Visit the Cummer Museum and Gardens - It’s a perfect place

School will be out very soon and the Cummer Museum and Gardens will be the place to take your little ones, visiting family, coworkers and friends during this holiday season.  Make a day of it at the museum along with a delicious lunch and holiday drinks on the premises.

Upcoming Events for December 2019:
Dec. 1 | Museum Store Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. | 25% discount for all.  Join them on the Sunday after Thanksgiving for storewide discounts and Meet the Makers artisan events.

Dec. 3 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities Open Studio | 5 to 7 p.m. Free | No registration required.  The Museum will be celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a drop-in open studio event and exhibition of works by Women of Vision.

Dec. 5 & 6 | Champagne & Shopping, The Cummer Shops | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 20% discount for all.  Enjoy complimentary champagne, appetizers, and a special trunk show.

Dec. 6, 10, & 13 | Illuminating Nature | 5 to 9 p.m. Free | No registration required.  After the sun goes down, come experience an installation of glowing fabric sculptures throughout the Historic Gardens, and enjoy live music, art activities, and food and beverages (available for purchase).  Sponsored by Stein Mart.

Dec. 7 | Weaver First Saturday Free For All | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free | No registration required.

Dec. 15 | Family Open Studio: Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures From The Driehaus Collection | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free with admission | No registration required.

Pop-Up Art Building | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free with admission | No registration required.

Dec. 18 | Gallery Talks: Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures From The Driehaus Collection 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | $5 Members | $10 Nonmembers | Registration required.

2020 Dinner Party Series - Early Bird Ends November 30!
The Art of Pop: A Warhol Dinner Party l January 16, 2020
The Art of Power: An Egyptian Dinner Party l February 21, 2020
The Art of Nature: A Glamping Dinner Party l May 14, 2020

Special Hours: Free Admission, 4 to 9 p.m., on Tuesdays presented by Florida Blue;
Fridays presented by PNC Bank.

With indoor and outdoor venue space, as well as an on-site caterer, the Cummer Museum is an ideal location for weddings, corporate events, and other celebratory gatherings.  Give them a call for your next party or office event!

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

PNC Bank gives Free Fridays to the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

Get to know the finest art museum in all of Jacksonville, Florida.  The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens announces the launch of Free Fridays, presented by PNC Bank.  The Museum will offer free admission to its permanent collection and gardens during new extended hours, 4 to 9 p.m. every Friday, providing a new way for the community to kick-off the weekend.

Free Fridays at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

This announcement builds upon the success of the Museum’s inaugural Summer Fridays program, which was also presented by PNC Bank.  Over the past three months, the Museum provided free admission and programming every Friday evening.  The campaign drew approximately 9,000 visitors to the Museum, including more than 1,200 visitors during its final week — representing a 25% increase in visitation compared to the same period in 2018.

“The Cummer Museum of Art is one of the great cultural resources of this city,” said PNC Regional President for Port Cities Brian Bucher.  “Free Fridays not only complements the Museum's permanent, stunning collection, but provides access to quality, visual art experiences, while supporting the cultural vitality of this region."

“With the success of our extended Summer Friday hours, we learned that the community embraced the chance to visit the Museum during evening hours,” said Adam Levine, the Cummer Museum’s George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director & Chief Executive Officer. “With the generous support of PNC Bank, we look forward to continuing Summer Fridays year-round as a fun, engaging and accessible experience for the community.”

Guests will be able to purchase food and beverages (including beer, wine and cocktails) from the Cummer Café during Free Fridays.  Additional experiences, such as admission to signature exhibitions, will be available for purchase.

