Some people immediately think “New York City” when they think of the best art gallery. But Long Island has plenty of talent here, so there’s no need to brave the crowds. From modern art to outsider art and everything in between, we bring you this year’s winners for Best Art Gallery on Long Island.
Long Islanders Voted Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
1 Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave., Huntington. 631-351-3250. www.heckscher.org
When people talk about the heart of Huntington, they often refer to The Paramount, The Book Revue or the Cinema Arts Centre—fine institutions all. But the original cultural crown jewel of Long Island’s SoHo is this nearly century-old museum of art. With roots in the Gold Coast’s Gilded Age, the museum’s collection includes thousands of works dating to the early 16th century. Look to them for some of the most thought-provoking exhibits around.
2 Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9338. www.nassaumuseum.com
3 Ripe Art Gallery
67A Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-239-1805. www.ripeartgal.com
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