When does the exhibition in Amberg run?

The special exhibition starts on April 26, 2026, and runs until January 10, 2027.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Amberg City Museum, Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission to the Amberg City Museum is €6. Discounts are possible according to the museum.

Are there tours for the exhibition?

Yes, the museum offers public tours and further educational formats such as short tours with work examination.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Partially. The historical building is only limited in accessibility, but central areas and the Prechtl section are accessible by elevator.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Yes, photography without flash is generally allowed. Different rules may apply for special exhibitions.

Prechtl in Amberg: An Exhibition Full of Drawing, Spirit, and Memory

Name: Faces. Times. History(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-04-26T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-11T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Michael Mathias Prechtl in Amberg: An anniversary exhibition full of drawing power and intellectual precision

On the occasion of Michael Mathias Prechtl's 100th birthday, the Amberg City Museum focuses on the work of the painter, draftsman, and illustrator born in Amberg in a major special exhibition. The presentation runs from April 26, 2026, to January 10, 2027, and offers new perspectives on an artist whose sharpness, wit, and historical sensitivity reached far beyond his hometown. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Art as Thinking in Images

Prechtl is regarded as a distinctive observer of his time: His works combine drawing mastery, narrative condensation, and art historical reflection. The exhibition explores this tension and shows how closely present, memory, and iconographic tradition are intertwined in his work. In Amberg, this artistic examination unfolds a special power, as the artist's biographical background remains palpable. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Between Dürer Reception and Modern Visual Language

A central theme of the exhibition is Prechtl's engagement with Albrecht Dürer and art history. In 1970, the artist traveled to the Netherlands and playfully took up ideas and travel sketches made by Dürer there. This blend of lightness and erudition makes Prechtl's visual world so attractive even today and explains his international resonance, including works for The New York Times and Der Spiegel. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

Rare Works, New Insights

The Amberg City Museum presents the anniversary exhibition with works from the estate as well as loans from private collections. Especially valuable is the presentation of works that have not been publicly displayed for a long time. The curation focuses on a concentrated view of lesser-known aspects of the oeuvre, deepening the understanding of Prechtl's significance as a painter, draftsman, and illustrator. ([oberpfalz.de](https://www.oberpfalz.de/veranstaltungen/vernissage-koepfe-zeiten-geschichten-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100-geburtstag/?utm_source=openai))

Education, Tours, and Cultural Education

The museum accompanies the exhibition with public tours, short tours, and other formats of cultural education. These include a public tour for adults, an art snack with work examination, as well as lectures and events related to the anniversary. This makes the exhibition not only an art experience but also a place for intense aesthetic experiences and museum educational dissemination. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

The Amberg City Museum as a Lively Exhibition Venue

The Amberg City Museum is located at Zeughausstraße 18 in 92224 Amberg and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM; it is closed on Mondays. The accessibility is limited in the historical building, but central exhibition areas like the Prechtl section are accessible by elevator. Photography without flash is generally permitted, and larger bags are stored at the cloakroom. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/besucherinfo/oeffnungszeiten-und-eintrittspreise?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This exhibition is more than an anniversary: It is a focused encounter with an artist who uniquely combines image history, cultural criticism, and drawing elegance. Those wishing to rediscover Michael Mathias Prechtl will find in Amberg a place for deepening, inspiration, and lively examination of his work. A visit is definitely worthwhile – especially for those who want to not just see art, but understand it. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))