FREE ACCESS TO CUMMER ON FRIDAYS

DATES & TIMES:
Every Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

The Cummer Museum happenings for October 2019

Upcoming Free Events, Lectures, and Affinity Groups

October 1 | Florida Blue Free Tuesday
October 5 | Weaver First Saturday Free For All
October 5 | 5th Annual Envirofest
October 6 | Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Museums On Us
October 8 | Florida Blue Free Tuesday
October 15 | Florida Blue Free Tuesday
October 20 | Pop-Up Art Building
October 20 | Family Open Studio: 'Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art'
October 22 | Florida Blue Free Tuesday
October 22 | Educator Social and Open House
October 22 | Family Tour - 'Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection'
October 24 | Cummer Beaches 2019 Kick-off
October 29 | Florida Blue Free Tuesday
October 30 | Gallery Talks - Stein Gallery

Cummer Beaches Lecture Series Part II: “The Cummer Parable Of The Marriage Feast” Fri., Oct. 4 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Free | No registration required; Hosted at the Beaches Museum Chapel; 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

My First Art Class | Sat., Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 | Ages 3 through 5 with an adult | Six-week class 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Members $120 per pair, Non-Members $150 per pair | Registration required.

Think Like An Artist | Sat., Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 | Ages 6 through 8 | Six-week class 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Members $135, Non-Members $180 | Registration required.

Coding Art: Modern Art With Modern Tech | Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 | Ages 9 through 12 | Six-week class on Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Members $180, Non-Members $240 | Registration required.

Louis Comfort Tiffany: Wed., Oct. 16 | Treasures from The Driehaus Collection Ponce De Leon Opening | 6 to 8 p.m. | Doors open at 5:45 p.m. | Free for PdL members only | RSVP required.

Louis Comfort Tiffany: Thurs., Oct. 17 2019 | Treasures From The Driehaus Collection Member Preview | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free for members only | No registration required.

Louis Comfort Tiffany: Sun., Oct. 20 2019 | Treasures From The Driehaus Collection Member & Community Opening Party | 6 to 8 p.m. | Free for members, $40 for non-members | Registration required.

Family Open Studio: 'Kota Ezawa: The Crime Of Art' | Sun., Oct. 20 2019 | 1 to 3 p.m.| Free with admission | No registration required.

Pop-Up Art Building | Tues., Oct. 22 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free with admission | No registration required.

Educator Social And Open House | Tues., Oct. 22 | 5 to 6:30 p.m. | Free | Registration required

Family Tour - 'Louis Comfort Tiffany: | Treasures from The Driehaus Collection' | Wed., Oct. 30 20196 to 7 p.m. | Free | No registration required.

Acrylic Painting | Oct 30 through Dec 11 | Ages 18+ | Six-week class on Wednesdays, 1 to 4:30 p.m. | Members $270, Non-Members $360 | Registration required.

Gallery Talks - Stein Gallery | Wed. Oct. 30 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Members $5, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

Events at the Cummer for the month of September 2019

The format here is a little different, nevertheless, the adventures just keep on coming.  There is always something new and interesting at the “Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens”.  It’s the place to be especially when it’s hot outside.  Come enjoy the cool breeze from the St. John’s River and the magnificent gardens, along with beautiful and unusual art work.

September Highlights:

Thur., Sep.t 5 | Dinner With Monet (Only a few tickets are left!)
Fri., Sept. 6 | Summer Friday (Last one!)
Sat., Sept. 7 | Weaver First Saturday Free For All
Sun., Sept. 8 | Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us
Sun., Sept. 8 | Closing Day Of French Moderns: Monet To Matisse
Wed., Sept 11 | Art Fundamentals: Acrylic Painting (Sept 11 through Oct 16)
Sat., Sept. 14 | Art For Two: Pattern Play
Sun., Sept. 15 | Family Open Studio: Quotation Station
Sun., Sept. 15 | Pop-Up Art Building
Thur., Sept. 19 | Priceless: How I Went Undercover To Rescue The World's Stolen Treasures – An Evening With Robert Wittman
Sat., Sept. 21 | Art Adventures: Abstraction
Mon., Sept. 23 | Cummer Amelia Fall Kickoff
Sat., Sept. 28 | Art For Tots: Patterns In Paradise - 'Carlos Rolón'

Recurring Events At The Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens

Florida Blue Free Tuesdays
Free admission every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Weaver First Saturday Free For All
Free admission on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monthly Collection Highlight Tour
First Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. and every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us
First full weekend of every month | Free for BOA and Merrill Lynch Cardholders

Autumn on Amelia Island with the Cummer

Celebrate the first day of fall with an evening of inspiration at the Southern Living Idea House, hosted by Cummer Amelia, the Nassau County Affinity Group for the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Cummer Amelia's signature project provides museum tours for Nassau County 3rd and 4th graders.

