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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…

Eclipse of the Sun Now: The Power of George Grosz’s Political Masterwork at 100

September 24, 2026

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.…

Smarthistory Highlights Emma Stebbbins Sculptures

September 3, 2026

Smarthistory, an online center for public art history, has chosen three Emma Stebbins sculptures to highlight the important work Stebbins accomplished during her lifetime. The video, with commentary from Dr.…

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