Groups & Tours
The insight of a Docent Volunteer will bring your Museum visit to life!
We are currently offering the following opportunities. See details below.
- In-Person Docents in the Galleries
- In-Person Private Group Tours
- Virtual Group Tours
Questions? E-mail Education@heckscher.org or call 631.380.3292.
In-Person Docents in the Galleries
Join us for Docent in the Gallery hours on select dates and times!
See calendar below for details. Registration is required.
In-Person Private Group Tours
Schedule a Private Group Tour led by a Docent Volunteer today!
Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to explore the galleries before public hours.
Groups must be a minimum of 6, maximum of 40.
Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
To get started, complete the Request Form below or call 631.380.3292, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Scheduling
Tours are available Thursday through Sunday, 11 – 11:45 am.
Fees
$10 per person
Payment due prior to tour date.
VIRTUAL GROUP TOURS
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of an exhibition via Zoom!
A Docent Volunteer will bring the artwork to life for your group from the comfort of home.
Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
To get started, complete the Request Form below or call 631.380.3292, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Scheduling
Tours are 40 minutes long.
Available Monday through Friday, 10 am – 3 pm.Â
Fees
Up to 25 individuals: $100
26 – 50 individuals: $200
50+ Individuals: $300
Payment due after program takes place.
COURTNEY M. LEONARD TOURS
Clockwise from right: Two detail views of Courtney M. Leonard, CONTACT 2,021, 2021, canvas, ceramic, brass, and artificial sinew, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Courtney M. Leonard, BREACH: Logbook 23 | BREACH #2, 2023 (part of a limited series, begun in 2015, marking the death of one whale), wooden pallet with ceramic sperm whale teeth.
Experience the Work of Artist Courtney M. Leonard
Guided Tours at Heckscher Museum of Art & Planting Fields
Saturday, July 15
Saturday, August 12
Sunday, Sept 10
Saturday, Oct 21
Saturday, Nov. 4
12:30 – 1 pm, 2:30 – 3 pm at each site
You choose where to begin!
Join us for guided tours featuring the work of contemporary artist Courtney M. Leonard (Shinnecock, b. 1980) at two locations, The Heckscher Museum of Art and Planting Fields.
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