The 2019 Southern Living Idea House, located in the stunning master-planned community of Crane Island, showcases architecture and design inspired by Fernandina Beach’s rich history.  Guests will have the opportunity to marvel at the house’s details while mingling with an engaged group of Cummer Museum supporters and staff, including George and Kathleen Gibbs Director and CEO Adam Levine, Ph.D.

The event will feature the Sean McCarthy Band performing their song, Sarah’s Island, a tribute to Crane Island, as well as food and signature cocktails from Catering by Liz Grenamyer.  Special thanks to our sponsors Riverside Homes, Crane Island Company, and Island Flower & Garden. Contact them HERE.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

Enjoy Summer Fridays at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has announced the launch of “Summer Fridays”, presented by PNC Bank. Every Friday from June 21 through September 6, 2019, the Museum will offer free admission to its permanent collection and gardens during new extended hours, 4 to 9 p.m., providing a new way for the community to kick off the weekend.

Each Friday, in the 12-week program, will feature free entertainment, such as live music, art activities, lawn games, lounge areas and more.  Additional programming will be available for purchase, such as admission to featured exhibitions, arts and cultural experiences, and food and beverages (including beer, wine and cocktails) throughout the Museum campus.

Summer Fridays will debut on June 21 with Summer Solstice: Célébration du Solstice, inspired by the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950, which opens June 14.  Themes will change weekly to highlight art and entertainment from specific countries or regions.

“Ninah Cummer’s vision was to establish a museum for the benefit of all people of Jacksonville. Extending our hours with free admission and offering new, unique programming is one way we are fulfilling that vision,” said Adam Levine, the Cummer Museum’s George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director & Chief Executive Officer. “With the generous support of PNC Bank, we look forward to making Summer Fridays a fun, engaging and accessible experience for the community.”

“Supporting the arts is a strong focus at PNC,” said PNC regional president for the Southeast Port Cities market Brian Bucher. “The Cummer Museum provides terrific programming for our community, making it a valuable asset. We hope everyone comes out to enjoy Summer Fridays.”

About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: For almost 60 years, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has been committed to engaging and inspiring through the arts, gardens, and education. A permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects and historic gardens on a riverfront campus offers nearly 140,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities.

About PNC Bank: National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

Cool Cummer in the HOT Springtime

Can you believe that it’s still Springtime? Well, even though it may be 90-100º outside, inside the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is cool, comfortable, entertaining and informative.  Remember that school will soon be out and this is a wonderful place for you and the kids to enjoy it here in Jacksonville, Florida.  Take a look at the calendar below and make your Cummer dates for June, 2019.

Florida Blue Free Tuesday - Each Tuesday 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. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas.

Tapas Tuesday - Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 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.  Reservations are recommended.  Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022.

Weaver First Saturday Free for All - Sat, Jun 1 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  The first Saturday 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. For further information, please call 904.899.6038.

Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us - Sun, Jun 2 | 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 further information, please call 904.899.6038.

