When does the special exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 29.08.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Where is the event location?

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

What is the admission fee?

A specific price for the special exhibition was not clearly stated in the verified sources. A combo ticket is documented for the house; the exact event price remains open.

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

Yes, museum educational offerings and guided tours are documented for the foundation. Details regarding the special exhibition should be verified before visiting.

Is the location barrier-free?

The visitor center is barrier-free, and the park is largely accessible. There may be restrictions in some areas.

Where can I find current information?

The most reliable current information can be found on the official website of the Foundation Fürst Pückler Museum Park and Schloss Branitz.

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

Name: Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces
Start: 2026-08-29T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-29T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Lucie von Pückler in Focus: A Search for Traces at Branitz Castle

The special exhibition The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces brings the women of the Pückler family to light at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz. At the center is Lucie von Pückler-Muskau, born Lucie von Hardenberg-Reventlow, whose intelligence, education, and creative will were long underestimated by historians. The exhibition provides a precise look at letters, furniture, Asian artifacts, and portraits, making visible how personal life, political timelines, and cultural representation are closely interwoven within the castle. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Women at the Center of Branitz's Memory

Branitz not only tells the story of Fürst Pückler but also that of his partners, descendants, and creators. The exhibition follows this trail with museum education precision and positions Lucie as a strategic, educated, and action-oriented personality. Thus, the castle gains a new resonance space: The courtly living world transforms into a place of female biographies, networks, and cultural self-assertion. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Objects, Letters, and the Aura of Authenticity

The view of the preserved objects on site is particularly compelling. Furniture, personal letters, and selected artworks create a dense exhibition atmosphere where historical distance and immediate proximity come together. The contemplation of works here becomes an aesthetic experience: Not spectacular staging, but the quiet strength of things carries the narrative. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Branitz Castle as a Cultural Historical Memory Space

The museum also shows the Carl-Blechen collection of the city of Cottbus in the castle and positions Branitz as a place where garden art, painting, and residence culture intertwine. The historical park landscape with its scenic compositions, waterways, and architectural placements enhances the character of the visit as a holistic art experience. In this way, the special exhibition connects with the overarching cultural-historical profile of the house. ([museen-brandenburg.de](https://www.museen-brandenburg.de/museen/nach-themen/schlossmuseen/stiftung-fuerst-pueckler-museum-park-und-schloss-branitz?utm_source=openai))

Guided Tours, Education, and In-Depth Access

The Branitz house documents museum educational offerings, guided tours, and barrier-free access; the visitor center in the estate economy is barrier-free, and the park is largely accessible. The exhibition is therefore suitable for a visit with a calm tour as well as for an in-depth cultural-historical exploration. Those who experience the castle, collection, and park together gain a particularly multifaceted access to the history of the place. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Faltblatt_Tagung_Bodenreform_web_2025_05_12_2.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This special exhibition is more than a biographical approach: It opens the view on female perspectives, on the material traces of nobility, and on the cultural significance of Branitz as a museum location. Anyone who wants to connect art, history, and aesthetic experience will find a visit here that resonates and invites careful observation. ([mwfk.brandenburg.de](https://mwfk.brandenburg.de/mwfk/de/service/pressemitteilungen/ansicht/~09-04-2026-eroeffnung-themenjahr-branitz?utm_source=openai))