News - The Heckscher Museum of Art

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…

Heckscher’s Seated Lincoln now on View at Huntington Public Library

Huntington, NY – The Heckscher Museum of Art and the Huntington Public Library are pleased to announce that The Heckscher’s rare Seated Lincoln sculpture is now on long term…

Just Powers: Long Island Biennial 2026 Now Open!

May 16, 2026

Biennial Artists Represent AAPI Heritage

May 12, 2026

In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Museum is pleased to highlight a number artists who have lived an artful life, creating work that pays…

Long Island’s Best 2026 Visitors Choice Winner

Congratulations to Brandon Peralta, Brentwood High School, the winner of the Visitors Choice Award for Long Island’s Best 2026. More than 1100 votes were cast this year by individuals visiting the…

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…

Students Celebrate Opening of Long Island’s Best 2026

April 1, 2026

The Museum would like to congratulate all of the exhibiting artists and award winners for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum 2026! Now celebrating its 30th…

Now Open! Lines of Influence: Artists Teaching Artists

March 29, 2026