Summer Camp at The Cummer Museum - Members $200, Non-Members $230 | Students entering grades 1 through 6.  Does your child love to paint, sculpt, draw, print, and more?  Cultivate their creative abilities in our summer camp, starting Monday, June 10 and running through July 26.  Young artists entering grades 1 through 6 will observe and explore artwork in the Museum’s galleries and gardens, experiment with different art media in the studio, and create and showcase their artwork in a special exhibition each week.  Each camp is taught by professional Museum Educators trained in the fields of art history, fine arts, education, and science who will build the skills for students to look at, connect with, and create art in more personal ways.  The Education team creates fun and engaging art projects and experiences inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection, gardens, and special exhibitions that will spark your child’s creativity and imagination. 
Six weeks of Summer Camp to choose from:
Week 1: Artful Animals - Mon, Jun 10 through Fri, Jun 14 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Animals are on the loose in the Museum. Search the galleries and gardens for snakes, butterflies, cats, and other creatures. Explore the hidden meaning of animals in artwork, and create your own animal-inspired art. (Grades 1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).
Week 2: Land, Water, and Sky - Mon, Jun 17 through Fri, Jun 21 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Explore landscapes, cityscapes, waterways, and skies in artwork from the Museum’s Permanent Collection and from French Moderns: Monet to Matisse. The St. John’s River and the Cummer Gardens will provide active inspiration for budding young artists. (Grades 1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).
Week 3: Sculpt It - Mon, Jun 24 through Fri, Jun 28 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Create three-dimensional artwork using a variety of different sculpting techniques and materials such as clay, wood, and cardboard. Students will explore artwork in the Museum gardens and the work of sculptor, Carlos Rolón. (Grades 1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).
Week 4: Rhythm and Rhyme - Mon, Jul 8 through Fri, Jul 12 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - The rhythm is gonna get you while using music and poetry to explore the permanent collection and French Moderns: Monet to Matisse. Discover how rhythm and rhyme inspire artists and let it transform your art.
Week 5: Line, Shape, and Color - Mon, Jul 15 through Fri, Jul 19 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Students will delve into the basic elements of art by exploring line, shape, and color, and combining their own marks and colors to create unique works for art.
Week 6: Art Around the World - Mon, Jul 22 through Fri, Jul 26 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  From Egyptian sarcophagi to Meissen porcelain, students will explore cultures from around the world using artwork from the permanent collection and will create an ancient-inspired art piece of their own. (Grades 1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).

Soirée Bohème: A French Dinner Party - Thu, Jun 13 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Registration required.  Single Dinner: VIP | $250.  General | Members $150, Non-Members $175.  Young Professionals (40 and under) | Members $100, Non-Members $125.
Travel back to the decadent cafes of France, when the can-can was unconventional and the parties extravagant. Gather like the artists of the cabaret, Le Chat Noir, to enjoy music as lively as the conversation and cuisine as “haute” as the fashion. Dress is anything that is très chic and brings you closer to the world of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950. Your presence this evening not only gives the Museum a certain “je nais sais quoi”, but you’ll have access to an exclusive first look of this new exhibition. For further information, please call 904.899.6038.

French Moderns (Members Only Preview Day) - Fri, Jun 14 | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free (Members Only) | No registration required.  Exhibition preview day will now have more flexible hours, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the Cummer Café open until 8 p.m.  Preview day provides Museum members the opportunity for private access to new exhibitions before they open to the public, exclusive docent tours throughout the day, and a 20% discount in the Cummer Shop and Cummer Café.  All Docent Tours begin in the Mason Gallery; tour times are 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Art Adventures – French Moderns: Monet To Matisse - Sat, Jun 15 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration required.  Ages 6 through 12.  Join the museum on the third Sat. of each month for studio classes.  In this class students will view the special exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, and then return to the studio to learn techniques for creating impressionist paintings.  Class size is limited.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Family Open Studio: Celebrating Family - Sun, Jun 16 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free with admission | No registration required.  Free art-making activity in the Art Connections studios for all ages!  Celebrate family and friends by creating a ‘collage family portrait’.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Tween Museum Day Hosted by the Junior Docents - Sun, Jun 16 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  Rising 6th-graders youth (and their adults) are invited to tour the Museum with current Junior Docents and learn more about this exciting youth program. For further information, please call 904.899.6005.

Free Tuesday: French Moderns - Tue, Jun 18 | 4 to 9 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  Viva La France!  The Cummer Museum is celebrating the arrival of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse on Free Tuesday.  Enjoy French-themed café items and music in the Café.  Visit the Cummer Shop to find the perfect gift, ooh la la!
6 p.m. - Take a family friendly interactive tour of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse through fun activities that incorporate close observation and group conversation.  The tour will start at the entrance of the exhibition.
7 p.m. – Their evening guided tour will be on French Moderns: Monet to Matisse and will start at the entrance of the exhibition.

Family Tour - French Moderns: Monet To Matisse - Tue, Jun 18 | 6 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  Take a family-friendly interactive tour of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse through fun activities that incorporate close observation and group conversation.  The tour will start at the entrance of the exhibition.

