When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 22.06.2026 at 10:00 AM and runs until 5:00 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

According to the event information, admission for adults costs 11 euros, reduced 8 euros. Children and youths up to 18 years have free admission.

Where exactly is the venue located?

The venue is the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz at Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

Are there guided tours or educational programs?

The foundation offers guided tours. Registration is required for groups, and educational offerings are also part of the museum.

Is the castle accessible for people with disabilities?

Branitz Castle is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs. There are barrier-free options and assistance available in the park.

Am I allowed to take photographs in the exhibition?

Photography is only allowed for private purposes and without flash. Publication on the internet is not permitted.

Rediscover Lucie von Pückler in the Atmospheric Branitz Castle

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady/ Ladies of the House. A Search for Traces
Start: 2026-06-22T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-22T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Lucie von Pückler at Branitz Castle: A Search for Traces between Letters, Furniture, and Memory

The special exhibition The Lady/ Ladies of the House. A Search for Traces takes visitors into the life world of Lucie von Pückler-Muskau and focuses on those women whose presence has shaped Branitz Castle. The exhibition highlights biography, correspondence, and objects that narrate impressive education, agency, and societal roles in the 19th century. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/))

A Portrait of Women's Cultural History

The exhibition not only tells of a historical personality but also about a network of relationships, expectations, and cultural self-presentation. Lucie von Pückler-Muskau appears as a woman of intelligence and feeling, whose letters, furniture, and Asian artifacts imbue the space with an individual signature. Thus, a broader examination of works is created: not through canvas and sculpture but through things, spaces, and traditions. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/))

Castle Rooms as a Historical Stage

Prince Pückler began remodeling Branitz Castle in 1846; the interior spaces with Oriental-patterned wallpapers, silk damask, and furniture designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel form the aesthetic framework for the exhibition. It is precisely this exhibition atmosphere that makes the visit special: architecture, interior, and collection merge into a dense artistic experience that combines art historical context with sensual experience. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/schloss-branitz/?utm_source=openai))

Objects with Biographical Radiance

According to the preliminary report, the exhibition features primarily the finest furniture, Asian artifacts, and many letters. The presentation thereby opens access to cultural education, which goes far beyond mere information: It shows how female life worlds, educational ideals, and representation in the nobility of the 19th century materialize. Those interested in curation, collection history, and historical interiors will find rich illustrative material here. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/))

Branitz as a Place of Landscape and Memory Culture

The Museum Park and Branitz Castle itself represents international garden art: The park is regarded as Pückler's masterpiece, while the castle stands as a condensed expression of an extraordinary life world. The special exhibition fits into this cultural topography and deepens the view of the people behind the Branitz myth. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/der-branitzer-park/?utm_source=openai))

Visiting, Tours, and Services

The exhibition is part of the regular museum visit at Branitz Castle. Group tours can be arranged by appointment; the house also points out its accessibility offers, though the castle is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs. Photography is permitted only for private purposes and without flash as per visitor regulations. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/fuehrungen/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The Lady/ Ladies of the House. A Search for Traces promises an elegant, cleverly composed special exhibition that balances biographical closeness and art historical depth. Those wanting to rediscover Branitz Castle as a place of history, interiors, and feminine memory should schedule this event firmly. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to experience art, culture, and historical spaces in their original form. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-65/))