When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs according to the museum from 26.04.2026 to 10.01.2027. The processed date here is 29.12.2026 at 11:00 AM.

How much is the admission?

The admission has been confirmed as free for this date.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the accompanying program includes public tours, art snacks for lunch, phone tours, and other formats for various target groups.

Is the Amberg City Museum barrier-free?

Due to historical reasons, the building is only partially barrier-free. However, several exhibition areas are accessible via elevator and platform lift, and there are inclusive offers in easy language and German sign language.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Yes, photography without flash is permitted for private use. Different rules may be announced at the cash desk for special exhibitions.

How do I get to the museum?

The Amberg City Museum is located at Zeughausstraße 18 in 92224 Amberg. According to the website, it can be reached on foot from the train station in about seven minutes; parking options include Schießstätteweg parking lot and Kurfürstenbad parking garage.

Rediscovering Prechtl: Amberg presents an anniversary exhibition full of images and history

Name: Heads. Times. Stories. Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-12-29T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-29T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Michael Mathias Prechtl at the Amberg City Museum: A rare density anniversary exhibition

At the Amberg City Museum, starting from 26.04.2026, the public will encounter an exhibition that impressively connects art history, city identity, and aesthetic experience. Under the title Heads. Times. Stories. Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday, the museum focuses on the painter, draftsman, illustrator, and graphic artist born in Amberg and shows newly acquired works from his artistic estate as well as numerous loans from private collections. The exhibition is designed as a lively examination of the works and, according to the museum, runs until 10.01.2027. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

An artist between satire, portrait and historical imagination

Michael Mathias Prechtl is considered one of the most striking artistic personalities of post-war Germany. The virtual Nuremberg art museum describes him as a painter, graphic artist, draftsman, and engraver; Prechtl was born in 1926 in Amberg, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg, and gained international attention with portraits, book illustrations, and covers for SPIEGEL. His work combines artistic precision, intellectual clarity, and a distinctive visual language that oscillates between irony and historical depth. ([nuremberg.museum](https://www.nuremberg.museum/artist/show/276-prechtl-michael-mathias?utm_source=openai))

Rare works, new contexts, strong themes

The Amberg exhibition showcases, according to the city administration, a unique composition: in addition to pieces from the acquired estate, works that have not been publicly displayed for a long time can also be seen. Among other things, large-format paintings, views, and personal anniversary images are mentioned. The presentation focuses on Prechtl's early portraits, his relationship with Frydl Zuleeg, questions regarding the representation of women, and tensions between recognition, strong-willedness, and artistic independence. This creates an art-historically grounded tour through an oeuvre that continues to provoke, touch, and inspire to this day. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

Museum education for all generations

The exhibition is particularly strong in its mediation. The Amberg City Museum complements the exhibition with public tours, art snacks, offerings for children from 2.5 years old, creative work cafes, holiday programs, lectures, as well as inclusive formats such as phone tours, readings from the Bavarian Audiobook Library, easy language, and German sign language. Several media and interactive stations, a tactile model, and barrier-free access open up different forms of perception. This makes the exhibition a true art experience not only for specialists but also for families and art-interested newcomers. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))

The house and its cultural atmosphere

The Amberg City Museum itself anchors the exhibition in a historically loaded location. The museum showcases the city’s history, art, and culture from past centuries; the city gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE complements the house with contemporary visual arts. Visitors can reach the museum at Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg. The website lists closed hours on Mondays, otherwise regular opening hours, as well as an elevator and a platform lift for several exhibition areas. Photography without flash is allowed for private purposes; the cash desk informs about possible special regulations. ([stadtmuseum-amberg.de](https://www.stadtmuseum-amberg.de/))

Conclusion

This special exhibition offers more than an anniversary homage: it opens a precise, sensory, and knowledgeable view of an artist who has shaped both Amberg and the German art landscape. Those who want to rediscover Prechtl will find a wealth of works, context, mediation, and atmosphere in convincing balance. A visit to the Amberg City Museum is absolutely worthwhile. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

Visitors' voices

The response to Prechtl in the museum is characterized by curiosity, respect, and great attention; particularly the combination of original works, interactive stations, and inclusive mediation leads to positive expectations. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/news/hochkaraetige-sonderausstellung-zum-prechtl-jubilaeum))