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The Cummer Museum was established in 1958 when Ninah Cummer, an avid art collector, garden enthusiast, and civic leader, bequeathed her beloved art collection and riverfront home to create a museum. Today, the core collection of 60 pieces from Mrs. Cummer’s estate has grown to include more than 5,000 works of art. The historically significant gardens, set against the backdrop of the St. Johns River, serve as a centerpiece of serenity for all to enjoy. We encourage you to reap the benefits of becoming a member of The Cummer Museum. Whether you’re a member or visitor, you’ll fit right in!

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Events & Festivals
Palette & Plate with host Brianna Sharpe
Events & Festivals
Palette & Plate with host Brianna Sharpe

Your fall evening begins with an insider’s look at Theodoor Rombouts’ The Concert, as Brianna Sharpe, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole Associate Curator, offers a fresh perspective on the featured artwork. Afterward, …

Thursday, October 08, 2026 - Thursday, October 08, 2026
Classes & Workshops
Self-Care Sundays: Tai Chi and Sound Bath
Classes & Workshops
Self-Care Sundays: Tai Chi and Sound Bath

Experience the restorative power of art, nature, and mindful movement during this gentle Tai Chi and Sound Bath experience in the Cummer Gardens. Guided movement, meditation, and sound create space …

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
Children & Families
Ghoulish Gallery & Garden Night
Children & Families
Ghoulish Gallery & Garden Night

This Halloween, experience the Cummer Museum like never before! Dare to discover the Museum’s spine-tingling secrets as you encounter friendly GHosts (Gallery Hosts) dressed as artworks from our collection and …

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
Talks & Lectures
The Living Garden: Designing with Nature — Larry Weaner
Talks & Lectures
The Living Garden: Designing with Nature — Larry Weaner

Experience the Cummer Museum’s historically significant gardens and living collections through a new lens with renowned landscape designer Larry Weaner. Drawing from decades of work in ecological garden design, Weaner …

Thursday, October 22, 2026 - Thursday, October 22, 2026
Events & Festivals
Fall Garden Concert featuring The Billie Monarch Band
Events & Festivals
Fall Garden Concert featuring The Billie Monarch Band

Welcome the fall season with an evening of live music in the historic Cummer Gardens as Billie Monarch and her band bring their soulful, genre-blending sound to the riverfront. With …

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Saturday, October 24, 2026

Museum Calendar

Sapphire Soirée: 65 Years of Art & Elegance

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Join us for a black-tie gala celebrating the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ 65th anniversary. Set against the beauty of the Museum’s historic riverfront gardens, this special evening will honor 65 years of art, gardens, learning, and community impact.

Mission & Vision

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is an essential part of the creative and cultural fabric of Northeast Florida and beyond. The unparalleled experiences we create honor Ninah Cummer’s legacy, enhance the quality of life for everyone, and cement the Cummer Museum’s position as a social hub that ignites surprise and fun.

Located on the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, the Cummer Museum is a beacon of resilience and a committed steward of its natural environment.

Our passion for showcasing art and living collections through high-impact public programs in a welcoming setting inspires visitors to incorporate the Cummer Museum into their lives. Our commitment, creativity, and dynamism make the Cummer Museum a cultural leader that will positively impact current and future generations.

It is our mission to create art, garden, and learning experiences that spark discovery and well-being.

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