Events Archives - The Heckscher Museum of Art

Families Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Heckscher Museum

The Museum welcomed more than 800 people to a festive Dia de los Muertos celebration on November 1. Families enjoyed art, music, and tradition on this day of remembrance. This…

2026 Heckscher Museum of Art Benefit Sparkles

October 2026

The Heckscher Museum of Art’s 2026 Benefit Gala was held at the historic Oheka Castle in Huntington, the perfect setting for the “Cabaret Soiree” mood. The evening featured special honorees,…

Awards, Videos, Travelling Show Highlight Stebbins

October 8, 2026

Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History has been granted two awards, is featured in the PBS production Treasures of New York, and in art-focused videos for Smarthistory.org. The Heckscher exhibition is…

The Heckscher Museum Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

September 16, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) at The Heckscher Museum abounds with great art, creative artmaking, and culminates in a joyous all-community celebration for Dia de los Muertos.…

Heckscher Museum Turns 106!

July 8, 2026

The Heckscher Museum of Art is celebrating its 106th anniversary on July 10. In 1917, Anna and August Heckscher donated the land that would become Heckscher Park to the Heckscher…

Celebrate with The Heckscher Museum: America 250

June 10, 2026

Around the country, museums and historical and cultural organizations are finding unique ways to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The Heckscher Museum is happy to…

March with The Museum at Long Island Pride Parade

May 27, 2026

June 14 – Beginning 12 pm The Heckscher Museum of Art is honored to be a Grand Marshal of the June 14 Long Island Pride Parade in Huntington. March with…

Just Powers: Long Island Biennial 2026 Now Open!

May 16, 2026

Evan Waddy-Farr Honored by Project P.L.A.Y. and St. John’s Camp

April 8, 2026

Evan Waddy-Farr, Heckscher Museum’s Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives, will be an honoree at the upcoming Project P.L.A.Y. and St. John’s Camp Fundraiser. Since joining the Museum, Evan has…

Heckscher Museum Magazine January 2026

Enjoy a recap of The Heckscher Museum Benefit, a new essay about Emma Stebbins, and previews of exciting upcoming exhibitions: Long Island’s Best, Long Island Biennial, and Eclipse of the…

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