When does the special exhibition take place?

On 20.06.2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz.

What is the admission price?

Admission costs €11 for adults, €8 reduced including castle entry. Children and young people up to 18 years are free.

Where is the event location?

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

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

Castle Branitz is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users due to steps. A wheelchair can be borrowed for the park walk during opening hours.

What topics are central?

The exhibition is dedicated to Lucie von Pückler-Muskau, her life in Branitz, and the women who lived in the castle after her. Among other things, furniture, Asian art, and letters can be seen.

Are there official online channels?

Yes, the foundation and the city of Cottbus operate official online channels. The sources list refers to the verified pages.

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

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) of the House. A Quest for Traces
Start: 2026-06-20T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

An exhibition about Lucie von Pückler and the female history of Branitz

At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz, the special exhibition The Lady(s) of the House. A Quest for Traces offers a sensitive look at the women who have shaped the cultural memory of the house. At the center is Lucie von Pückler-Muskau, praised by contemporaries for her intelligence, emotion, and negotiation skills, whose life and impact can be traced through furniture, Asian art, and letters.

An art experience between biography, space, and memory

The exhibition combines historical research with an atmospheric examination of works. In the rooms of Castle Branitz, a narrative curation unfolds that not only showcases objects but makes visible worlds of life. The preserved letters in particular provide immediate access to the language, attitudes, and social standing of the 19th century.

Women’s roles in courtly and private spaces

A special appeal of this presentation lies in its cultural-historical perspective: It follows the traces of those ladies who lived in the castle after the death of the princess, including Louise Isabelle de Constant Rebecque. Thus, the exhibition becomes an aesthetic experience about continuity, memory, and the often-overlooked female presence in the history of a house.

Branitz as a total work of art

The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hermann Fürst von Pückler-Muskau and his long-time partner Lucie von Pückler-Muskau. The place itself is regarded as an important total work of art combining garden art, architecture, interior design, and collections. In this setting, the special exhibition gains particular depth: interior, object, and landscape enter into a dense dialogue.

Why a visit is worthwhile

For those who want to not only see art history but also experience it in space, this exhibition offers narrative power, historical sources, and a clear museum pedagogical perspective. The art experience is aimed at visitors interested in biographies, courtly culture, letter writing, and the history of women in the 19th century.

Conclusion: This special exhibition opens a clever, sensuous, and historically grounded view of life in Branitz. It invites you to discover the traces of the princess and other ladies of the house in the original location. A live visit promises not only insight but also a rich aesthetic experience at Castle Branitz.