When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from April 26, 2026 to January 10, 2027 at the Amberg City Museum.

How much is the admission?

Admission is free for this exhibition.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, the museum offers public tours and short tours with work contemplation.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, there is a ground-level entrance, an elevator, and barrier-free mediation offers. Not all areas are fully accessible.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays.

Where is the Amberg City Museum located?

The museum is located at Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg.

Michael Mathias Prechtl at the Amberg City Museum: Drawing, Spirit, and History

Name: Heads. Times. Stories. Michael Mathias Prechtl for his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-07-18T20:07:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-18T20:07:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Michael Mathias Prechtl in Amberg: An exhibition full of spirit, line, and memory

With the special exhibition Heads. Times. Stories. Michael Mathias Prechtl for his 100th Birthday, the Amberg City Museum honors one of the most distinctive draftsmen, painters, and illustrators of post-war German art. The exhibition sheds new light on the work of the artist born in Amberg and opens a precise view of visual language, narrative power, and art historical significance. It runs from April 26, 2026 to January 10, 2027 at the Amberg City Museum. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen))

An art experience between line, literature, and contemporary history

Prechtl's art connects observational sharpness with literary condensation. His works depict heads as psychological stages, historical references as living presence, and drawing as an independent language. The Amberg City Museum emphasizes that the exhibition examines the artist's work from new perspectives and reveals previously less considered aspects. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/stadtmuseum-amberg/ausstellung/16030))

The museum as a place of work contemplation

Particularly convincing is the close connection between collection and exhibition: The Amberg City Museum possesses the most extensive collection of Prechtl originals that is displayed in a permanent exhibition in Germany. Many unpublished early works, paintings from private ownership, and numerous works related to the artist's biography shape the image. Thus, an exhibition with educational depth and real aesthetic experience is created. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/stadtmuseum/abteilungen/a-tribute-to-michael-mathias-prechtl))

Guided tours, mediation, and cultural education

Public guided tours for adults are available for the special exhibition, including a 60-minute tour to get to know the life and work as well as a short tour with work contemplation. The museum also focuses on inclusive mediation formats, such as in German sign language, in simple language, and for visually impaired and blind people. The special exhibition rooms are accessible by elevator. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Space, atmosphere, and accessibility

The Amberg City Museum opens Tuesday to Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM and on weekends from 11 AM to 5 PM; it is closed on Mondays. Admission to the Amberg City Museum costs regularly 6 euros, reduced 5 euros; children up to 6 years have free admission. The museum is designed to be accessible, with a ground-level entrance, accessible restrooms, and an elevator. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/besucherinfo/oeffnungszeiten-und-eintrittspreise))

Conclusion: A must-visit for art enthusiasts

This exhibition makes Michael Mathias Prechtl newly experienceable as a precise observer, image author, and cultural voice. Those who love drawing, illustration, painting, and art historical contexts will find a dense, inspiring art experience here with regional connections and national impact. A visit to the Amberg City Museum is definitely worthwhile live. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/ausstellungen/detail/stadtmuseum-amberg/ausstellung/16030))