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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
Looking for the ultimate after-school adventure for your child? Our Creative Kids Drop-In offers a fresh Museum experience with each visit! Children will explore the Museum’s galleries or gardens, engage with unique artworks and spaces, then express their creativity with hands-on projects in the studio. Register online to secure your child’s spot. Advance registration opens …
Free admission on the third Tuesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In collaboration with the Jacksonville Public Library, Mayor Donna Deegan, and READ USA, the Museum is thrilled to welcome our partners – and the River City Readers Bookmobile – for a free evening of reading and family fun. From 5 to 7 p.m., families can pick out free books, enjoy giveaways, learn simple literacy tips, …
Join artist and Professor Emeritus Paul Ladnier for an evening exploring the landscape painting techniques of Andrew Wyeth. Through an informal talk, conversation, and live artmaking demonstration, Ladnier will share insights into Wyeth’s distinctive approach to place, mood, and people – drawing on his own decades of experience as a painter and educator. Come early …
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.
Dive into the enchanting world of water. From gentle ripples to crashing waves, discover watery wonders through stories, then make a splash creating your own water-inspired art. Registration required
Find out what our team members are curious about this month! Our unique staff-curated tours explore a variety of intriguing and engaging themes.
Begin or end your journey through Riverside Avondale Preservation's Luminaria at the Cummer Museum. As candlelit streets glow throughout the neighborhood, the Museum's front lawn will fill with live music, warm drinks and seasonal bites from the Cummer Café, a festive art-making activity for all ages, and last-minute gifts in the Cummer Shop. You can …
Join us for a cozy art experience during the winter break! Children will explore the snowy farm scenes from the exhibition, Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth. Discover how quiet winter landscapes can tell powerful stories, then create your own snow-covered world with paint. It’s the perfect way to bring a …
Free admission the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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. …