The Museum will be closed on Saturday, November 7 in preparation for the Sapphire Soiree 65th Anniversary Gala event. We will be open our regular hours on Sunday, November 8 from 12 to 4 p.m.
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Before Hollywood dominated the film industry, Florida was the hot spot for movie executives. With our warm weather, sunny skies, convenient location, cheap labor, and diverse scenery, Florida quickly became a frontrunner in the early film business in the first part of the 20th century. Jacksonville in particular seemed a logical choice as a capital.
Revisiting Christian Iconography asks the viewer to consider how traditional Christian artwork and iconography has changed across time. Scenes depicting the life of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, or other …
Touring the Landscape explores how American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries shaped national identity through landscape paintings of iconic tourist destinations. As a burgeoning tourist industry grew, artists …
Art in Bloom brings together nature-inspired works of art, enhancing the Cummer Museum’s dynamic dialogue between interior galleries and our historic gardens. Coinciding with the height of our spring season, …
The Cummer Museum’s Bank of America Concourse Gallery welcomes Jacksonville-based photographer and artist Ashley Woodson Bailey with What Remains. This body of work explores the relationship between photography, time, and preservation through the botanical subject. “Flowers have long functioned as a visual language in art, symbolizing beauty, mortality, and transformation,” Bailey shares. “I am drawn …
Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs features 115 works by important international photographers dating from the invention of the medium in the 1830s through the mid-20th century, including William Henry Fox Talbot, Julia Margaret Cameron, Timothy O’Sullivan, Paul Strand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ansel Adams, Helen Levitt, and Walker Evans. The history and evolution of this photography …
Join fellow Cummer Museum members to explore our newest exhibition, Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs. Tour the exhibition, then enjoy live music, a complimentary beverage, light refreshments for purchase, and double discounts in the Cummer Shop. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
Discover the art and science behind natural perfumery as you explore how organic ingredients blend to create distinctive scents. Guided by hands-on instruction, you’ll experiment with botanical essences, learn foundational fragrance-building techniques, and craft a personalized perfume to take home. Make & Take classes offer an introductory hands-on experience for visitors who want to try …