When does the special exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 27.08.2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much is the entrance fee?

According to the current price information, the entrance fee for adults is 11 Euro, reduced 8 Euro, children and teenagers up to 18 years have free entry.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Are there tours or mediation offers?

The house offers educational and tour offers; further information about this exhibition is available through the museum.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

The visitor center and the park are accessible, but the castle itself is not fully accessible and not suitable for wheelchair users.

How do I get there best?

Travel is possible via Cottbus; on-site, there are directions to the address at Robinienweg 5 as well as indications for the visitor center and park.

Lucie von Pückler in Branitz: A Sensitive Search for Traces Full of History

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces
Start: 2026-08-27T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-27T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Discovering Lucie von Pückler anew: An exhibition between power, education, and memory

At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz, the special exhibition The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces sheds light on a woman who has long remained in the shadows of cultural history, now stepping forward with new clarity. The exhibition follows Lucie von Pückler-Muskau as an educated, negotiable, and creative personality, making visible how closely her biography is connected to the comprehensive work of art in Branitz.

A Castle as a Space of Memory

Branitz is not a neutral exhibition venue but a historically charged space where architecture, interior, and collection intertwine. The special exhibition presents what remains of Lucie on site: furniture, Asian artifacts, and especially letters. These testimonies open an intimate reflection on her work, beyond the grand male historical narrative, making the exhibition a cultural-historical search for traces.

Biography as Cultural History

The presentation places Lucie von Pückler-Muskau as a strategically thinking woman at the center. The exhibition text connects to contemporary attributions while simultaneously demonstrating how limited such labels are. Those who engage with the exhibition experience a connection of biography, social history, and art historical context that deepens the view of the 19th century.

Objects, Letters, and the Aura of the Authentic

Particularly impressive is the closeness to the preserved items. Furniture, Asian objects, and written testimonies create a quiet, focused exhibition atmosphere. In the spatial impact of the castle, an aesthetic experience unfolds that does not rely on effects but on materiality, memory, and historical presence.

Branitz as a Place of Cultural Education

The exhibition is part of the theme year WOMEN'S EMPIRE and enhances the mediation with a clear cultural-educational added value. For art and history enthusiasts, the tour offers a rare opportunity to examine the role of women in castle and garden culture precisely. Thus, a art experience emerges that is simultaneously informative, sensual, and reflective.

Conclusion: A Search for Traces that Remains

The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces invites visitors to see Lucie von Pückler with new eyes and to interpret Branitz as a lively space of remembrance. Those who visit this exhibition gain insight into a fascinating female biography and experience castle culture at a high level. A visit is worthwhile for everyone who wishes to experience art history, cultural mediation, and historical atmosphere firsthand.