When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition starts on 20.12.2026 at 11:00 AM and runs according to sources until 10.01.2027.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee for the City Museum is 6 euros; discounts and other rates are listed on the museum's website.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, regular public guided tours and a supporting program are offered for the special exhibition.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

There are offerings in plain language and sign language. For details on accessibility, the museum's website is recommended.

Is the visit suitable for families?

Yes, the supporting program includes interactive stations and family-friendly formats.

Prechtl's great Amberg homage connects visual power, history, and surprising perspectives

Name: Heads. Times. History(ies). – Michael Mathias Prechtl at the Amberg City Museum
Start: 2026-12-20T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Heads, Times, Stories: Discover Michael Mathias Prechtl anew in Amberg

The Amberg City Museum dedicates a large special exhibition to the painter and illustrator Michael Mathias Prechtl, who was born in Amberg, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Under the title Heads. Times. History(ies). the exhibition features newly acquired works from the artistic estate as well as numerous loans from private collections, some of which are on public display for the first time.

A look at the multifaceted work of a distinctive artist

Prechtl is considered one of the most notable artistic personalities of the post-war period in Bavaria. His early works range from lithographs and woodcuts to etchings and painting. Particularly defining is his keen observation of mankind: portraits, historical references, and narrative visual concepts coalesce into an art that oscillates between illustration, painting, and intellectually sharp cultural observation.

Painting, illustration, and historical thinking in the museum space

The exhibition opens an art-historical examination of works that makes Prechtl's development newly interpretable. It focuses on his artistic techniques, ceramics, major commissions such as the designs for the Nuremberg Town Hall, and works for children and young people. This range creates the appeal of the art experience: between drawing precision, color intensity, and intellectual visual language, a dense exhibition atmosphere arises.

Supporting program, mediation, and cultural education

The exhibition is accompanied by a diverse supporting program with guided tours, interactive stations, as well as offerings in plain language and sign language. The Amberg City Museum thus makes a strong statement for cultural education and accessibility. Visitors to the exhibition experience not only art but also museum pedagogy at a high level – concentrated, illustrative, and close to the works.

The Amberg City Museum as a place of discovery

The museum itself provides an appropriate setting for this homage. It connects city history, art, and culture in a historic building, whose rooms give space for the works to resonate. The exhibition invites visitors to experience Prechtl not only as the city's great son but as an internationally respected visual artist with a unique signature.

Conclusion: This special exhibition opens an impressive access to Michael Mathias Prechtl and his work between drawing, painting, and zeit diagnosis. Anyone searching for art with attitude, depth, and visual power should definitely mark this visit in Amberg.