When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 28.10.2026 at 11:00 AM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Amberg City Museum located at Zeughausstr. 18, 92224 Amberg.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, there are regular public tours of the Prechtl special exhibition as well as other formats in the supporting program.

Is the exhibition barrier-free?

Yes, according to museum information, the supporting program also includes offerings in easy language and sign language.

How much is the admission?

The price for the tour to the special exhibition is listed as 9.50 euros including museum admission. There are no secured details available for the general exhibition admission.

What themes are in focus?

The focus is on the work of Michael Mathias Prechtl, newly acquired works, loans from private collections, as well as art-historical and biographical perspectives.

Prechtl's Perspective, New Discoveries and Amberg Art History in the Museum

Name: Heads. Times. Story(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday
Start: 2026-10-28T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Amberg

Michael Mathias Prechtl at the Amberg City Museum: A grand homage to the artist's perspective

A special exhibition opens at the Amberg City Museum, impressively combining art history, regional memory, and aesthetic experience. Under the title Heads. Times. Story(ies). Michael Mathias Prechtl on his 100th Birthday, the museum showcases newly acquired works from the artistic estate as well as significant loans from private collections. The exhibition honors Prechtl as one of the most significant artists of the post-war period and presents rarely seen works in a museum context of high density. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

An artist between drawing, illustration, and social critique

Michael Mathias Prechtl (1926–2003) is regarded as an eccentric, internationally recognized voice in visual arts. The exhibition places his diverse oeuvre in new contexts and draws attention to his artistic techniques, ceramics, major commissions such as the designs for the Nuremberg Town Hall, as well as works for children and teenagers. This breadth makes the visit an exploration of his work that goes far beyond a mere retrospective. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

Rare works, new perspectives, strong spatial impact

Especially appealing is the mix of newly acquired works and loans, some of which have never been publicly displayed before. This creates an exhibition atmosphere where drawing, color, and form do not appear in isolation but as part of a vibrant art-historical context. The curation focuses on concentration rather than overload and makes visible why Prechtl is regarded as an artist with a keen eye and unmistakable style. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

Accompanying program for art education and cultural learning

The special exhibition includes a diverse supporting program with media and hands-on stations as well as offerings in easy language and sign language. Additionally, the Amberg City Museum offers public tours; the tour for the Prechtl special exhibition costs 9.50 euros including museum admission. There are also art snack tours, offerings for children, teenagers, and adults, a telephone tour, a reading by the Bavarian Audiobook Library, creative and holiday programs, a family action day, and a lecture series. Thus, the exhibition becomes a place of cultural education for various target groups. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))

Why the visit is worthwhile

This exhibition combines artistic authority, regional anchoring, and museum care to create a unique artistic experience. Those who wish to not only meet Michael Mathias Prechtl but also understand him in depth will find here an impressive access to his work, biography, and impact. A visit to the Amberg City Museum is worthwhile for anyone who wants to not only see art but also experience it in its historical and emotional dimension. ([amberg.de](https://amberg.de/magazin/koepfe-zeiten-geschichten))