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 Closed today
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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 New Testament references have been used for centuries in Western European art to inspire devotion. However, as artistic self-expression became more prevalent in the late … 
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 traveled widely, shaping a corpus of iconic views that helped define what it meant to be American. From the marshes of Florida to the pastoral … 
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, Art in Bloom celebrates how today’s artists are expanding the boundaries of floral art far beyond historic still-life paintings. Works from the Cummer's permanent collection … 
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 … 
Give your young artist a summer filled with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun. Each themed week of Summer Art Camp offers a fresh experience. Campers will explore the galleries and gardens, experiment with new art materials, and bring their ideas to life in the studio. They’ll build confidence, make new friends, and share their masterpieces … |
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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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Start your summer with four Friday evenings filled with music, art, and community. During Summer at the Cummer, admission is free for all! Everyone is invited to enjoy an exciting blend of live music, food and beverages, outdoor games, and dynamic art and culture experiences showcasing the talents of Northeast Florida creatives. Unwind with friends … |
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Experience the Museum in an environment designed to be calmer and more comfortable for visitors with sensory sensitivities or differing cognitive abilities. Explore the Museum at your own pace and connect with others in a supportive, friendly, and enriching environment. You’re welcome to stay and enjoy the Museum for the remainder of our open hours. 
Spend a restorative afternoon developing your portrait drawing skills with artist William McMahan. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to refine your technique, this extended workshop offers a deep dive into form, proportion, and personal style. Under McMahan’s guidance, you’ll learn to draw expressive portraits of a live model using pencil, pen, or paint. Connect … |
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Give your young artist a summer filled with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun. Each themed week of Summer Art Camp offers a fresh experience. Campers will explore the galleries and gardens, experiment with new art materials, and bring their ideas to life in the studio. They’ll build confidence, make new friends, and share their masterpieces … |
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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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Start your summer with four Friday evenings filled with music, art, and community. During Summer at the Cummer, admission is free for all! Everyone is invited to enjoy an exciting blend of live music, food and beverages, outdoor games, and dynamic art and culture experiences showcasing the talents of Northeast Florida creatives. Unwind with friends … |
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Discover the stories, ideas, and cultures that shape the Museum’s collection on this engaging drop-in tour. Led by a volunteer Docent, you’ll explore standout works from ancient to contemporary times, gain new insights into familiar pieces, and learn how different artworks connect across history. Tours depart from the Museum lobby and offer a welcoming, relaxed … |
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Did you know that every visit to the Museum is good for your health and well-being? 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. Ticket includes admission to Museum |
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Give your young artist a summer filled with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun. Each themed week of Summer Art Camp offers a fresh experience. Campers will explore the galleries and gardens, experiment with new art materials, and bring their ideas to life in the studio. They’ll build confidence, make new friends, and share their masterpieces … |
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Bring your little ones for a fun-filled adventure of storytelling, song, and discovery in the Museum’s galleries and gardens. Each session features delightful tales connected to art and nature, along with music, movement, and plenty of laughter. Afterward, children can express their creativity with a hands-on artmaking activity in the studio. Bloom in Art …
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Enjoy an inspiring Juneteenth celebration with the return of the Ritz Chamber Players, hailed by The Baltimore Sunas “One of the most interesting and dynamic chamber ensembles”. Join us for an afternoon of powerful performances that honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision a future rooted in progress and equality for all. This concert …
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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Free admission on the third Thursday of every month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Start your summer with four Friday evenings filled with music, art, and community. During Summer at the Cummer, admission is free for all! Everyone is invited to enjoy an exciting blend of live music, food and beverages, outdoor games, and dynamic art and culture experiences showcasing the talents of Northeast Florida creatives. Unwind with friends … |
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Celebrate Pride Month with a tour highlighting works by queer and gender non-conforming artists across the Museum’s collection. Together, we’ll explore how these artists express identity, challenge expectations, and expand our understanding of art and representation. |
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Unwind and rejuvenate amidst the beauty of the Cummer Gardens. Yoga for All! With Soluna Yoga + Spa welcomes all ages and skill levels for a mindful movement experience. This inclusive series, perfect for individuals and families, offers a relaxed atmosphere to stretch, breathe, and connect. Join us for a rejuvenating experience. Blend wellness, creativity, … |
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Give your young artist a summer filled with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun. Each themed week of Summer Art Camp offers a fresh experience. Campers will explore the galleries and gardens, experiment with new art materials, and bring their ideas to life in the studio. They’ll build confidence, make new friends, and share their masterpieces … |
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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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8 events,
Start your summer with four Friday evenings filled with music, art, and community. During Summer at the Cummer, admission is free for all! Everyone is invited to enjoy an exciting blend of live music, food and beverages, outdoor games, and dynamic art and culture experiences showcasing the talents of Northeast Florida creatives. Unwind with friends … |
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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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Explore artworks that reflect themes of history, identity, service, justice, and liberty as we commemorate America’s 250th. This thoughtful walk through the galleries invites reflection, conversation, and a deeper understanding of how artists have interpreted the American experience across time. |
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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a day full of music, art, and community at the Cummer Museum. Enjoy live performances, hands-on art activities, festive lawn games, and classic summer bites as you explore the galleries and gardens. Bring family and friends to experience this once-in-a-generation moment together and enjoy a blend of history, creativity, and … |
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