When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition begins on 22.06.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz in Cottbus.

How much is the entrance fee?

According to the event information, the entrance fee for adults is 11 Euros, reduced 8 Euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

Where is the event location?

The exhibition takes place at the Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz, Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

Is the exhibition accessible?

The castle is not fully accessible according to museum information due to the steps. However, the park offers wheelchair access and further accessibility information.

Are there guided tours?

The museum regularly offers guided tours and educational programs. For current times and special formats, it is worth checking the official website.

How do I get there best?

You can reach Cottbus by bus and train. The museum also provides information on how to get there by car and on the cycling network.

Rediscovering Lucie Pückler: An Exhibition Full of Letters, Spaces, and History

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) of the House. A Quest for Traces
Start: 2026-06-22T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-22T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Lucie Pückler in Focus: A Quest for Traces through Branitz Castle

The special exhibition The Lady(s) of the House. A Quest for Traces brings the life of Lucie von Pückler-Muskau into focus at the Pückler Museum Park & Branitz Castle. The exhibition opens a cultural-historical perspective between biographical reconstruction, courtly lifestyle, and the special exhibition atmosphere of a castle that itself becomes a historical document.

A Castle as a Space of Remembrance

At Branitz Castle, visitors encounter not just a princess but an intellectual personality who contemporaries described as wise, sensitive, and energetic. The exhibition presents what remains of her on-site: selected furniture, Asian art, and above all, letters. These documents impart an intimate, almost literary depth to the art experience and open a view of networks, self-understanding, and representation in the 19th century.

Women’s Biographies between History and Culture

The preliminary reporting for the thematic year WOMEN'S EMPIRE Branitz shows how much Lucie Pückler shaped the total work of art that is Branitz. The exhibition tells not only of a famous wife but also of the women who lived in the castle after her death, such as Louise Isabelle de Constant Rebecque. This broadens the perspective from a single biography to a multifaceted cultural history of female presence in the nobility.

Curatorial Strength and Museum Education

For art and culture enthusiasts, the charm of the exhibition lies in the interplay of original objects, historical spatial impact, and museum mediation. Branitz Castle combines architecture, collection objects, and cultural memory into an aesthetic experience that is enriching for both first-time visitors and experts in Prussian and landscape artistic history. The educational offerings of the house and the guided tours additionally make the tour a lively cultural conveyance.

Visit in Historical Ambiance

The exhibition invites one to reassess the world behind the famous names: as a space of female agency, societal role models, and material culture. Those who want to experience history not just by reading but in its original context will find a compelling reason to visit Cottbus here.

Conclusion: The Lady/s of the House. A Quest for Traces promises an intelligent, atmospheric, and detailed exhibition about Lucie Pückler and life in Branitz Castle. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wishes to experience art, culture, and women's history as a vibrant artistic experience.