When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 09.12.2026 at 11:00 am. According to the museum, the special exhibition will also run over a longer period.

How much is the admission?

Admission is free. No ticket price has been specified for this exhibition.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

Are there tours or a supporting program?

Yes, the exhibition includes a diverse supporting program with guided tours and additional educational offers.

Is the museum accessible?

Parts of the exhibition are barrier-free accessible, including the Prechtl exhibition and the special exhibition rooms via an elevator. There are also barrier-free services and access points.

Who is the visit particularly suitable for?

The exhibition is particularly suitable for anyone who appreciates drawing, graphics, art history, and cultural education.

Prechtl's imagery in Amberg: An exhibition full of heads, signs, and history

Name: Heads. Times. History(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on the 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-12-09T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-09T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Michael Mathias Prechtl in Amberg: An exhibition full of heads, images, and stories

The Amberg City Museum dedicates a special exhibition to Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th birthday, making the painter, illustrator, and draftsman from Amberg accessible again as a precise observer and image-powerful storyteller. The exhibition connects works from the estate with loans and opens the view to an artistic oeuvre that unfolds between drawing, graphics, painting, and pointed imagery. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

An artist between line, literature, and contemporary history

Michael Mathias Prechtl was born in 1926 in Amberg and is considered one of the most distinctive personalities of drawers and illustrators of the 20th century. His works combine craft precision with satirical sharpness, art-historical allusions, and a distinctive narrative density. The Amberg City Museum preserves the largest collection of Prechtl originals in a permanent exhibition; the special exhibition expands this view with previously unpublished works from the estate. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/stadtmuseum/abteilungen/a-tribute-to-michael-mathias-prechtl?utm_source=openai))

Artwork review with sensory presence

In the exhibition atmosphere, visitors encounter an art that evokes entire biographies, historical tensions, and literary references with just a few lines. Whether drawing, printmaking, painting, or ceramic object: Prechtl's image worlds thrive on contrasts, irony and seriousness, allusion and clarity. The curation reveals how strongly his art is shaped by art history, political diagnosis, and narrative condensation. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

Education, tours, and cultural education

The exhibition includes a diverse supporting program with guided tours, lectures, and museum pedagogical formats. The Amberg City Museum also offers educational programs for different target groups regarding Prechtl; in the exhibition itself, symbolism, imagery, and art-historical models are prepared in an understandable way. Thus, the visit turns not only into a consideration of individual works but into an aesthetic experience with historical depth. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

Accessibility and visitor comfort

The Amberg City Museum relies on a wide inclusive offer. The exhibition area dedicated to Michael Mathias Prechtl and the special exhibition rooms are accessible via an elevator; additionally, barrier-free access, disabled toilets, and various tour formats are available. The exhibition is therefore suitable for a conscious, calm art experience with high accessibility. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/besucherinfo/inklusion?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Heads. Times. History(ies). is much more than a jubilee exhibition. The exhibition presents Michael Mathias Prechtl as an artist of significance, as a storyteller, satirist, and chronicler of his time. Anyone who appreciates art, drawing, and cultural-historical perspectives should definitely experience this special exhibition live in Amberg. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))