When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on July 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will be on display in Branitz until August 17, 2026.

How much is the admission fee?

Admission costs 4 euros for adults, 3 euros reduced. Children and young people up to 18 years can enter for free.

Where is the exhibition located?

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

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, particularly due to the school access, the images, and fashion collages, the visit is well suited for families and young visitors.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

The park is easily accessible, but the Schloss Branitz is unfortunately not completely accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs.

What is the best way to get to Branitz?

Travel by bus from Cottbus main station with line 10 to the Branitz Schloss stop is possible. Cycling paths also lead directly to the grounds.

Young Art Meets Lucie von Pückler: Branitz Showcases Fashion, Memory, and Fantasy

Name: Special Exhibition: Joy of Life and Fun of Fashion. Women Then and Now
Start: 2026-07-04T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-04T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

A Young Art Experience in Historic Branitz

The special exhibition Joy of Life and Fun of Fashion. Women Then and Now brings contemporary art, historical reflection, and museum education into a vibrant dialogue. In the Coach House of the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz, students from the Carl-Blechen-Elementary School Cottbus showcase their perspectives on fashion, femininity, and ways of life between yesterday and today.

Fashion as a Visual Language, Memory as Presence

The young works create an astonishingly direct exhibition atmosphere: drawings, paintings, and fashion collages transform historical models into personal images of a new generation. On the occasion of the 250th birthday of Princess Lucie von Pückler, not only is it illustrated here, but interpreted. The result is an aesthetic experience between fantasy, identity, and cultural education.

A Museum That Opens Historical Spaces to the Present

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz is one of the most significant cultural locations in Brandenburg. The castle, the park, and the collection combine garden art, living culture, and art history into a total artwork. In this context, the student exhibition gains special tension: It relates the historical figure Lucie von Pückler to current ideas of style, self-image, and social role.

Young Perspectives on Art and Society

It is precisely the combination of school creativity and museum context that makes this special exhibition remarkable. The works of children and adolescents show how cultural education can have an impact: with openness, vivid colors, and thoughtful observation. Visitors do not experience a distant display but a direct look at the question of how art makes biographies, role models, and fashion as expressions of the spirit of the times readable.

Branitz as a Place of Discovery

A visit is worthwhile not only for art enthusiasts but also for families, school classes, and everyone who appreciates exhibitions with educational value. The combination of historical architecture, castle ambiance, and new presentation creates a special spatial effect. Thus, the tour through Branitz becomes a quiet, inspiring art experience with educational value.

Conclusion: This special exhibition connects historical memory with fresh, young visual language and makes a visit to Branitz appealing. Those who want to experience art, museums, and cultural education in an extraordinary ensemble should not miss this exhibition.