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Questions?
Email info@heckscher.org or Call 631.380.3230
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Hours, Admission, & More
HOURS
Thursday – Sunday*
12 – 5 pm
Monday – Wednesday
CLOSED
*Open late (until 6 pm) on Saturday, June 21 in coordination with Juneteenth Freedom Day in Heckscher Park.
FREE ADMISSION
Free admission for the community is made possible through a generous grant from Bank of America.
Accessibility
The Heckscher Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible and welcoming environment for all.
Spanish Language translation and ASL is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Free Digital Guide
Enhance your next visit with exclusive content only available in The Heckscher Museum of Art’s digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app! Whether in the galleries or off-site, the Bloomberg Connects app contains everything you need, all in one place. Scan code with your mobile device or download the free app now.
Fridays at the Museum Palette Café
Fridays at the Museum Palette Café
June 13 – September 12, 2025
12 – 8 pm
Get ready for another unforgettable season of Fridays at The Heckscher Museum of Art’s Museum Palette Café! After a successful debut last year, we’re serving up delicious fun this summer with more dates, extended hours, and special collaborations all season long. Come for the food, stay for the art, and experience summer Fridays like never before!
This café includes seating for up to thirty-six people on the Museum’s outdoor terrace and a rotating roster of local food trucks providing diverse delicacies to guests each Friday between 12 and 8 pm. A diverse range of cuisines curated by Black, Indigenous, and female chef owners of color will be featured. Seating on the terrace is accessible year-round and includes wheelchair accessible/ADA approved tables.
Soundwalks
Extend your visit with two unique accessible outdoor soundwalk experiences! One soundwalk is located at the nearby Dove/Torr Cottage, located at 30 Centershore Road, Centerport. The second just steps outside the Museum is beautiful Heckscher Park. Both soundwalks can be accessed through the Museum’s free digital guide in the Bloomberg Connects app.
Learn more about the soundwalks
Learn about Dove/Torr Cottage
Health & Safety Policies
The Heckscher Museum follows best practices concerning public health and social distancing. Preventative measures have been put in place; however, this is no guarantee that you and your party will not be exposed to COVID-19 if you choose to enter the property. If you or someone in your party has COVID-19, is experiencing symptoms, or believes they have been exposed to the virus, please do not attempt to visit the Museum.