Adult Workshop: Coloring in the Gardens - Thu, Jun 20 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Members $30, Non-Members $40 | Registration required.  Take a break from your busy life and enjoy a relaxing activity in the historic Cummer Gardens!  Each attendee will receive an adult coloring book with a French theme and colored pencils.  Bring a friend and sit at one of the tables they will set out in the gardens, or find a quiet spot on one of many benches.  While Cummer Staff will be on hand that evening, an instructor will not be provided.  This is a self-directed event that encourages mindfulness.  Relax and enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the St. Johns River as you use your creativity to refresh and restore.  Beer, wine, and small bites will be provided.  For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

Ponce De León Cocktails in the Garden - Mon, Jun 24 | 6 to 8 p.m. | PDL Members Free (up to 2 reservations), Additional PDL Reservations $30 | Registration required.  This is an exclusive event for Ponce de León Society Members only.  Each member has 2 free reservations and may add additional reservations for $30 per person.  Join your fellow PDL members for an evening sipping cocktails in the beautifully renovated gardens.  Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a more exclusive experience of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 - 1950.  Specific details will be provided in the coming weeks.  For more information or to RSVP, please email Hannah Oberholtzer at or 904.899.6028.

Garden Concert: Americana Concert with The Firewater Tent Revival - Sat, Jun 29 | Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. | Members $20, Non-Members $25, Reserved Table and Seating for 10 $400 | Registration required.  Born and raised in North Florida, the guys from The Firewater Tent Revival will make you want to dance with their funky mix of Folk and Roots music!!!  The Garden Concert series takes place in the beautiful and historic Cummer Gardens overlooking the St. Johns River. Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and beverages to enjoy an evening of music under the stars.  Reservations are required.  For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Calendar of Events: March 2019

There is so much coming to JAX in the month of March and the Cummer Museum and their restored Gardens want to welcome you inside and outside their establishment.  Bring the family, grab your co-worker, gather your friends and come to the Cummer for an enjoyable day.

Florida Blue Free Tuesday - Each Tuesday 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.

Tapas Tuesday - Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café.  Reservations recommended!  Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 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., Mar. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  The first Saturday 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. For further information, please call 904.899.6038.

Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us - Sun, Mar.3 | 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 further information, please call 904.899.6038.

Spring Celebration & Plant Sale - Sat, Mar. 2 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No Registration required.  Welcome Spring with a free family event and plant sale!  Celebrate the coming of the season by purchasing plants and flowers from local vendors on the front lawn of the Museum.  Enjoy live music, a hands-on family art activity, watch plein air painters create in our gardens, and join garden tours throughout the day.  For further information, please call 904.899.6038.

Art For Two: Floating Flower Gardens - Sat, Mar. 9 | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | Members $15 per pair, Non-Members $20 per pair | Registration required.  Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.  Make art with your little one and enjoy gallery and garden visits on the second Saturday of each month. In this class students will look at the flowers in the gardens and the sculptures of Carlos Rolón in the sculpture garden. In the studio they will create mobiles using colors and shapes of nature. Class size is limited. For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Garden Concert: Hear In Now - Sat, Mar. 9 | Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. | Members $20, Non-Members $25, Reserved Table and Seating for 10 $400 | Registration required.  In partnership with Avant Arts, join us for a concert with HEAR in NOW, featuring Mazz Swift, Tomeka Reid, and Silvia Bolognesi.  This world-class collective is a string trio that composes and improvises fluidly between free jazz and contemporary classical, folk music, and avant-garde.  Be prepared to be engaged by their signature weaving of song, melody, and improvisation in a rich, unique, and diverse musical experience that speaks directly to your soul. Expect to be transported.  The Garden Concert series takes place in the beautiful and historic Cummer Gardens overlooking the St. Johns River. Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and beverages to enjoy an evening of music under the stars. Reservations are required. See the following for further information. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

