The Heckscher Museum of Art: Building a Collection

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on March 31, 2026 @ 10:30am.
  • A Copiague library card is required.

Event Details

How do art institutions decide which artworks to acquire, display and preserve for future generations? Join Curatorial Assistant Jessica Rosen for a behind-the-scenes look at the collection strategies of The Heckscher Museum of Art. This presentation illuminates the often-invisible work of collection management, the stories behind key acquisitions, and the ways museums serve as guardians of our shared cultural memory.