When does the special exhibition take place?

On June 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

Adults pay €11.00, reduced entry costs €8.00. Children and adolescents up to 18 years have free admission.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

Is the museum accessible?

The park is largely accessible, but the castle itself is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users due to the steps.

Is there information about arrival?

Yes, the arrival is possible by bus 10 to the stop Branitz Schloss. Cycling paths also lead directly to the park.

What does the exhibition show?

It tells about the life of Princess Lucie von Pückler and presents selected furniture, Asian art, and letters, as well as other women's biographies from the castle context.

The Lady/ies of the House

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady/ies of the House. A Search for Traces
Start: 2026-06-21T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-21T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

A Search for Traces of Lucie von Pückler and the Women of Branitz

The special exhibition The Lady/ies of the House. A Search for Traces at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz dedicates itself on June 21, 2026, to a woman whose education, personality, and influence in the 19th century reached far beyond the private sphere. At the center is Lucie von Pückler-Muskau, née von Hardenberg, whom the museum identifies as a long-time partner of the prince and a shaping figure of his life and cultural history. The presentation combines work examination, biography, and cultural-historical contextualization into an intense artistic experience. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-sonderausstellung_die_dame_n_des_hauses_eine_spurensuche-62.html))

Lucie von Pückler as a Spiritual and Social Force

The exhibition speaks not only to courtly representation but also to the atmosphere of an educated woman, whose letters, furniture, and Asian art allow for new interpretations within the context of the castle. Contemporary attributions such as intelligence and emotion mark the tension between sensibility, judgment, and social presence. It is precisely this tension that gives the exhibition its aesthetic density and makes the history of Branitz as a family, cultural, and memory history experienceable. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-sonderausstellung_die_dame_n_des_hauses_eine_spurensuche-62.html))

Objects, Letters, and the Materiality of Memory

The exhibition showcases what remains of Lucie on site: selected furniture, Asian art, and above all, letters. These items open up views into private spaces, travel experiences, and networks of the 19th century. In the museum's staging, they do not appear merely as precious objects, but as historical sources that provide insight into living environments, taste, and social roles. Those interested in exhibition curation, art history, and cultural education will find a precisely told approach to an extraordinary woman here. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-sonderausstellung_die_dame_n_des_hauses_eine_spurensuche-62.html))

Branitz as a Total Work of Art

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz is committed to a total work of art: castle, park, collections, library, and photo archive interconnect. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hermann von Pückler-Muskau and Lucie, showing paintings, sculptures, graphic and archive collections, as well as objects from princely possession. In the summer, works by Carl Blechen and his environment complement the perspective on landscape, light, and romantic imagery. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/museum/))

Visiting, Atmosphere, and Communication

The exhibition takes place at Schloss Branitz and can be combined with a walk through the park. The museum expressly sees itself as a place of learning and experience and offers educational formats as well as accessibility-related information for visitors. Note: The castle is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users due to the steps; the park itself is largely experienceable in an accessible manner. For arrival, bus 10 to the stop Branitz Schloss is recommended. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/barrierefreiheit/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This special exhibition promises a finely composed artistic experience between biography, object culture, and castle history. Those who want to discover Lucie von Pückler not just as a historical figure but as a cultural actor should experience this search for traces live. It opens new perspectives on the house Branitz, on female education in the 19th century, and on the quiet elegance of historical exhibition spaces. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-sonderausstellung_die_dame_n_des_hauses_eine_spurensuche-62.html))