A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL MATHIAS PRECHTL

The collection "A Tribute to Michael Mathias Prechtl" presents the famous artist, who was born in Amberg in 1926. He spent most of his life in Nuremberg, where he died in 2003.

Gesammelte Zeiten - Gathered Times

At the entrance, "Gesammelte Zeiten" (gathered times) shows large objects from different periods: For example a city model of Amberg or the old clockwork of the main church St. Martin.

Das Kurfürstliche Amberg - Electoral Amberg

The Middle Ages and the period up to about 1800 are the topic of "Das Kurfürstliche Amberg" (Electoral Amberg), especially focusing on the history of the Amberger Hochzeit (Amberg Wedding) 1474 and the Winter King Friedrich V. (1596–1632).

Ansichtssache - Das Bild der Stadt - Matter of opinion - city perspectives

"Ansichtssache – Das Bild der Stadt" (matter of opinion – city perspectives) illustrates how the city and its appearance has changed since the Middle Ages. Special focus is on the city wall, the churches, the local theatre, the city hall as well as the army barracks around the year 1900.

Einkaufen wie zu (Ur)Omas Zeiten - Shopping like back in your (great) grandma's days

The supposed good old days become visible in "Einkaufen wie zu (Ur)Omas Zeiten" (shopping like back in your (great) grandma’s days), where an old bakery and a corner shop are reconstructed.

Aspekte des Gesundheitswesens - Aspects of healthcare

The local history of medicine is demonstrated in "Aspekte des Gesundheitswesens" (aspects of healthcare), where the original interior of the Adler-Apotheke (Eagle Pharmacy) and a local dentist around 1900 are presented.

Amberger Bier - Beer made in Amberg

The rich diversity and long history of brewing and consuming beer in Amberg is depicted by "Amberger Bier" (Beer made in Amberg). Since the 15th century it was produced in the city and in the local monasteries. Around 1860, there were 40 breweries in town. Today, there are still six different breweries in Amberg.

Kleider machen Leute - Clothes make the man

"Kleider machen Leute" (clothes make the man) presents clothes from the past 200 years. Special focus is on hats, workwear of such diverse professions as chimney sweepers or priests. Festive clothing and styles of the 1950s until the 1980s are also on display.

Heimisches Handwerk - domestic handcraft

The section "Heimisches Handwerk" (domestic handcraft) demonstrates old tools and professions. For example, a fully equipped historic hairdresser, a shoe maker’s shop as well as a gold- and silversmith’s workshop can be explored.

Industriegeschichte - Industrial history

The section "Industriegeschichte" (industrial history) displays several local industrial branches, especially the metalworking industry around the "Luitpoldhütte", the gun factory Amberg (1806–1919) as well as the glass industry and other important local companies.

Amberger Fayencen und Steingut - Faience and earthenware made in Amberg

In "Amberger Fayencen und Steingut" (faience and earthenware made in Amberg) historic faience and earthenware from Amberg and the surrounding area is presented.

Alles Blech - Amberger Emailwaren - Enamel made in Amberg

The section "Alles Blech – Amberger Emailwaren" (enamel made in Amberg) especially focuses on the company "Gebrüder Baumann" (1872–1987) which produced enamelware in Amberg and sold it worldwide. Special attention is put on the décor, design and production of enamel goods.

Mensch ärgere Dich nicht® - Ludo / Pacheesi

In "Mensch ärgere Dich nicht®" (ludo/parcheesi) the well-known board game as well as its inventor Josef Friedrich Schmidt (1871–1948) are on display. Schmidt originally was born in Amberg, later on he moved to Munich.