When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition starts on September 20, 2026 and runs until January 10, 2027.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

Are there tours and accompanying programs?

Yes, announced are public tours, art snacks, lectures, family offerings, and inclusive educational formats.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes, there are programs for children from 2.5 years as well as creative offerings for various age groups.

Are all areas wheelchair accessible?

Information to follow. The museum offers inclusive formats such as telephone tours and descriptive tours.

Where can I find more information?

Further information will follow on the website of the Amberg City Museum and in the official channels of the city of Amberg.

Prechtl's Imagery in Amberg: A Grand Exhibition Full of Heads, History, and Spirit

Name: Heads, Times, Stories – Michael Mathias Prechtl on His 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-09-20T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

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

For the 100th birthday of Michael Mathias Prechtl, the Amberg City Museum focuses on one of the most distinctive image poets of German post-war art. The special exhibition “Heads. Times. Story(s).” gathers loans from private collections and works from the estate acquired by the city of Amberg, which have not been publicly seen for some time. The presentation runs from September 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, and combines work observation, art history, and vibrant museum education. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

An Artist Between Printmaking, Painting, and Literary Visual Language

Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in 1926 in Amberg, started with lithographs, woodcuts, and etchings before turning to painting in the 1950s. He gained international recognition through illustrations for the New York Times and Der Spiegel. His works combine precise observation, drawing virtuosity, and often an ironically fractured, intellectually dense visual language. The city museum is now re-evaluating this oeuvre and highlighting aspects that have been less noted so far. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

Works, Motifs, and Exhibition Atmosphere

The focus is on heads, biographies, and historical constellations: Prechtl's preferred image motif, the human, appears here in all its psychological tension. The exhibition leads from early printmaking works to later, multifaceted visual discoveries that operate with both ease and scholarship. This blend makes the art experience particularly appealing and opens up an intense aesthetic experience between line, material, and narrative. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

Supporting Program for Families, Schools, and Art Enthusiasts

Alongside the special exhibition, the city museum offers an extensive program for various age groups: public tours, art snacks, early childhood offers from 2.5 years, workshops for children from 6 years, vacation programs on print and collage techniques, a family action day, as well as inclusive formats such as telephone tours and descriptive tours. Lectures and cooperative offerings with the VHS Amberg are also announced. This makes the exhibition a place for cultural education and active engagement with art. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

The Museum as a Place of Historical Depth

The Amberg City Museum showcases the history of the city over approximately 1,800 square meters, from the first documented mention in 1034 to the industrial history of the 19th century. At the same time, Prechtl is firmly anchored there: a dedicated permanent exhibition already exists for him. The special exhibition expands this perspective and connects biography, collection, and curation into a coherent overall picture. ([tourismus.amberg.de](https://tourismus.amberg.de/stadtmuseum-stadtgalerie/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

For those who want to discover Michael Mathias Prechtl beyond the most well-known works, there is a concentrated, intelligently curated exhibition with a strong visual presence. The interplay of originals, contexts, and conveyance offerings makes a visit to Amberg a rewarding cultural experience. An event for all who wish to not only see art but experience it in space, light, and historical depth. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))