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12 – 5 pm
Monday – Wednesday
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*Closed to the public for exhibit change: Thursday, May 13 – Saturday, May 22, 2027
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Artwork On View
Interactive Station: Give & Receive Messages of Hope & Light
“The America that I now know is still a place of light, a place of opportunities, of risks, of justice, of racism, of injustice, of hunger and excess, of pleasure and growth. Democracy is a constant job, a collective dedication.”
– Felix Gonzalez-Torres
In coordination with the Eclipse of the Sun Now exhibition, the museum invites visitors to pass it forward and share positive messages at this interactive station in the Central Gallery.
Share a message of hope and light that will be passed along, and then receive a message from another visitor from one of the vending machines. For younger visitors, each message is accompanied by a sticker or other surprise trinket!
Accessibility
The Heckscher Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible and welcoming environment for all. In coordination with the current exhibition Eclipse of the Sun Now, the Museum has numerous resources available including verbal descriptions of select artwork and a Tactile Station with touch opportunities in the Central Gallery developed in coordination with the Museum’s Accessibility Advisory Group.
Tactile Station
The Heckscher Museum continually strives to make the Museum experience accessible to all and engage visitors through all of their senses. This touch opportunity has been specifically designed in coordination with the exhibition Eclipse of the Sun Now and in partnership with the Museum’s Accessibility Advisory Group. In the Museum’s Central Gallery, in-person visitors are invited to touch materials related to four works of art on display, including George Grosz’s Eclipse of the Sun. As they explore with their hands, participants can also listen to audio recordings related to the works of art, including verbal descriptions of each artwork.
Special thanks to Accessibility Advisory Group member Megan Dausch, Accessibility Specialist, Helen Keller National Center, for her collaboration on this project.
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.
New! Heckscher Merch
Shop the Centennial Collection
Introducing Heckscher merch! Celebrate your love of art with our new collection of Museum-branded merchandise and a special Centennial Collection inspired by the exhibition Eclipse of the Sun Now. Explore unique items commemorating the 100th anniversary of George Grosz’s iconic painting and show off your Heckscher pride!
Shop online at heckscher.org/merch and have your favorite items shipped directly to your door.
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.
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Learn about Dove/Torr Cottage