Where does the exhibition take place?

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

How much is the admission?

The regular admission to the City Museum Amberg is 6 euros. Admission is free for children under 6 years.

Are there tours for the exhibition?

Yes, during the special exhibition, the City Museum Amberg regularly offers public tours and other educational formats.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes, the special exhibition rooms are accessible via an elevator. Additionally, there are inclusive offers in easy language and German sign language.

What are the museum's opening hours?

Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

Are there parking facilities?

Parking options are limited in the city center. The Schießstätteweg parking lot or the parking garage at Kurfürstenbad is recommended.

Prechtl's Visual Worlds in Amberg: Rare Works, New Perspectives, Strong Questions

Name: Heads. Times. Story(ies).: Michael Mathias Prechtl at the City Museum Amberg
Start: 2026-10-10T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Art with Depth: Michael Mathias Prechtl at the City Museum Amberg

The City Museum Amberg is dedicating an impressive special exhibition to the painter, draftsman, and illustrator Michael Mathias Prechtl. Under the title Heads. Times. Story(ies)., a multifaceted view opens up on an artist who gained international recognition far beyond his hometown.

An Art Experience Between Portrait, History, and Satire

Prechtl's visual language is precise, witty, and full of allusions. His works combine painting, drawing, and illustration into a distinct artistic signature, where sharp observation, irony, and historical reflection meet. Title images for the New York Times and DER SPIEGEL have further solidified his reputation as a master of pointed visual ideas.

Rare Works from Estate and Private Collections

Exhibited are works from the artistic estate acquired by the city of Amberg as well as numerous loans from private collections. Many of these works have never or not been publicly accessible for a long time. This creates a showcase that connects well-known motifs with surprising perspectives on Prechtl's oeuvre.

New Perspectives on Life and Work

The exhibition focuses not only on the major themes of his work but also on personal and societal questions. Early portraits of his wife Frydl Zuleeg, herself an artist, offer a sensitive view of relationship, model, and artistic representation of femininity. At the same time, references to current discourses such as gender, identity, and self-determination become visible.

Dialogue with Space, View, and Memory

Especially appealing is the tension between the internationally successful artist and Prechtl's individual, sometimes contradictory character. Media and interactive stations, a tactile model, as well as offers in easy language and German sign language expand the art experience with a pedagogically strong, inclusive level.

Supporting Program for Explorers

Alongside the special exhibition, the City Museum Amberg offers a diverse program with public tours, children’s and youth offers, art snack tours, phone tours, readings, creative formats, holiday programs, family action days, and lecture series. Thus, the exhibition turns into a vibrant place of cultural education.

Conclusion

Heads. Times. Story(ies). is more than a retrospective: The exhibition makes it visible how timeless Prechtl's art remains. Anyone interested in modern drawing, pointed illustration, and art historical depth should definitely experience this exhibition in Amberg live.