When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM and ends the same day at 5:00 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 11 Euro, reduced is 8 Euro. Children and youths up to 18 years have free admission.

Where is the venue located?

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

Are there guidelines for arrival?

Yes, arrival is possible, among other ways, by bus 10 to the Branitz Schloss stop. Bicycle paths also lead directly to the museum.

Is the museum accessible to the disabled?

Information regarding accessibility is provided on the museum's website. For specific needs, it is advisable to inquire with the house in advance.

How much time should one plan for the visit?

For the exhibition and the castle visit experience, it is advisable to set aside enough time, as the exhibition interacts with the historic site and its atmosphere.

Rediscover Lucie von Pückler: An Exhibition Full of Letters, Style, and History

Name: Special Exhibition: "The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces"
Start: 2026-07-16T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Lucie von Pückler in the Spotlight: An Exhibition about Influence, Style, and Memory

The special exhibition The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz focuses on Lucie von Pückler-Muskau, a figure who long remained in the shadow of her famous husband in cultural memory. The exhibition tells of education, networks, taste, and female agency in the 19th century, making it clear why Branitz would be hardly imaginable without Lucie. The exhibit opens on July 16, 2026, at Schloss Branitz in Cottbus. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-77/?utm_source=openai))

A Life Image Between Letters, Furniture, and Spiritual Presence

At the center is not only the biography of a princess but also the atmosphere of a lived house. The exhibition presents preserved furniture, Asian art, and especially letters, which testify to a life-world where representation and intimacy intertwine closely. From an art historical perspective, this offers a glimpse into courtly living culture, collection objects, and the quiet authority of a woman who shaped the cultural project of Branitz. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-77/?utm_source=openai))

Branitz as a Place of Landscape and Memory Art

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz is itself a total work of art: The Branitz Park is considered the pinnacle of landscape gardening and was designed by Hermann Fürst von Pückler-Muskau from 1846 as his masterpiece. The castle, park, and collections together create an extraordinary exhibition atmosphere in which architecture, landscaping, and cultural historical mediation intertwine. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/der-branitzer-park/))

An Artistic Experience for Explorers

The special exhibition is part of the theme year Women's Realm. Princess Lucie Pückler and expands the view of female roles in the 19th-century nobility and cultural milieu. Those who appreciate historical spatial effects, museum artifact observation, and cultural education will find a multifaceted artistic experience here between biography, object culture, and memory politics. Schloss Branitz not only presents an exhibition but a precisely curated search for traces of influence, taste, and networks. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Visit, Arrival, and Museum Experience

Schloss Branitz is located at Robinienweg 5 in 03042 Cottbus. Arrival is possible by bus 10 to the Branitz Schloss stop; cyclists can also easily reach the museum via the regional cycle network. According to current information, the house opens from Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed on Tuesdays. The visitor parking lot at Kastanienallee 29 is subject to charges. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/anreise/))

For art lovers and those interested in cultural history, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to rediscover Lucie von Pückler beyond familiar legends. Anyone intrigued by women's and cultural history, castle interiors, and the aesthetics of historical collections should experience this search for traces live. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-77/?utm_source=openai))