How long does the exhibition run?

The special exhibition runs from April 26, 2026, to January 10, 2027.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

The historic building is only partially accessible. However, the special exhibition is reachable via elevator and lift.

Are there guided tours for the exhibition?

Yes, there are public tours, curator-led tours, group tours, and other mediation formats.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography without flash is permitted. For special exhibitions, individual rules may vary.

How much does it cost to visit?

No additional costs are mentioned for the special exhibition in the provided dataset. The regular museum prices apply unless a different promotion is specified.

Prechtl in Amberg: An exhibition full of drawing, spirit, and memory

Name: Faces. Times. History(s). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-06-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-17T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

A jubilee that brings Amberg's art history to new light

With the special exhibition Faces. Times. History(s). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday, the Amberg City Museum places one of the most idiosyncratic draftsmen and illustrators of the 20th century at the center of an impressive examination of his work. The exhibition opens on April 26, 2026, and runs until January 10, 2027, at the Amberg City Museum. It connects originals from the estate with loans and situates Prechtl's visual language in a new, smart museological context. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Between drawing, spirit, and present

Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in 1926 in Amberg and died in 2003 in Nuremberg, is considered one of the defining German painters, draftsmen, and illustrators of his generation. The museum describes him as an internationally renowned artist whose work is characterized by meticulous sketches, precise observation, and a blend of lightness and scholarly depth. This very tension makes his art so exciting for an aesthetic experience with depth today. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Originals, media stations, and inclusive mediation

The exhibition not only shows works from private collections and from the estate but also interactive media and participation stations created in cooperation with the OTH Amberg. A tactile model of a central work, texts in easy language, and videos in German sign language enhance the art experience and open the presentation to different approaches. Thus, curation becomes cultural education in the best sense here. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Prechtl in dialogue with the museum

The exhibition is particularly striking in conjunction with the permanent exhibition A Tribute to Michael Mathias Prechtl. The Amberg City Museum possesses the most extensive collection of Prechtl originals in a permanent exhibition in Germany; since 2025, the artistic estate of the city has also been included. This gives the special exhibition a unique authority and depth, as it does not merely show in isolation but rather tells a story from a developed collection. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/stadtmuseum/abteilungen/a-tribute-to-michael-mathias-prechtl))

Space, light, and museum educational quality

The exhibition atmosphere in the Amberg City Museum combines historical architecture with modern mediation. The building is only partially barrier-free, but the special exhibition is accessible via elevator and lift; photography without a flash is allowed, larger bags must be checked. Guided tours, lectures, and an art snack format complement the visit and make the exhibition attractive for groups, families, and art-interested individual visitors. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/en/visitor-information/helpful-information-and-museum-map))

Why a visit is worthwhile

If you know Michael Mathias Prechtl only as an illustrator, you will discover here an artist of unusual intellectual sharpness, great pictorial imagination, and historical awareness. The exhibition invites you to read contours, figures, and narrative spaces anew and to experience Prechtl's work in its entire cultural resonance. A visit to the Amberg City Museum promises not just an art observation but an inspiring encounter with Amberg and German art history. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

In conclusion: This exhibition combines originals, mediation, and art historical depth into a dense, vivid art experience. Those who want to see Prechtl live should not miss this special exhibition at the Amberg City Museum. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))