When is the exhibition open?

The special exhibition runs from 17.10.2026 at the Amberg City Museum. The museum is open Tuesday to Friday and on weekends.

How much does admission cost?

The regular museum admission fee is €6. Additional participation fees apply for individual tours and programs.

Are there guided tours through the exhibition?

Yes, there are public tours, curator tours, short tours, and group tours. Inclusive formats are also offered in the program.

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

Due to the historical building substance, the museum is only partially barrier-free. However, there are low-barrier access points to selected areas as well as inclusive educational offerings.

Are there offerings for children and school classes?

Yes, the accompanying program includes museum educational offerings, interactive stations, workshops, and special formats for children and schools.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

There are no clear indications available in the verified sources regarding this. Please inquire directly at the museum before your visit.

Prechtl's Image Worlds Shine in Amberg with Spirit, Wit, and History

Name: Heads, Times, Stories – Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-10-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Michael Mathias Prechtl in Amberg: A Jubilee Exhibition Full of Visual Power

The Amberg City Museum honors the 100th birthday of painter, draftsman, and illustrator Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in Amberg, with a special exhibition that interrogates his work anew and makes it sensually accessible. The exhibition showcases works from the artistic estate that the city of Amberg was able to acquire in 2025, supplemented by loans from private collections. Many of these works have not been publicly accessible for a long time. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

An Artist Between Scholarship and Lightness

Prechtl gained international recognition, among other things, through cover images for the New York Times and SPIEGEL. His images combine precise drawing, pointed visual language, and historical references. This mixture of intellectual sharpness and playful narrative joy shapes the exhibition atmosphere in the Amberg City Museum. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Works that Open Stories

The exhibition features works such as The Dream of Toledo, Views from the Altmühltal, personal anniversary paintings, and designs for the decoration of the Nuremberg Town Hall. A particular emphasis is placed on early portraits of his wife Frydl Zuleeg, who was also an artist. From this personal level, the exhibition bridges to questions of gender, identity, and self-determination. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

Art Observation, Interactive Stations, and Cultural Education

Several media and interactive stations, a tactile model, texts in Easy Language, and offerings in German Sign Language expand the art experience. This makes Prechtl's work not only a subject of observation but also physically and intellectually accessible. The accompanying program includes guided tours, lectures, workshops, and museum educational formats for children, school classes, and adults. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))

The Amberg City Museum as a Place of Discovery

The Amberg City Museum combines art, history, and culture from past centuries; the associated City Gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE shows contemporary art. The special exhibition is located at Zeughausstraße 18. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accessibility is only partially available. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/?utm_source=openai))

Those who want to experience Michael Mathias Prechtl live will find a thoughtful, visually striking, and carefully curated exhibition here. It combines art history, work observation, and cultural education into a visit that resonates long after. An appointment for all who want to not only see art but also read, decode, and feel it anew. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://stadtmuseum-amberg.de/de/aktuell/sonderausstellungen/koepfe.-zeiten.-geschichte-n-.-michael-mathias-prechtl-zum-100.-geburtstag))