Is the admission to the exhibition free?

Yes, admission to the City Gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Amberg City Museum, City Gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE, Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg.

Is there a supporting program?

Yes, the exhibition is accompanied by a varied supporting program.

What are the opening hours?

Please check the current opening hours of the Amberg City Museum and any special opening hours of the exhibition.

Is the exhibition accessible for disabled persons?

Information on accessibility will follow or should be checked directly with the museum before visiting.

Who especially benefits from visiting?

Art enthusiasts, those curious about cultural history, and visitors who wish to experience Michael Mathias Prechtl in a new context.

Amberg presents Prechtl anew: Art, estate, and city history in dialogue

Name: Heads. Times. History. Michael Mathias Prechtl on the 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-10-30T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE

Michael Mathias Prechtl in Amberg: A Tribute Between Drawing, Memory, and City History

The special exhibition at the Amberg City Museum puts one of the most significant sons of the city in the spotlight: Michael Mathias Prechtl. On his 100th birthday, an art experience unfolds that promises new perspectives on his multifaceted oeuvre while simultaneously revealing the connection between art, biography, and Amberg cultural history.

An Artist Who Tells with His Vision

Prechtl is considered a unique draftsman, painter, and illustrator of international stature. His work combines precise line work, intellectual clarity, and an unmistakable visual language that oscillates between satire, observation, and historical reflection. It is precisely this mixture that gives the exhibition a special tension: it invites not only to view the works but also to consider how art shapes memory.

Loans, Estate Works, and New Perspectives

The exhibition showcases newly acquired works from the artistic estate as well as loans from private collections, some of which have not been publicly seen before. This creates an exhibition situation where familiar motifs and rare works come together in a fresh context. This promises an aesthetic experience that goes beyond mere observation and sharpens the view for the art historical context.

A Supporting Program for Cultural Education

The special exhibition is accompanied by a diverse supporting program. Such formats enhance the museum visit with mediation, conversation, and in-depth approaches to the works. This creates a pathway for art enthusiasts, school classes, and those curious about cultural history that connects museum education and inspiring exhibition experiences.

The Venue: City Gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE at the Amberg City Museum

The City Gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE is a municipal exhibition space for contemporary art in the heart of Amberg. In conjunction with the City Museum, it becomes a place where collection, special exhibition, and cultural education converge. Admission is free, access is via the City Museum at Zeughausstraße 18.

Those who appreciate art as a precise form of remembrance should experience this exhibition live. Michael Mathias Prechtl is not only honored here but is also questioned in a new, dynamic context. This is exactly where the strength of this show lies: it transforms art history into a present-day art experience.