When does the special exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on 22.08.2026 at 10:00 AM and is scheduled to run until 01.11.2026.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

How much is the admission fee?

For the combination ticket for the castle and visitor center, 9 euros for adults and 7 euros reduced are mentioned.

Is the building barrier-free?

Yes, the visitor center is documented as barrier-free. For other areas, it is advisable to inquire with the museum in advance.

Are there tours or mediation offers?

Yes, according to the official price and service regulations, there are tours of the castle and park as well as museum educational offers.

How long should one plan for the visit?

For the exhibition and the tour of the ensemble, at least half a day is recommended, especially when combining castle and park.

Lucie's Trace in Branitz: An Exhibition about Power, Memory, and Elegance

Name: Special Exhibition: "The Lady/s of the House. A Search for Traces"
Start: 2026-08-22T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Lucie von Pückler in the Light of Research: an Exhibition about Presence, Influence and Memory

At Branitz Castle, the special exhibition “The Lady/s of the House. A Search for Traces” offers a rare glimpse into Lucie von Pückler-Muskau and the female scopes of action in the environment of one of the most significant Prussian garden art works. The exhibition is part of the theme year “WOMEN’S EMPIRE” and runs from April 9 to November 1, 2026. It shows how closely biography, cultural history, and the total work of art Branitz are intertwined. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

A Princess between Letters, Furniture, and Intellectual Independence

The exhibition focuses on the documented traces of the princess: letters, selected furniture, and historical testimonies reveal a personality who was much more than the wife of a famous garden artist. The sources speak of Lucie's involvement in Branitz and her role as a supporting, shaping, and inspiring force in the castle's environment. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Branitz as a Total Work of Art

Visitors to the exhibition will not only experience an art encounter in the castle but also the dialogue with a place where architecture, garden art, and historical interior fitting interact. The castle belongs to the Prince Pückler Museum Park and Castle Branitz Foundation; the visitor center and the castle make the cultural-historical dimension of the site tangible. ([museen-brandenburg.de](https://www.museen-brandenburg.de/museen/nach-themen/schlossmuseen/stiftung-fuerst-pueckler-museum-park-und-schloss-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Exhibition Atmosphere with Historical Depth

The atmosphere of the exhibition promises a dense examination of the works: personal objects, written testimonies, and curated room sequences combine to create an aesthetic experience that sharpens the view of female perspectives in courtly culture. At the same time, the Branitz environment with its park, pleasure ground, and castle adds an impressive spatial impact to the thematic dimension. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Tours, Mediation and Museum Education

Branitz offers an extensive mediation program. According to the fee and usage regulations, there are tours of the castle and park, group offers, as well as museum educational formats. Therefore, the visit is suitable for art history enthusiasts as well as for visitors looking for a deeper approach to cultural mediation and museum education. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Anlage-1-ENO-Stand-2023.pdf))

Practical Information for the Visit

The exhibition takes place in the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz at Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus. For the combination ticket for the castle and visitor center, the official regulations mention 9 euros for adults and 7 euros reduced; free entry is also indicated there. The visitor center is barrier-free, and good accessibility is documented for the ensemble. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Anlage-1-ENO-Stand-2023.pdf))

A visit is worthwhile for all who understand art history not as a rigid chronicle, but as a living search for traces. This special exhibition opens the view for Lucie von Pückler, for the cultural memory of Branitz, and for the fine connections between collection, space, and memory. Those seeking historical depth and aesthetic experience should experience this exhibition live. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))