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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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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This special event offers two unique opportunities to connect with best-selling author Robin Wall Kimmerer. SOLD OUT Pre-Lecture Reception | 5 to 6:30 p.m. Come early for a rare opportunity to connect with renowned author Robin Wall Kimmerer in an intimate setting. Enjoy light bites prepared by Chef’s Garden and a complimentary beverage while engaging … |
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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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Location: Fernandina Beach Branch Library Meeting Room Discuss Book: Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith. Families are invited to visit the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on their own to explore the exhibition, Spirit in the Land (on view through February 9) and the Cummer Gardens. Presented … |
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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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Location: Fernandina Beach Branch Library Enjoy lively discussion about a pre-selected, exhibition inspired book. This month we’re reading The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. |
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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. Image Credit Willard Leroy Metcalf (American, 1858 – 1925), Ponte Alla Badia, Florence, 1913, oil … |
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Woodland Wonders – Inspired by the Cummer Gardens and the exhibition Spirit in the Land Get ready for a forest-themed adventure that sparks wonder and creativity! After the story, children will go to the studios for a hands-on art activity. |
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Location: Fernandina Beach Branch Library Meeting Room Create a braided, fabric textile inspired by Spirit in the Land (on view through February 9, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens) and Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith. Presented by Cummer Nassau and Nassau County Public Library System, with Conserve Nassau. Refreshments available. |
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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. Image Credit Willard Leroy Metcalf (American, 1858 – 1925), Ponte Alla Badia, Florence, 1913, oil … |
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Drawn Together explores the intriguing nature of the artistic process. Pairing work from the Cummer Museum’s permanent collection with the artist's smaller study drawings reveals the time and commitment it takes to conceptualize an idea from start to finish. This often leaves the viewer with two or more standalone masterpieces: the initial sketch and the … |
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Join us for a sensory-friendly experience for people with sensory sensitivities or differing cognitive abilities. Explore at your own pace and connect with others in a supportive, friendly, and enriching environment. Visitors are welcome to stay for the remainder of the Museum’s open hours.
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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. … |