When does the tour take place?

The public tour is announced for 20.09.2026 at 14:30.

How much is the admission?

The tour costs €9.50 including museum admission.

Where does the event take place?

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

What is the exhibition about?

The focus is on the work of Michael Mathias Prechtl with estate works, loans, and art-historical references.

Is there a supporting program?

Yes, additional tours, children's and youth offerings, a reading, creative formats, and a family action day are planned.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Barrier-free offerings are documented for the special exhibition and individual tours. Details should be checked directly with the museum before the visit.

Prechtl in Amberg: An exhibition full of drawing, wit, and art-historical depth

Name: Heads. Times. History(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th birthday – Public Tour
Start: 2026-09-20T16:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Rediscover Michael Mathias Prechtl: A guided tour through Amberg's major special exhibition

This public tour at the Amberg City Museum opens up the multifaceted work of Michael Mathias Prechtl, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2026. The special exhibition presents newly acquired works from his artistic estate, along with loans from private collections, some of which are being shown for the first time or after a long time. The art experience combines the contemplation of works, art-historical contextualization, and a vibrant exhibition atmosphere.

Between Drawing, Illustration, and Painting

Prechtl is considered an artist who worked with drawing precision, ironic erudition, and great imagination. His works span painting, drawing, and illustration, often rich in art-historical references and clear allusions to cultural history. In the exhibition, visitors will encounter, among other things, the large-format painting The Dream of Toledo, views from the Altmühltal, and designs for the decoration of the Nuremberg Town Hall.

A look at the person behind the work

Particularly appealing is the biographical approach: The exhibition illuminates Prechtl's early years, his relationship with his wife Frydl Zuleeg, and the depiction of women in his work. Thus, the exhibition becomes one that not only shows images but also allows for a profound aesthetic experience. Themes such as gender, identity, and self-determination resonate within the curatorial narrative, giving the exhibition a surprisingly contemporary dimension.

Supporting Program, Tours, and Cultural Education

Accompanying the special exhibition is a varied program with art snack tours, offerings for children, teenagers, and adults, telephone tours, readings, creative formats, vacation programs, family action days, and lecture series. The public tour provides a focused introduction to the life and work of the Amberg artist and makes art history immediately tangible.

Conclusion

Those who want to not only see Michael Mathias Prechtl but truly understand him will experience an exhibition in Amberg with intelligent curation, strong originals, and high educational value. This tour is worthwhile for anyone seeking art with depth, sensuality, and historical resonance. A visit to the Amberg City Museum promises inspiration, knowledge, and a genuine art experience.