Dove/Torr Cottage: Historic Artists' Home, Centerport

About Dove/Torr Cottage: Historic Artists' Home

Dove/Torr Cottage: Historic Artists' Home exhibits George Grosz's "Eclipse of the Sun," a landmark painting marking its centennial, at this art museum in Centerport. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions including modern works from the permanent collection, still lifes, and curated shows of emerging young artists from Long Island. The museum provides free digital guides through the Bloomberg Connects app with audio descriptions in forty languages, large-print wall labels, tactile experience stations for works of art, and wheelchair accessibility throughout. Spanish-language programming and bilingual signage serve the community's growing Hispanic population. Families and students attend portfolio review nights, family celebrations, and collaborative cultural events. General admission is free, supported by a grant from Bank of America. Participating library cardholders can reserve free passes providing admission for two adults and accompanying children through the Library Pass Program, available via heckscher.org.