Kristina, Author at The Heckscher Museum of Art

Youth Ambassadors Lead Fall Tour

November 17, 2021
by Tami Wood, Museum Educator

On Saturday mornings this fall, before the building’s opening hours, the Heckscher Museum of Art was a hub of activity. A diverse group of fifth through ninth grade students from…

Superintendent’s Day Conference for Teachers a Success!

November 15, 2021

On Tuesday, November 2, 77 K-12 art teachers from 14 different school districts across Nassau and Suffolk Counties came together for the Museum’s annual Superintendent’s Day Professional Development Conference.

New H@H Kids Edition Coming Soon! Autumn Art (Episode 27)

Create this new H@H project along with Alyssa starting Saturday, September 25 at 10:15 am! Watch the video right here or on the Museum’s YouTube Channel. Project Overview: Join educator…

New H@H Kids Edition Coming Soon! Pattern Play Abstract Art (Episode 26)

Create this new H@H project along with Lisa starting Saturday, August 28 at 10:15 am! Watch the video right here or on the Museum’s YouTube Channel. Project Overview: Join us…

Centennial Exhibition Visitors Choice Voting ends Sunday!

July 23, 2021

Throughout the Museum’s 100 year history, community, collaboration, and our visitors have been at the heart of our mission. Keeping this in mind, our centennial exhibition The Heckscher Museum Celebrates…

Summer Drop In Workshops for Kids Begin Today!

July 8, 2021

Looking for quality art programming for your children this summer? Set in beautiful Heckscher Park, the Museum is offering in-person Drop-In and Create Workshops every Thursday, July 8 – August…

New H@H Kids Edition Coming Soon! “A Special Day” Drawing (Episode 25)

Create this new H@H project along with Lisa starting Saturday, June 19 at 10:15 am! Watch the video below or on the Museum’s YouTube Channel. Project Overview: In celebration of…

LI Best 2021 Visitors Choice Award Winners Announced

May 24, 2020

More than 2,800 votes were cast this year for the Long Island’s Best Visitors Choice Awards – by individuals visiting the Museum in person as well as online. There were…

Long Island’s Best: Meet Up & Final Days!

May 21, 2021

It seems like only yesterday that Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2021 opened to the public. Ever since, it has been a whirlwind of Exhibition Preview…

LI Best Artwork on View at Mitchells & Firefly Artists Gallery

May 6, 2021

The Museum is thrilled to announce that select student artwork from Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2021 will be on view at Mitchells in Huntington and…