When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 17.09.2026 at 11:00 AM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At Stadtmuseum Amberg, Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours and an accompanying program for the special exhibition.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, there are barrier-free access and inclusive educational offers. Not all areas of the permanent exhibition are fully barrier-free.

How long is the exhibition planned?

According to the museum's website, the official special exhibition on Heads. Times. History runs from 26.04.2026 to 10.01.2027.

How much does a visit cost?

Online, no definite ticket price could be confirmed for this event. However, the museum mentions separate costs for group tours.

Michael Mathias Prechtl at Stadtmuseum Amberg: Rare Works, Strong Images, New Perspectives

Name: Heads. Times. History – Stadtmuseum Amberg
Start: 2026-09-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-17T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Rediscovering Michael Mathias Prechtl: An Exhibition Full of Imagery and Memory

The Stadtmuseum Amberg opens a special exhibition that showcases the work of Michael Mathias Prechtl from new perspectives. Works from the artistic estate acquired by the city of Amberg last year, as well as loans from private collections that have not been publicly displayed for a long time, will be shown. The art experience combines the contemplation of works, art-historical classification, and an aesthetic experience that thrives on careful observation. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

An Artist Who Imbues Images with Meaning

Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in 1926 in Amberg, is regarded as a painter, draftsman, and illustrator of national significance. The Stadtmuseum particularly highlights his international reputation, which includes works for The New York Times and DER SPIEGEL. His visual language is multi-layered, pointed, and full of allusions, making the exhibition not only art-historically valuable but also intellectually stimulating. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

Between Estate, Loan, and Museum Acquisition

The special appeal of this presentation lies in the interplay of works from the municipal estate and private loans. This particular constellation provides rare insights into themes, motifs, and formal strategies of the artist. The exhibition highlights those works that have long been hidden in storage or collections, making them once again tangible in a concentrated exhibition atmosphere. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

Education, Tours, and Cultural Learning

The Stadtmuseum Amberg accompanies the special exhibition with a diverse program of events. This includes public tours, group tours, an offer in German sign language, and a lecture series on Prechtl's life and work. Thus, this exhibition offers much more than a classical presentation for art education and cultural learning: it creates access for different target groups and deepens the contemplation of works through professional contexts. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))

The Museum as a Place of Discovery

The Stadtmuseum Amberg unites city history, art, and culture over approximately 1,800 square meters. It showcases both the historical collection and the permanent exhibition on Prechtl, providing barrier-free access, elevators, disabled toilets, and inclusion-oriented educational formats. This makes the museum visit an accessible, calm, and simultaneously stimulating aesthetic experience. ([tourismus.amberg.de](https://tourismus.amberg.de/stadtmuseum-stadtgalerie/?utm_source=openai))

Those interested in drawing, painting, illustration, and the power of portraits will experience an exhibition with depth and substance. This special exhibition invites visitors to see Michael Mathias Prechtl not just as the famous son of Amberg but as an independent voice of modern art. A visit is definitely worthwhile for anyone who wants to not just observe art but truly discover it. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag?utm_source=openai))