The Heckscher Museum Celebrates 100
Member & Donor Preview Day
Saturday, June 5
12 – 6 pm
Museum Members and Donors are invited to view The Heckscher Museum Celebrates 100 before the exhibition opens to the public on June 6. Timed tickets required. Members and donors will receive the link to register. Questions? Email schare@heckscher.org or call 631.380.3229 ext. 710.
EXHIBITIONS
FEATURED EVENTS
ART IN BLOOM Virtual Series
Beyond Gatsby: The Fabled Gardens of Long Island’s Gold Coast
Tuesday, May 11
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Originally comprising vast areas of the North Shore of Long Island, the Gold Coast was a favorite retreat of the rich and famous. Join Landscape Architect CeCe Haydock on Zoom and discover the Gold Coast gardens as they were originally built, while learning about their history, landscape design, and present condition. This virtual lecture will discuss the work of renowned architects and landscape architects including Delano and Aldrich, Carrère and Hastings, the Olmsted Brothers, and Beatrix Farrand.Â
Members Free, Non-Members: $8
KIDS & FAMILIES
Virtual Family Hour Sunday
Sunday, May 16
1 – 2 pm
Children ages 5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly virtual art experience with Museum Educator Tami Wood! Explore works of art on view in the Museum and create fun art projects using simple materials!
Members: $5 per child, Non-Members: $10 per child
Registration required. Space is limited!*
*Once registered, all attendees will receive a materials list and Zoom login information via email. Registration is non-refundable, unless cancelled with at least 24 hours notice.
EMERGING ARTISTS SERIES
Instagram Takeover: Artist Sylvia Hommert
Wednesday, May 19
@heckschermuseum
Discover new and exciting contemporary artists as they take over the Museum’s Instagram account @heckschermuseum! On May 19, join artist Syvlia Hommert @slystudios as she shares about her artwork throughout the day.
