Thursday, November 30, 2017

Holiday Christmas time at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens


If the holiday spirit has come upon you, why not think about a donation to the Recovery of the historic gardens that were destroyed in Hurricane Irma this year.  There are also many exciting things to see and experience in the museum that you’ll be able to take the children and your family to, now that they will soon be out-of-school for Christmas vacation and visiting during this festive season.

Florida Blue Free Tuesday — Each Tues. evening from 4 to 9 p.m. Free.  No registration required.  Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and Gardens.  Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.

Tapas Tuesday — Each Tues. evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. | The Cummer Café.  Reservations recommended.  Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for sale at the Café.  Reserve your table by calling (904) 899-6022.

Weaver First Saturday Free for All
Sat., Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free.  No registration required.  The first Sat. of each month at the Cummer Museum is FREE FOR ALL, thanks to the generous support of J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver. Guests can enjoy free admission, as well as art-making activities for all ages in the Cummer Gardens, live music, and a Docent-led tour at 2 p.m.

Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us
— Sun., Dec. 3 from Noon to 4 p.m. | Free to Cardholders.  No registration required.  The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers free admission on the first Sunday of the first full weekend of the month to all Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholders through the Museums on Us program.  Each cardholder receives one free general admission to the Museum. For more information on the Museum's programming and events, please call (904) 899-6038.

Champagne & Shopping — Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 7 & 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Free.  No registration required.  Enjoy complimentary champagne and appetizers while shopping special artisan merchandise brought in just for this two-day event. Free admission. Additional discounts available each day.

Art for Tots: Triangle Trees! Sat., Dec. 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members $15 per pair, Non-Members $20 per pair.  Registration required.  Ages 24-36 months with accompanying adult.  Join us with your little one to explore holiday traditions, looking at triangle shapes. Using several techniques, they will create a winter landscape highlighting this basic geometric shape. Art for Tots is funded through the generosity of the Chartrand Family Foundation. Entry is through Art Connections. Class size is limited. For further information, please
email or call (904) 355-0630.

Art Adventures: The Cummer Family! Sat, Dec 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Members $10, Non-Members $15.  Registration required for ages 6 through 12.  Join the Cummer on the third Saturday of each month for studio classes.  This class will focus on the history of the Cummer Museum and its founders.  Students will view works depicting families from the permanent collection and create a work of art exploring what family means to them.  Projects will be completed within one class period.  Class size is limited. For further information, please
email or call (904) 355-0630.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   
829 Riverside Avenue

   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   
Hours of Operation & Admission

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