on the exhibition as an aesthetic experience between history and the present.

Fashion as a Mirror of Time

The presentation in the Kutscherhaus combines contemporary art with museum pedagogical curiosity. In imaginative images and fashion collages, the young designers approach the questions that make any good exhibition strong: How did women live in the past? What role models shaped their appearance? And how does the image of femininity change in another era? Thus, the examination of the works becomes a lively access to cultural history and art education.

Lucie von Pückler as a Historical Figure

The starting point of the exhibition is the 250th birthday of Princess Lucie von Pückler. The exhibition not only focuses on her biography but also on what has remained of her on-site: furniture, Asian artifacts, and letters. This connection makes the curation in Branitz so appealing. Historical legacy and young artistic intervention meet on an equal level and open a multifaceted interpretation of memory culture.

Childlike Imagination Meets Art Historical Context

The younger children draw and paint their great role model, while the older ones place Lucie in the context of historical and contemporary fashion. This creates an artistic experience that consciously works with contrasts: between textile and paper, between past and present, between private imagination and public exhibition. The images speak of empathy, identification, and an open cultural education that can only arise in real museum spaces.

Branitz as a Place of Atmosphere

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz provides the suitable exhibition atmosphere. The ensemble in the Robinienweg location combines castle, park, and museum education into a place where art, landscape, and history intertwine. Those who walk through the rooms experience not only exhibits but also spatial effects, light guidance, and the special resonance space of a historical museum location.

Conclusion

This special exhibition shows how inspiring the encounter of children's art, fashion history, and biography can be. Joy of Life and Fashion Fun invites visitors to rethink images of women and to experience the story of Lucie von Pückler in Branitz directly. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate art education, museum culture, and a sensitive exhibition with depth.