Grades K-8 Programs

REGISTER NOW for 2023-2024!
Join us for an in-person or virtual field trip, designed specifically with your students’ needs in mind! A broad range of exhibitions are available for your students to discover. All programs are BOCES aidable.

Exhibitions Schedule

How to Book a Program:

• Online: Go to “BOOK NOW!” below to complete a Request Form. Once your form is submitted, a staff member will call email or call you within 5 business days to confirm and schedule.
• By Phone: Call 631.380.3292, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

Looking for a program for students with special needs? Learn more

Questions?
Email education@heckscher.org or call 631.380.3292.

Visit the Museum and your students will have an exciting experience designed to stretch their imaginations and build visual literacy skills! Tour the exhibitions with a Museum Educator leading engaging conversations. Discover the power of art through grade-appropriate dialogue. Students will create their own artwork inspired by what they have learned!

Scheduling:
60 minutes (Grades 2-8)
45 minutes (Grades K-1)
Wednesday – Friday
10 – 11 am, 11:30 – 12:30 pm

Pricing:
$12 per student (minimum 15 students)
Fee includes Museum admission and all art supplies.

“My Museum” In-School Program
Grades 2-3

Bring museums to life with this exciting program held at your school! Classes are introduced to the value of museums in our lives as they discover a broad range of artwork, including art from The Heckscher’s Collection. Each child then designs and creates their very own art museum, inside and out, using drawing and collage techniques.

Scheduling:
90 minutes
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible, with a start time of 9 am or later.

Pricing:
$300 per class per session
Fees include all art supplies.

“Create & Display” Multi-Day In-School Program
Grades 6-8

Give your students the opportunity to dive in deeper and create during this popular multi-day program held at your school! This project-based program is custom-designed and focuses on the creative process and exploring exciting art materials and techniques. At the end of the program, there is the option to have Museum staff mount a display at your school of all your students’ artwork!

Scheduling:
40 minute sessions
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible
Number of sessions may vary

Pricing:
$300 per class per session (with display)
$275 per class per session (no display)
Fees include all art supplies.

Students in grades 2 through 8 are invited to experience a virtual tour of an exhibition with a Museum Educator! In addition to the tour, students will create a hands-on project inspired by what they learn. (Program includes an art supply list for the project, which will be supplied to the teacher in advance.)

Scheduling:
40 minutes
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible

Pricing:
$175 per class per session