When does the special exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on display at the Amberg City Museum from 26.04.2026 to 10.01.2027.

Where does the exhibition take place?

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

What does admission cost?

The regular admission price for the Amberg City Museum is 6 euros. Discounts and family tickets are also available according to the museum.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, the Amberg City Museum offers guided tours and other accompanying formats. Prior registration is required for individual tours.

Is the museum barrier-free?

The museum offers accessible entrances and barrier-free offers. More detailed information can be found in the visitor information of the house.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Prechtl's Artistic World Unfolds in a Rare, Touching Exhibition in Amberg

Name: Heads. Times. Stories. Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-04-26T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-10T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Rediscovering Michael Mathias Prechtl: A major special exhibition in Amberg

The Amberg City Museum is opening a special exhibition titled Heads. Times. Stories., which showcases the artist, draftsman, and illustrator Michael Mathias Prechtl, born in Amberg, in new depth on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Works from the artistic estate acquired by the city of Amberg, as well as numerous loans from private collections, are on display, including pieces that have not been publicly shown for a long time.

An artistic experience between portrait, history, and personal style

Prechtl's work unfolds a unique tension of precision, imagination, and cultural-historical observation. The exhibition makes this visual language sensually experienceable: large-format paintings, drawings, and illustrations enter into a dialogue with biographical traces and art historical references. The juxtaposition of early, personal portraits and later, formally condensed works offers a multifaceted view of his development.

Between estate and loan: rare insights into a closed oeuvre

The combination of newly acquired estate works and loans, some of which are being shown publicly for the first time or after a long time, is particularly appealing. This includes, among other things, the large-format painting The Dream of Toledo, as well as views of the Prunn Castle in the Altmühltal and designs for the murals of the Nuremberg Town Hall. This diversity shows Prechtl as an artist who consciously crossed the boundaries between painting, drawing, illustration, and historical interpretation time and again.

Images of women, identity, and self-determination in focus

A special focus lies on Prechtl's relationship with his wife Frydl Zuleeg, who was also artistically trained and appeared early on as an important model in his work. From there, the exhibition connects to questions about the representation of women, role models, and themes such as gender, identity, and self-determination. Thus, the exhibition becomes not only a look back at an important oeuvre, but also a current contribution to cultural education.

Amberg, Prechtl, and the power of images

Michael Mathias Prechtl was one of the prominent German draftsmen and illustrators of the 20th century; he gained international recognition among other things through works for renowned media. The Amberg City Museum pays tribute to him with an exhibition that convincingly combines artistic authority and local roots. The visit promises an aesthetic experience that is as informative as it is emotional.

Supporting program, guided tours, and museum education offers

The special exhibition is accompanied by a varied supporting program. The Amberg City Museum also regularly offers guided tours, workshops, and other cultural offerings that deepen access to the collection, exhibition, and artistic context. This makes the visit not only a viewing experience but a lively artistic experience for art enthusiasts, families, and culture audiences.

Conclusion: Those who want to understand Michael Mathias Prechtl in his artistic depth will find an exhibition in Amberg with rare density, thoughtful curation, and emotional power. A visit is worthwhile for all who wish to not only see art history but truly experience it.