Beginning March 9, 2026, the hours of operation for the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will be as follows:
The Museum’s evening hours will change from Tuesdays to Thursdays.
Check out our 2025 hours
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free access opportunities!
The Museum is open today 12 to 4 p.m.
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The Norman Film Manufacturing Company, also known as the Norman Studios, located in Jacksonville, Florida, produced films out of its Arlington headquarters from 1920 until 1928. Richard E. Norman, a Caucasian, gained national attention by producing films with African American casts for African American audiences. He produced at least 8 feature films with top African … 
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. 
The Cummer Museum’s collection contains many works on paper. Did you know that works on paper are easily and irreversibly damaged by both natural and artificial lights? 
One of Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous artists, Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri was a founder of the Western Desert art movement. Mysteries that Remain is an important survey of Namarari’s work, featuring paintings on canvas and board from 1971-1990. It reveals the depth and complexity of Namarari’s artistic experiments as he restlessly strove to present the ancestral narratives … 
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Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition that examines today’s urgent ecological concerns from a cultural perspective, demonstrating how intricately our identities and natural environments are intertwined. Through their artwork, thirty artists show us how rooted in the earth our most cherished cultural traditions are, how our relationship to land and water shapes … |
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Join us for the eighth annual Museum Store Sunday – a worldwide shopping event, with more than 2,100 participating museums. Find unique gifts while also supporting the Museum’s mission. Shop with purpose. Meet Jacksonville Makers Amber Angeloni, Mythical Workshop Billie McCray, Fabric Artist Chris Messina, Silver Garden Designs John Bunker, Artist Liz Greene, Kisanii Handbags …
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Spend a relaxing afternoon immersed in the art of portrait drawing with artist William McMahan. Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this extended workshop offers a deep dive into technique and style under McMahan’s expert guidance. Learn to create stunning portraits of a live model using pencil, pen, or paint. … |
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Learn about the science of perfumery and techniques for combining organic ingredients to create your own signature scent. Create a one-of-a-kind perfume made entirely of natural ingredients and recyclable materials. Discover the joy of expressing yourself in an eco-conscious way! |
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Shop, sip, and celebrate at our signature holiday event! Discover special trunk shows, enjoy exclusive offers, and contribute to the programs and mission of the Museum with the proceeds from your purchases. · 30% discount off all purchases for members · 20% discount off all purchases for future members Trunk show offerings: · Alice Sturzinger, … |
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Shop, sip, and celebrate at our signature holiday event! Discover special trunk shows, enjoy exclusive offers, and contribute to the programs and mission of the Museum with the proceeds from your purchases. · 30% discount off all purchases for members · 20% discount off all purchases for future members · 5 to 7 p.m., Meet …
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Blend literary exploration with the beauty of the natural world. Participants will tour the Cummer Gardens and special exhibition, Spirit in the Land, followed by a thought-provoking discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Presented in partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library. Select one of … |
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Witness the magic of woodturning. Observe skilled members of the Jax Turners Association transform ordinary wood, salvaged from the Cummer Gardens, into beautiful and useful objects. Visit Spirit in the Land to explore how intricately our identities and natural environments are intertwined.
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Explore nature and culture with your friends! We’ll tour the Cummer Gardens and Spirit in the Land, then chat about the book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith. Presented in partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library. Photo Credit: Matt Roth |
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Your well-being matters. Did you know that every visit to the Museum is good for your health and wellness? Treat yourself to a gentle Tai Chi & Sound Bath Experience in the Cummer Gardens and then explore the Museum campus to find your center. Comfortable clothes and mats are recommended. |
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Enjoy lively discussion about a pre-selected, exhibition inspired book. The Cummer Nassau Art Book Club meets monthly. Locations alternate between the Fernandina Beach Public Library Branch and Yulee Branch Library at FSCJ Campus. December Selection: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer; inspired by the Cummer Museum exhibition Spirit in the Land. |
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Discover the stories and powerful messages that resonate throughout Spirit in the Land during this dynamic curatorial conversation. Hear from the visionary behind the exhibition, Trevor Schoonmaker, the Mary D.B.T. and James H. Semans Director, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Joined by Holly Keris, the J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver Chief Curator … |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. Led by a volunteer Docent, tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection. |
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Unleash your inner landscape artist with Bank of America Concourse Artist, Paul Ladnier. Designed for all skill levels, this workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of painting the outdoors using oil. Learn Ladnier's technique for capturing a scene in a single session, from establishing good painting habits to developing your own aesthetic sensibility. Stay … |
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Mountain Heights & Valley Sights Inspired by the exhibition Spirit in the Land and Mount Washington by Edmund Darch Lewis Join us for a fun-filled adventure including storytelling, singing, and laughter in our galleries and gardens. Young ones will enjoy enchanting tales, accompanied by a touch of art, music, and nature. After the story, your … |
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Learn clay hand-building techniques using air dry clay. Children will create and decorate their own clay plates. Supplies included. |
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Spend a relaxing afternoon immersed in the art of portrait drawing with artist William McMahan. Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this extended workshop offers a deep dive into technique and style under McMahan’s expert guidance. Learn to create stunning portraits of a live model using pencil, pen, or paint. … |