Grades K-8 Programs

REGISTER NOW for 2024-2025!
Join us for a field trip to the museum or an In-School field trip, designed specifically with your students’ needs in mind! A broad range of exhibitions are available for your students to discover. All programs are BOCES aidable.
How to Book a Program:
- Online: Go to “BOOK NOW!” below to complete a Request Form. Once your form is submitted, a staff member will call email or call you within 5 business days to confirm and schedule.
- By Email: Email education@heckscher.org for additional assistance.
Looking for a program for students with special needs? Learn more
Questions?
Email education@heckscher.org or call 631.380.3292.
In-Museum Field Trips

Visit the Museum and your students will have an exciting experience designed to stretch their imaginations and build visual literacy skills! Tour the exhibitions with a Museum Educator leading engaging conversations. Discover the power of art through grade-appropriate dialogue. Students will create their own artwork inspired by what they have learned!
Scheduling:
60 minutes (Grades 2-8)
45 minutes (Grades K-1)
Wednesday – Friday
10 – 11 am, 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Maximum 50 students per session
Pricing:
$12 per student (minimum 15 students or $180)
In-School Field Trips

“My Museum” In-School Program
Grades 2-3
Bring museums to life with this exciting program held at your school! Classes are introduced to the value of museums in our lives as they discover a broad range of artwork, including art from The Heckscher’s Collection. Each child then designs and creates their very own art museum, inside and out, using drawing and collage techniques.
Scheduling:
90 minutes
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible, with a start time of 9 am or later.
Pricing:
$300 per class of approximately 25 students
Fee includes all art supplies.

“Create & Display” Multi-Day In-School Program
Grades 6-8
Give your students the opportunity to dive in deeper and create during this popular multi-day program held at your school! This project-based program is custom-designed and focuses on the creative process and exploring exciting art materials and techniques. At the end of the program, there is the option to have Museum staff mount a display at your school of all your students’ artwork!
Scheduling:
40 minute sessions
Mondays & Tuesdays
Times are flexible
Number of sessions may vary
Pricing:
With Display: $325 per class of approximately 25 students
No Display: $300 per class of approximately 25 students
Fees include all art supplies.
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors!
Leadership Gifts for Museum Discovery Programs are provided by
- The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
- Suffolk County
through County Executive Edward P. Romaine, and Legislator Stephanie Bontempi - Frederic R. Coudert Foundation
- Nadon Trust/Margy Hargraves and Family
- The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
- Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation
- The Alpha Omega Charitable Foundation
- Frank J. Antun Foundation
- New York Community Bank Foundation
- The Rea Charitable Trust