Special Exhibition The Lady(s) of the House at Branitz Castle: Experience Lucie von Pückler anew

Discover Lucie von Pückler anew: An exhibition full of letters, furniture, and memories

At Branitz Castle, starting from July 23, 2026, an exhibition will open that sharpens the view of Princess Lucie von Pückler and makes her role in the history of the site visible. The exhibition tells the story of the princess's life and showcases the traces that have remained on-site: precious furniture, Asian artifacts, and above all, letters. For the press coverage, it is particularly significant: The presentation is part of the theme year surrounding Lucie von Pückler, runs according to program notes until November 1, 2026, and is designated as free admission. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-64/))

A historical figure takes center stage

Lucie von Pückler is not in the shadow of a famous male figure here, but stands as an independent personality with education, character, and cultural impact. The exhibition begins with her biography and connects it to the living and collection history of Branitz. Thus, an art experience is created that not only informs but also makes the historical atmosphere of the castle tangible. ([radiodrei.de](https://www.radiodrei.de/programm/schema/sendungen/radio3_am_nachmittag/archiv/20260409_1600/radio3_aktuell_1610.html?utm_source=openai))

Objects that carry stories

The Branitz collections preserve artworks, everyday objects, documents, and books from the environment of the princely couple and the count family of Pückler. It is precisely in this context that the furniture, Asian artifacts, and written documents of the exhibition unfold their special effect: they make court culture, representation, and private life as an aesthetic experience readable. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/sammlungen/?utm_source=openai))

Branitz Castle as a historical resonance space

The castle itself amplifies the exhibition atmosphere: historical rooms, the collection tradition of the house, and the landscape art of the Branitz Park create a dense context. The ensemble counts among the most significant cultural sites of Lusatia and opens the view onto garden art, museum culture, and bourgeois-aristocratic worlds of life of the 19th century. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/der-branitzer-park/?utm_source=openai))

Visit, mediation, and orientation

For visitors, the exhibition is integrated into the regular opening hours of the castle: Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays. The museum also offers tours, educational information, and accessibility-related information; the park is accessible year-round. Thus, the date is suitable for both targeted artwork observation and a longer cultural stroll through Branitz. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/oeffnungszeiten/))

Those who bring art-historical curiosity will find here more than just an exhibition: a precisely curated search for traces of a woman whose significance for Branitz and its cultural history is being read anew. A visit is definitely worthwhile in person, as the connection of object, space, and history in the castle only unfolds its full effect on-site. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-die-dame-n-des-hauses-eine-spurensuche-64/))

Official channels of the Prince Pückler Museum Park and Branitz Castle:

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• Website: https://www.pueckler-museum.de/

Sources:

• City of Cottbus/Chóśebuz - Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces
• Prince Pückler Museum Park and Castle Branitz Foundation - Official Website
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - Opening Hours
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - Collections
• Prince Pückler Museum Foundation - The Branitz Park
• radio3 - Branitz Castle and Open Air in Pleasureground
• Museums Brandenburg - Prince Pückler Museum Castle and Marstall Branitz