When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for 11.07.2026 at 10:00 am. The end is planned for 5:00 pm.

How much is the admission fee?

According to the current ticket information, admission for adults costs 11 euros, reduced 8 euros; children and teenagers up to 18 years have free entry.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

The Branitz Park is wheelchair accessible. The castle itself is not accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

The museum offers guided tours and educational formats. Current dates and bookings are subject to the foundation's information.

What are the opening hours?

For the castle, the opening hours for the 2026 season are Wednesday to Monday 10 am to 5 pm; closed on Tuesdays.

Branitz Tells Women's History: Rediscover Lucie von Pückler in the Castle

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady/ies of the House. A Quest for Traces
Start: 2026-07-11T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-11T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

A Quest for Traces in the Heart of Branitz: Rediscovering Lucie von Pückler

The special exhibition The Lady/ies of the House. A Quest for Traces at the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz focuses on Princess Lucie von Pückler-Muskau and opens a view into female life worlds, representation, and memory in the 19th century. The exhibition tells the story of a woman who was praised by her contemporaries for her intelligence, her sensitivity, and her negotiation skills, and shows what remains of her presence in Branitz to this day. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-67/))

A Castle as a Biographical Resonance Space

Branitz is more than a historical site. The complete work of art consisting of garden, architecture, and interior design forms the sensory framework for an exhibition that intertwines biography and cultural history. Between furniture, Asiatic art, and letters, an exhibition atmosphere is created in which the contemplation of works becomes a quest for traces and private history connects with courtly representation. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-67/))

Lucie von Pückler: Personality, Education, Influence

The exhibition links to Lucie's historical significance, described by contemporaries as exceptionally intelligent and witty. In dialogue with Hermann von Pückler, one of the great European garden artists and travel writers, it becomes apparent how much Branitz was also shaped by female achievements. This is where the art-historical appeal of this preliminary report lies: it directs attention to a perspective that has long been too little visible in memory culture. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-67/))

Objects, Letters, and the Language of Things

According to advance announcements, among other things, the most beautiful furniture, Asiatic art, and numerous letters will be on display. Such objects are not mere additions, but sources of cultural education: they tell of taste, networks, mobility, and self-presentation. Those who engage with this exhibition will experience a subtle connection between museum education, historical research, and aesthetic experience. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-67/))

Visitor Experience at the Museum Park & Castle Branitz

The Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz is located at Robinienweg 5 in Cottbus. The castle is open in the 2026 season from Wednesday to Monday from 10 am to 5 pm, closed on Tuesdays. The Branitz Park is wheelchair accessible; however, due to stairs, the castle itself is not barrier-free. Barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces are provided. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/oeffnungszeiten/))

Conclusion

This special exhibition promises a concentrated artistic experience between castle history, female biography, and cultural-historical quest for traces. Anyone wishing to rediscover Lucie von Pückler, the rooms of Branitz, and the language of historical objects should visit the exhibition live and engage in a quiet, intense encounter with history. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-67/))