History Of Western Art: American Art - Tues., Mar. 12 | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | Members Free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.  Explore art history through this monthly series of lectures that includes time in the galleries.  Brush up on your art history for personal enjoyment as Museum staff leads you through the history of Western Art. Space is limited.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Art Adventures: Cummer Museum Gardens - Sat, Mar. 16 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration required.  Ages 6 through 12.  This class is for children ages 6 through 12.  Join the museum on the third Saturday of each month for studio classes.  In honor of the Museum’s historic gardens, this class will focus on the natural beauty of the gardens.  Students will first visit the galleries to view nature-inspired works before working from direct observation in the gardens en plein air.  Class size is limited.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Family Open Studio - Legacy Of Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman - Sun., Mar. 17 | Free | No registration required.  Free art-making activity in the Art Connections studios for all ages!  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Panel Discussion: A Closer Look At Gender And Legacy - Tues., Mar. 19 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Free | Registration required.  Join the Cummer Museum, MOSH, and Generation W for a panel discussion elevating women’s stories and achievements.  Take a closer look at the impact of gender on legacy and career through the stories of two local women: artist Augusta Savage, and architect Henrietta Dozier.  For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

TALKS & TEA: CUMMER GARDENS - Wed., Mar 20 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Members Free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.  You are invited to the Museum to enjoy an insightful talk on the Cummer Gardens led by Museum Educator, Karl Boecklen, over a cup of tea and a sweet treat.  For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

Cummer Beaches Adventures In The Arts: Creating Access – Disability, Inclusion, And The Arts - Thurs., Mar. 21 | 2 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.  Join Danielle Garcia, Museum Educator, for an informative lecture regarding the Cummer Museum’s access programs.  The Museum aims to offer a welcoming environment where each visitor has the opportunity to feel inspired and connected with compelling artwork and intellectual experiences.  This lecture will inspire and inform, and we invite everyone to come listen.  For further information, please contact Brittany Nazario at or 904.899.6007.

Classical Concert With The Jacksonville Symphony - Sun., Mar. 24 | 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.| Free to Members, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.  Semmes Gallery.  Join the Museum for a classical concert performed by an ensemble from the Jacksonville Symphony.  The ensemble will perform pieces inspired by the Baroque works of art in the Semmes Gallery.  Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a concert in one of our galleries!  For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

A Legacy Of Service: Honoring The Contributions Of Women Who Impacted The First Coast - Tues., Mar. 26 | 7 p.m. | Free | Registration required.  Ritz Museum and Theatre.  Augusta Savage was a remarkable change agent in her Harlem community.  Join the Ritz Theatre & Museum and UNF for an informative evening highlighting local women who have made an impact within the greater Jacksonville community, and how their legacies are being preserved for future generations.  For further information or to register, email Adonnica Toler or call 904.807.2014.

History Of Western Gardens: The 19th-Century English Garden - Tues., Mar. 26 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Members Free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.  Explore garden history through this four-part lecture series.  Join Museum staff for a trip through some of the world’s great gardens as they trace the connections between art and gardens.  Space is limited.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Cummer Amelia An Afternoon Of Art: Caravaggio And The Drama Of Baroque Art - Thurs., Mar. 28 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  Fernandina Beach Branch Library.  Although he died in 1610, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the bad boy of Baroque art, cast a long shadow over most of the 17th century.  Numerous artists were influenced by him while others rejected his dramatic and realistic approach.  Selections from the Museum’s impressive Baroque collection, including an early work by Peter Paul Rubens, will be discussed in the context of Caravaggio’s contributions and challenges to artistic norms.  For further information, please email Brittany Nazario or call 904.899.6007.

Adult Garden Workshop: Herbal Teas - Thurs., Mar. 28 | Doors open at 5:45 p.m., workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. | Members $30, Non-Members $40 | Registration required.   Armstrong Farms is hosting an Herbal Tea Workshop at the Cummer Museum.  Participants will learn about easy-to-grow and easy-to-brew herbal teas and will make five to seven different herbal teas to sample and discuss.  All supplies will be provided, along with beer, wine, and cheese. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.

Cummer Beaches Bus Tour - Fri., Mar. 29 | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Members $100 Non-members $125 | Registration required.  Bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the Books-A-Million parking lot located at 738 Marsh Landing Parkway.  Join members and guests of Cummer Beaches and the Beaches Museum to venture by bus to St. Augustine.  A full day’s schedule will include guided tours of Flagler College, including its beautiful Solarium, and The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum in the morning, followed by lunch and the Lightner Museum in the afternoon.  During lunch at Old City House we will hear an informal talk on the “St. Augustine Art Scene” by Julie Dickover, Director of the Crisp-Ellert Museum.  For further information, visit or contact Brittany Nazario or call 904.899.6007.

