EXHIBITIONS
FEATURED EVENTS
SUMMER COMMUNITY DINNER
Art + Community = Democracy
Friday, June 26, 2026
5 – 8 pmÂ
Inspired by the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Museum’s 100th Anniversary of Eclipse of the Sun by George Grosz, this community dinner brings people from all walks of life together around a shared table for an open and welcoming conversation on shared experiences, art, civic life, and freedom under the summer stars.
This evening will feature cuisine from Kabul Afghan Restaurant, which gives guests the opportunity to enjoy foods and flavors that reflect the many cultures and communities of Long Island. The Museum will also offer extended gallery hours, with select Biennial artists in the galleries from 5-6 pm to speak with visitors near their artwork and share insights into their creative practices. From 6-8 pm, everyone is invited to gather for a community dinner outside the Museum. Seating and meals will be available while supplies last. Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, we warmly welcome you to pull up a chair, share a meal, and connect with others through art, conversation, and togetherness.
Pay-What-You-Wish, All Are Welcome!
Pre-Registration Now Closed
We are so moved by the enthusiasm and warmth you’ve shown for our Summer Community Dinner Series! Pre-registration for all three evenings has now closed, and we are so grateful to everyone who signed up. That said, our doors remain open to all. Walk-ins are warmly welcome—no registration required. This is a pay-as-you-wish event, so come as you are and give what you can. Seating and refreshments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot.
SUMMER DROP-IN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Wednesdays & Fridays, July 8 to August 14, 2026
10:30 – 11:30 am
Ages 5 – 10
Children ages five through ten are invited to the Museum to create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum! Each week’s project will be exciting and different. Programs will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park, weather-permitting. No advance registration required.
$10 per child, Free for Members
*Exhibiting Artist Eileen Shaloum will be a Special Guest Artist at the Friday, July 17 workshop! Meet the artist, learn about her artwork, and create your own masterpiece!
ART WITHOUT BARRIERS: CELEBRATING THE ADA
Free Community Event in the Museum & Heckscher Park
Saturday, July 25, 2026 (Rain Date: July 26)
12 – 5 pm
Join us for this free community event celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! This gathering was created in collaboration with Heckscher Museum’s Accessibility Advisory Group and welcomes everyone. It was created with and for the Deaf community, blind and low vision community, individuals with developmental disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, and people of all ages and abilities. Enjoy a vibrant selection of hands-on and interactive art activities and sensory experiences designed for all types of learners both inside the Museum and outside in beautiful Heckscher Park. Whether through touch, sight, sound, movement, or creative expression, there’s something meaningful for every participant to explore, create and connect.
Free
All are welcome – come celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the power of community!
SCHOOL’S OUT! ART’S IN!
Workshops for Kids
Entering Grades 2 – 5
Monday – Thursday, August 24 – 27, 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
School may be closed, but The Heckscher is open! Children are invited to explore works of art on display in the Museum and then create original works of art inspired by what they see. Participants will be given individual attention and work in a variety of media and techniques. Projects will be brought home at the end of the second day of each workshop. Sign up for one or both! Bring a snack and water bottle. Registration required. Space is limited.
Workshop I: We All Scream for Ice Cream Sculptures (Mon. & Tues., Aug. 24 & 25)
Workshop II: Painting Palette-Palooza (Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 26 & 27)
$85 per child per workshop
25% Discount for Members ($64 per child)
