When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from 18.09.2026 at the Amberg City Museum; the exhibition period is also indicated to last until early 2027.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

Are there tours and mediation offers?

Yes. The museum offers public tours, short tours, readings, workshops, and other mediation formats.

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

Partially. The special exhibition rooms are accessible via an elevator; there are also offerings in easy language, German sign language, and other inclusive formats.

What are the opening hours of the museum?

Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

What is the cost of entry?

No reliable total price was mentioned for the regular exhibition admission fee in the available sources; individual special formats are fee-based.

Heads. Times. History(ies).

Name: Heads. Times. History(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on the 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-09-18T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Heads, Times and Stories: Michael Mathias Prechtl at the Amberg City Museum

On the occasion of the 100th birthday of the painter, draftsman, and illustrator Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in Amberg, the Amberg City Museum opens an exhibition that impressively combines the examination of works, cultural education, and aesthetic experience. Works from the estate acquired by the city of Amberg in 2025, as well as selected loans from private collections, including works that have not been shown publicly for a long time or ever, will be on display. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

An Artist Between Scholarship and Lightness

Prechtl is one of the formative German visual artists of the 20th century. The museum texts and art historical classifications describe him as a painter, draftsman, and illustrator, whose work is characterized by references to Dürer, precise observation, and a unique, often playful visual language. His international fame is largely due to his illustrations and work for major publications; in Nuremberg, he is considered one of the most important artistic voices of the second half of the 20th century. ([nuremberg.museum](https://www.nuremberg.museum/artist/show/276-prechtl-michael-mathias?utm_source=openai))

Works that Sharpen the Gaze

The exhibition features, among other things, the large-format painting “The Dream of Toledo,” a view of the Prunn Castle in the Altmühltal, a personal anniversary painting, as well as designs for the painting of the Nuremberg Town Hall. This range is what makes the exhibition appealing: Here, drawing, painting, and design work come together, and the audience experiences how sketches, studies, and compositions give rise to a multi-layered visual memory. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Discovering with All Senses

Several media and interactive stations, created in cooperation with the OTH Amberg, invite detailed observation. A tactile model, texts in easy language, and offerings in German sign language expand the exhibition into an inclusive art experience. The City Museum also states that its special exhibition rooms are wheelchair accessible; however, historical building fabric does not make all areas of the house barrier-free. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Program with Depth

The preliminary reporting points to a versatile program of public tours, short tours, readings, workshops, and lectures. For adults, there are regular tours through the special exhibition, as well as art snacks for a brief examination of works. Additionally, the museum offers programs for children, families, and school classes. Such mediation formats strengthen cultural education and make the exhibition experienceable beyond mere viewing. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Amberg as an Exhibition Venue

The Amberg City Museum is located at Zeughausstraße 18 in 92224 Amberg and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The house sees itself as a place for art, history, and culture; in conjunction with the city gallery and glass cathedral, it offers a multi-faceted museum visit. Bicycle parking is available directly in front of the museum. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/stadtmuseum))

Those who want to experience Michael Mathias Prechtl in the anniversary year will find an exhibition with art historical density, sensory presence, and intelligent mediation. A visit is worthwhile for anyone looking to rediscover drawing, painting, and the imagery of the post-war period. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))