Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave. at Route 25A
Huntington, NY 11743-2741
631-351-3250
The Beaux Arts building was built in 1920 by August Heckscher to house his private art collection. The museum's art collection includes more than 2,000 works from Renaissance masters to contemporary Long Island artists. This year and future exhibitions include: The Luminous Landscapes of April Gornik, Paper Chase: Works on Paper by William Merritt Chase and his Contemporaries, Long Island Moderns: Artists on the North Shore from Edward Steichen to Cindy Sherman
Hours10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (until 8:30 p.m. first Friday of month; free admission after 5 p.m.), 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Upcoming Events
Through Sep. 4
First Fridays
First Friday of every month enjoy the Museum's exhibitions along with musical entertainment
Jul. 20 - Sep. 14
Sounds of Summer
View the museums's current exhibitions and hear a free lunchtime concert, refreshments served, presented by Midday Music
Aug. 7 - Sep. 4
Summer Folk Music Friday
Celebrate the first friday of every month with free admission after 5 p.m., view the exhibitions and listen to music entertainment, presented by First Fridays, refreshments available for purchase with proceeds to benefit the museum's programs
Sep. 20
Draw Out
Featuring demonstrations by various artists, life drawing presentations, docent tours, music and interactive drawing activities indoors and out
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Admission
$8.00, $6.00 seniors, $5.00 students, children under 10 admitted free (reduced fees for Huntington residents)
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