When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from April 26, 2026, to January 10, 2027.

Where is the City Museum Amberg located?

The City Museum Amberg is located at Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg.

Is the admission free?

Museum admission is not continuously free. There are special prices for individual tours, and some offers are free.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, there are public tours, curator tours, group tours, and inclusive phone tours as well as other educational offerings.

Is the museum accessible?

Not all areas are barrier-free accessible. However, there are inclusive offers such as phone tours and formats with sign language.

How long should one plan for the visit?

For a concentrated visit to the exhibition, about 60 to 90 minutes should be planned, and longer for tours.

Re-discovering Prechtl: Amberg shows art, memory, and precise visual language

Name: Heads, Times, Stories – Michael Mathias Prechtl
Start: 2026-07-30T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-10T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

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

This special exhibition brings one of the most prominent artists of the city into focus at the City Museum Amberg: Michael Mathias Prechtl. The exhibition features loans from private collections and works from the estate acquired by the city of Amberg, which have not been publicly displayed for a long time. This creates an art experience that connects biography, visual language, and art historical context.

An artist between drawing, painting, and a witty sharp gaze

Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in Amberg in 1926 and died in 2003, gained international recognition with cover illustrations for, among others, the New York Times and SPIEGEL. His works are multilayered, full of allusions, and characterized by a distinctive combination of observation, irony, and formal precision. Those who engage with this examination of his work will discover an artist who created his own visual world from drawing, lithography, painting, and illustration.

Rare works, new perspectives, strong spatial impact

The exhibition showcases works from the estate as well as loans from private collections. Among them are the large-format painting The Dream Toledo, a view of Prunn Castle in the Altmühltal, and designs for the painting of the Nuremberg Town Hall. This selection offers a concentrated look at Prechtl's themes: humanity, history, urban landscape, and cultural memory. The atmosphere of the exhibition combines historical depth with a clear, sensual presence of the images.

Education, tours, and cultural education

The accompanying program makes the exhibition particularly accessible. Public tours, art snacks, lectures, and inclusive formats such as phone tours expand the aesthetic experience to include museum educational perspectives. Offers in German sign language and a tactile model demonstrate how seriously the museum takes cultural education and accessibility. Thus, the exhibition is not only viewed but brought to life.

A museum with a strong profile

The City Museum Amberg is one of the most important cultural venues in the city, showcasing city history, art, and culture over several floors. The Prechtl exhibition fits into a venue known for its curatorial quality and its connection between local identity and supra-regional art history. Those who wish to experience the dialogue of the present, memory, and visual language will find a compelling reason to visit here.

Conclusion: This special exhibition opens a fascinating chapter in Amberg's art history and invites visitors to rediscover Michael Mathias Prechtl. Those who appreciate art with depth, intelligent curation, and vibrant interpretation should definitely visit the exhibition live at the City Museum Amberg.