When does the exhibition start

The exhibition starts on 27.06.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz.

How much is the admission fee

The admission fee is 11 euros for adults. Reduced admission costs 8 euros, children and teenagers up to 18 years old are free.

Where does the exhibition take place

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

Is the museum suitable for tours and education

Yes. The foundation offers guided tours, park rallies, and educational programs for various target groups.

Is the exhibition indoors

Yes, the special exhibition takes place in Branitz Castle and is thus an indoor event.

Are there official social media channels

No clearly verifiable official profiles could be confirmed in the web search.

Lucie von Pückler is made visible and artistically narrated in Branitz

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady/ies of the House – A Trace Search
Start: 2026-06-27T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-12T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Rediscovering Lucie von Pückler: An Exhibition about Power, Education, and Memory

The special exhibition The Lady/ies of the House. A Trace Search at the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz focuses on Lucie von Pückler-Muskau and provides a profound insight into female agency in the 19th century. It showcases evidence of her life on site, including furniture, Asian art, and letters, complemented by a look at women who lived in the castle after her death. The exhibition is part of the thematic year WOMEN'S KINGDOM Branitz and is one of the central presentations of the 2026 season. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/?utm_source=openai))

A Princess between Spirit, Culture, and Organization

Lucie von Pückler-Muskau is portrayed not as a marginal figure, but as an intellectually influential personality. The exhibition connects to historical attributions such as intelligence and emotion and makes visible how closely her actions remain tied to Branitz Castle. In the museum's narrative, biography connects with cultural history, collection objects with memory, creating an artistic experience of rare intimacy. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/?utm_source=openai))

Objects, Letters, and the Atmosphere of the Castle

Particularly impressive is the focus on original transmissions: furniture, Asian art pieces, and especially letters bring the exhibition atmosphere to life. This is where the strength of the curation lies: from individual objects emerges a dense picture of living environment, taste, and social role at Branitz Castle. The museum itself sees itself as a place where artworks, furniture, books, paintings, sculptures, as well as extensive graphic and archival collections make European art and cultural history experienceable. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/?utm_source=openai))

Branitz as a Total Work of Art

Visitors to the exhibition enter not only a museum space but a historic ensemble of international significance. The castle is nestled in the Branitz park landscape, which is regarded as a masterpiece of Prince Pückler and described as a pinnacle of landscape gardening. This combination of architecture, park, and collection creates an aesthetic experience that intertwines art history, landscape culture, and memory culture. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/en/park-palace/branitz-park/?utm_source=openai))

Education and Visitor Experience

The Prince Pückler Museum Foundation offers diverse educational and mediation programs in Branitz, including guided tours, park rallies, as well as programs for children, elementary schools, and secondary schools. This creates a rich museum experience for visitors that goes beyond mere artwork contemplation and connects cultural education with place experience. Branitz Castle is regularly open during the season; moreover, guided tours take place on certain days. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/))

Conclusion

The Lady/ies of the House is an exhibition for all who want to experience women's biographies, cultural history, and the atmosphere of the castle in their full depth. Those interested in historical role models, letters, furniture art, and the world of the Pücklers will find a multifaceted reason to visit Branitz here. An appointment that is definitely worth attending live for art and history enthusiasts. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/?utm_source=openai))