When can the exhibition be seen?

The special exhibition runs from April 26, 2026, to January 10, 2027, at the Amberg City Museum.

What is the entrance fee?

The entrance to the special exhibition is stated as 0 euros according to the event entry. Separate prices apply for guided tours.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the Amberg City Museum offers regular public guided tours as well as other mediation formats, including art snack tours and offerings for various age groups.

Is the museum barrier-free?

The historic building is only partially barrier-free. However, there are good access points for special exhibitions and mediation rooms, and there are also offerings in easy language and sign language.

Is photography allowed?

Photos without flash are generally allowed in the Amberg City Museum. Different rules may apply for special exhibitions.

How do I get to the museum?

The Amberg City Museum is located at Zeughausstraße 18 in 92224 Amberg. More information on how to get there can be found on the museum's website.

Prechtl's visual worlds unfold new, quiet greatness in the Amberg City Museum

Name: Heads. Times. History(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th birthday
Start: 2026-04-26T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Heads, times and a gaze that remains

The Amberg City Museum is dedicating a major special exhibition to Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th birthday, showcasing the work of the painter and illustrator from Amberg from new perspectives. New acquisitions from the estate as well as loans from private collections, including works that have not been publicly exhibited for a long time, will be on display. The presentation combines art history, examination of the work, and cultural education into a multifaceted art experience. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

An artist between drawing, literature and time criticism

Michael Mathias Prechtl is one of the most prominent German artists of the post-war period. His oeuvre includes painting, graphics, illustration, and poster art; he gained international recognition through works for the New York Times and Der Spiegel. The city of Amberg describes him as a significant son of the city, and the museum also positions him as a key reference point in its own collection and exhibition history. ([tourismus.amberg.de](https://tourismus.amberg.de/stadtmuseum-stadtgalerie/?utm_source=openai))

The exhibition as a space for discovery

The exhibition not only focuses on well-known works but also highlights lesser-known aspects of Prechtl's work: artistic techniques, ceramics, major commissions, and works from childhood and youth are addressed in the accompanying program. This creates an aesthetic experience that oscillates between precise line work, historical reflection, and playful narrative art. The audience is confronted with a body of work that convinces through irony, erudition, and artistic power. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/fuehrungen-waehrend-der-prechtl-sonderausstellung))

Accompanying program with mediation and participation

For the anniversary, the city museum offers regular guided tours; in addition, there are art snack tours, offerings for children, teenagers, and adults, a telephone guided tour, a reading by the Bavarian Audiobook Library, creative and holiday programs, as well as a family action day and a lecture series. Formats in easy language and sign language are also planned. This transforms the special exhibition into an accessible art experience with museum educational depth. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/fuehrungen-waehrend-der-prechtl-sonderausstellung))

A place with collection strength

The Amberg City Museum hosts art, history, and culture across several floors; the connected City Gallery Old Fire Station showcases contemporary art, while the Prechtl presentation visibly continues the museum's own collection history. For visitors, this means: a museum visit that brings together regional identity, art education, and historical depth. ([tourismus.amberg.de](https://tourismus.amberg.de/stadtmuseum-stadtgalerie/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This special exhibition promises not only a look at Prechtl's famous visual worlds but also at the breadth of his artistic thinking. Those who visit Amberg will experience an impressive homage to a great draftsman, illustrator, and painter, which unfolds afresh with each room. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants not just to see art but to truly experience it in the museum. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))