Art For Tots: Just Dance - Sat., Mar. 30 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 per pair | Registration required.  Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.  In this class children will visit the Lane Gallery to view a bronze sculpture depicting three young girls dancing.  In the gallery they will explore movement inspired by different music genres, and in the studio, they will create art that continues to move with them.  Entry is through Art Connections. Class size is limited.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Open Days Garden Tours - Members and Non-Members $30 OR $10 per person at each private garden | Registration required.  Join the Museum as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program.  Make the Cummer Gardens the first stop on your tour of a number of private riverfront gardens in the historic San Marco neighborhood.  Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand in each garden throughout the day to answer your questions.  All gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Start your day at the Museum to receive your day passes and maps.  Day passes and maps will also be available at The Wardroom LTD, 1969 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens calendar of events: June 2018

Guess what!  There’s always something fun to do in Jacksonville, Florida and the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is the place that you can plan a day to entertain all of your family members.  Take a look at June’s itinerary and make plans today.

Florida Blue Free Tuesday - Each Tuesday 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. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.

Tapas Tuesday - Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 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., June2 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  The first Saturday 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. For further information, please call 904.899.6038.

Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us - Sun., June 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 further information, please call 904.899.6038.
Azaleas To Zinnias Community Opening Party - Wed, June 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Free | Registration required.  Join the Museum for a wine and cheese reception at the opening of its newest exhibition, Azaleas to Zinnias.  The Museum has partnered with Jacksonville Artists Guild and the Berdy Dental Group to present a community-focused juried art exhibition featuring art work by members of the Jacksonville Artists Guild.  The exhibition, titled Azaleas to Zinnias, will be presented in support of the Garden Reconstruction Fund from June 6 through December 16, 2018.  A dessert reception will be held at The Berdy Dental Group’s office, located at 1511 Stockton Street, following the Museum opening reception.  For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6023.

Art For Tots: Who’s Going To Make The Dishes? - Thurs., June 14 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | $10 per pair | Registration required.  Ages 24 through 36 months with an adult.  This class will explore the Meissen Pottery collection and will discuss, “What is it made of?  Why is it decorated?  What purpose does it serve?”  In the studio children will create their own piece of tableware.  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.

Working with Succulents: Adult Workshop - Thurs., June 14 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Members $30, Non-Members $40 | Registration required.  Find out how to plant and care for succulents with local artist Crystal Floyd. Floyd’s body of work rests at the intersection of art and gardening “exploring themes of nature, storytelling, and adaptive reuse.” Participants will create an assemblage of succulents. All supplies, wine, beer, and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. To learn more about Crystal and her amazing work, please visit crystalfloyd.com. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6023.

Art For Tots: Who’s Going To Make The Dishes? - Thurs., June 16 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | $10 per pair | Registration required.  Ages 24 through 36 months with an adult.  This class will explore the Meissen Pottery collection and will discuss, “What is it made of?  Why is it decorated?  What purpose does it serve?”  In the studio children will create their own piece of tableware.  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: Abstraction! - Sat, June 16 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration required.  Ages 6 through 12.  Join them on the third Saturday of each month for studio classes.  Abstract artists use line, shape, and color to express their ideas and feelings through their work.  In this class students will view abstract art in the permanent collection and then return to the studio to make their own abstract creations.  Projects will be completed within one class period.  Class size is limited.  For further information, please email or call 904.355.0630.

Garden Concert: Americana Concert with Brett Bass and Melted Plectrum (formerly Grandpa’s Cough Medicine) - Sat, June 23 | Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. | Members $20, Non-Members $25, Reserved Table and Seating for 10 $400 | Registration required.  The founder and flat-picking front man of Grandpa's Cough Medicine has moved back to Florida.  Brett Bass is shedding his outlaw skin to bring his powerful guitar and songwriting to the forefront of attention.  After a couple years absorbing music in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, he's bringing a family friendly, hard driving, high energy bluegrass sound back to his home state of Florida for a wider audience than ever before.  For further information, please call 904.899.6023.  Don’t feel like packing a picnic?  Let the Cummer Café handle your food and beverages by placing an order for pick-up at the concert.  To pre-order, call 904.899.6022 or email.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission