When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition is scheduled for 05.07.2026 starting at 10:00 AM and runs according to the official announcement in Branitz over a longer period in 2026.

How much is the admission?

Regular admission is 11 euros for adults. Reduced admission costs 8 euros, and children and teenagers up to 18 years have free entry.

Where is the exhibition located?

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

Is the castle wheelchair accessible?

Branitz Castle is unfortunately not fully accessible for wheelchair users due to steps. However, wheelchairs can be borrowed for the park during opening hours.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, the foundation offers guided tours and mediation offers. Tours for groups can be arranged in advance.

How much time should one plan for the visit?

For the exhibition and castle visit, it is recommended to allow sufficient time as the rooms, objects, and historical contexts should be experienced at a leisurely pace.

Branitz Unveils Lucie's Traces: An Exhibition Full of Style, History, and Emotion

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady/ies of the House. A Search for Traces
Start: 2026-07-05T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Lucie von Pückler in Focus: An Exhibition Between Power, Memory, and Splendor

The special exhibition The Lady/ies of the House. A Search for Traces at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz centers on a woman who has been too quietly told in the historical narrative: Lucie von Pückler-Muskau. Between castle rooms, letters, furniture, and Asian art, an artistic experience unfolds that not only leads biographically but also culturally historically deep into the 19th century.

A Castle Tells of Female Presence

The exhibition opens a view into a life world where representation, education, and relationship management were closely intertwined. The traces that have been preserved are primarily those that have remained on site: precious accessories, historical correspondences, and evidence of a princess who was described by contemporaries as intelligent, sensitive, and politically astute. Thus, a special kind of reflection on work emerges: not only of paintings or sculptures, but of life testimonies as historical material.

Branitz as a Gesamtkunstwerk

Branitz Castle is part of one of the most significant landscape and cultural ensembles in Germany. The exhibition fits into this exhibition atmosphere and demonstrates how closely architecture, room design, and collection history are intertwined. Those who walk through the rooms experience not only courtly living culture but also the curation of a memory space that makes women in Pückler's surroundings visible.

Letters, Furniture, and Asian Art as Historical Evidence

Particularly impressive are the letters that bring Lucie's voice closer, as well as selected objects from the castle's collection. They make it clear that history here does not remain abstract but becomes materially tangible. It is precisely this connection of originality, proximity to sources, and aesthetic experience that gives the exhibition its power: It leads right into the culture of the 19th century, to networks, interests, and life concepts of an extraordinary woman.

An Educational Offer for Art and Culture Enthusiasts

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park and Schloss Branitz Foundation sees itself as a place for learning and experience, offering opportunities for science, education, and cultural mediation. Accordingly, the special exhibition provides access that is both art-historically grounded and easily understandable. For visitors, a space opens up where museum education, historical research, and emotional approach come together.

Conclusion: An Exhibition that Makes History Visible

The Lady/ies of the House. A Search for Traces is more than a special exhibition: It is an invitation to read Branitz anew. Anyone interested in art history, castle culture, and female perspectives in the 19th century should not miss this date. On site, that special blend of knowledge, atmosphere, and discovery unfolds, making a museum visit unforgettable.