Grades K-8 Programs

Register Now for 2026-2027

We are excited to offer many program options for the 2026-2027 school year! Museum Discovery Programs are designed to offer teachers and students enriching, curriculum-based opportunities to explore art and creative expression. Each program utilizes visual-thinking strategies to familiarize students with works of art and develop critical thinking skills. 

All programs…

• Nurture curiosity, creativity, life-long learning, and a passion for the arts!
• Are accessible and inclusive and encourage students to express their unique selves.
• Meet the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts, including CRS (Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education)
• Are BOCES aidable.

“MY MUSEUM”
In-School Field Trip
Grades k-2

Bring museums to life! 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 student then designs and creates their very own art museum, inside and out, using drawing and collage techniques.

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

$300 per class of approximately 25 students

CUSTOM DESIGNED IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Grades k-2

Custom in-school workshops can be developed to meet the needs of your curriculum. Please reach out to education@heckscher.org.

VISIT THE MUSEUM
Grades 3-5

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 and group activities. Students also create their own artwork inspired by what they have learned!
Learn about current & upcoming exhibitions

*NEW* More time to explore!
75 minutes
Wednesday – Friday
10 – 11:15 am
Maximum 25 students per session

$14 per student (minimum cost $210)

ARTIST AS INNOVATOR
Collage Workshop Inspired by Esphyr Slobodkina
In-School Field Trip
Grades 3-5

Author and illustrator of the well-known children’s book, Caps for Sale, Esphyr Slobodkina was an innovative thinker and prolific artist. Students learn the importance of experimentation as they view Slobodkina’s abstract paintings and found-object sculptures created with recycled materials. Students use their imaginations as they analyze artwork as a group, discovering the value of multiple interpretations while engaging in an open-minded collage activity building creative problem-solving skills.

90 minutes
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible

$300 per class of approximately 25 students

*EXCITING NEW PROGRAM*
EYES ON ART: AN INTRODUCTION TO CURATING
In-School Field Trip
Grades 3-5

Explore and experience the role of a museum curator, whose job is to develop, design and install exhibitions. Students will play the Education Department’s hands-on card game, Eyes on Art: A Collection Interpretation Game and collaborate to curate an exhibition using objects from the Heckscher Museum of Art’s collection.

90 minutes
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible

$300 per class of approximately 25 students

CUSTOM DESIGNED IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Grades 3-5

Custom in-school workshops can be developed to meet the needs of your curriculum. Please reach out to education@heckscher.org.

VISIT THE MUSEUM
Grades 6-8

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 and group activities. Students also create their own artwork inspired by what they have learned!
Learn about current & upcoming exhibitions

*NEW* More time to explore!
75 minutes
Wednesday – Friday
10 – 11:15 am or 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Maximum 25 students per session

$14 per student (minimum cost $210)

CREATE & DISPLAY
In-School Multi-Day Program
Grades 6-8

Give your students the opportunity to dive deeper and create during this popular multi-day experience! This project-based program focuses on the creative process and exploring exciting art materials and techniques! For an additional fee, there is the option to have Museum staff mount a display at your school of all your students’ artwork!

Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible
Number of sessions may vary

$250 per class  – with display
$225 per class – no display
Price is per 40 min. session.

*EXCITING NEW PROGRAM*
EYES ON ART: AN INTRODUCTION TO CURATING
In-School One-Day Program
Grades 6-8

Explore and experience the role of a museum curator, whose job is to develop, design and install exhibitions. Students will play the Education Department’s hands-on card game, Eyes on Art: A Collection Interpretation Game and collaborate to curate an exhibition using objects from the Heckscher Museum of Art’s collection.

90 minutes
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible

$300 per class of approximately 25 students

CUSTOM DESIGNED IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Grades 6-8

Custom in-school workshops can be developed to meet the needs of your curriculum. Please reach out to education@heckscher.org.