When does the special exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs on 22.06.2026 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz in Cottbus.

How much is the admission fee?

The admission fee is 11 Euros for adults, reduced 8 Euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

Where is the venue located?

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

Is the museum barrier-free?

The Branitz Park is accessible by wheelchair. However, Branitz Castle itself is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users due to steps.

Are there guided tours or museum educational offerings?

The museum offers mediation, research, and inclusive formats. For special tours and further offerings, direct contact with the museum is recommended.

How long should one plan for the visit?

Sufficient time is worthwhile for the exhibition, castle, and park. Especially the connection of indoor spaces and landscape makes the visit an intense art experience.

Special Exhibition The Lady(s) of the House

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) 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

Discovering Lucie von Pückler and the Women's World of Branitz anew

The special exhibition The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz offers a precious view of those female life worlds that shape the historical ensemble. At the center is Lucie von Pückler-Muskau, whose education, judgment, and energy have already been highlighted in contemporary voices.

An Art Experience between Biography and Spatial History

Branitz is not just a museum, but a total work of art made up of landscape, architecture, and memory. The exhibition connects the viewing of works, cultural history, and personal history into an impressive narrative about ownership, representation, and women's scope of action in the 19th century.

Objects, Letters, and the Atmosphere of the Castle

On display are the finest furniture, Asian arts, and above all numerous letters that tell of relationships, education, and social networks. Especially in the castle atmosphere, these objects unfold a special aura: wood, paper, porcelain, and ambient light allow the exhibition atmosphere to appear quiet and focused.

Women's Lives after Lucie: Further Traces in the Castle

The exhibition widens the view beyond Lucie and recalls ladies who lived in the castle after her death, including Louise Isabelle de Constant Rebecque. This creates an art-historically and socially multi-layered exhibition that raises questions of memory, origin, and cultural education.

Guided Tours, Museum Education, and Access

The Fürst Pückler Museum sees itself as a place of learning and experience, with research, mediation, and inclusive offerings. The Branitz Park is wheelchair accessible, but the castle itself is unfortunately not barrier-free due to steps. Sufficient time is recommended for a concentrated visit to the exhibition, castle, and park walk.

Conclusion

This special exhibition combines historical research with sensual viewing of the works and makes Lucie von Pückler visible as a strong personality. Anyone interested in art history, castle culture, and the hidden chapters of women's history should definitely experience Branitz live now.