EXHIBITIONS
FEATURED EVENTS
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
in collaboration with the Huntington African American Museum
Friday, June 19, 2026
12 – 6 pm
Celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom, resilience, and joy, with us at The Heckscher Museum of Art and in partnership with the Huntington African American Museum! Join us in the galleries from 12 to 2 pm to chat with Just Powers: Long Island Biennial 2026 exhibiting artists Michael Krasowitz, Luanda Lozano, and Christine Tudor. Then head outside for a live performance by the Adlib Steel Pan Orchestra on the museum terrace from 4 to 5 pm. Stay after the performance for a reception on the terrace, where guests and musicians will gather over refreshments to celebrate community and enjoy the evening together.
Free. All are welcome!
For the performance, registration is recommended for seating accommodation.
Activities in partnership with the Huntington African American Museum
at JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY in Heckscher Park
presented by The Huntington Juneteenth Committee
Saturday, June 20, 2026
3 – 6 pm
Join The Heckscher Museum and the Huntington African American Museum at Heckscher Park for the Town of Huntington’s Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration! Together, we are hosting a community portrait studio inspired by the legacy of James VanDerZee, one of the most celebrated photographers of the Harlem Renaissance, whose work captured the beauty, dignity, and pride of Black life in America. Stop by our station to create your own contemporary portrait in that same spirit, celebrating family, community, and joy. Featuring photography by Danangelowe A.J Spencer from DAJS Visuals.
Serving as the backdrop for your portrait is a large-scale reproduction of Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More by artist Robert Carter from the Heckscher Museum’s collection, a powerful and tender work that speaks directly to the themes of legacy, love, and intergenerational connection at the heart of Juneteenth. Kids and families are invited to create their own artwork of a loved one inspired by Carter’s painting, completing the phrase “____ Taught Me ____ and Much More!” to make something personal, meaningful, and all their own.
Free
ART EXPLORERS CLUB: Mosaic Menagerie Collage
for Ages 5 – 10
Saturday, June 20, 2026
9:30 – 10:30 amÂ
Join us one Saturday each month for Art Explorers! Each workshop offers a new and exciting interactive gallery tour, hands-on art making, stories, and much more. Both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Kids will explore a variety of different art materials and techniques as they create open-ended projects and let their imaginations soar.
On June 20, read Z is for Zebra: A Mosaic Menagerie by Judith Caseley. Kids will explore all of the beautiful animal mosaics featured in this beautiful book and will create their own unique paper mosaic collages featuring their own letter and animal.
$10 per child
Free for members
Registration recommended. Drop off optional for kids ages 6+
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.
