MOSH and VyStar host Military Appreciation

The Museum of Science & History (MOSH), in partnership with VyStar, today announced their plan to honor military families. In celebration of Veterans Day on November 11, all veterans, active duty service members and their families will receive free admission
to MOSH.

Earlier this year, MOSH announced VyStar as the first corporate donor for its capital campaign. In addition to a donation of $2.5 million, the agreement included sponsorship of a Military Appreciation Day — representing an extension of the credit union’s longstanding commitment to recognizing and honoring the service of our military communities.

Guests will enjoy full access to the Museum, including its newest exhibition, TOYTOPIA, a nostalgic walk down memory lane through toys. From Crayola® to Hasbro®, the exhibition includes toys across multiple generations. Boasting the world’s largest Etch A Sketch, a life-sized dollhouse and vintage arcade games, TOYTOPIA is fun for the whole family.

In addition, MOSH is hosting its newest signature exhibit, Faces to Remember, a moving photographic exhibit that tells the amazing story of perseverance and courage of eight Filipino World War II veterans through black-and-white portraits, taken by photographer Agnes Lopez, and video clips, produced by filmmaker Eric Torres. The exhibit is open now and runs through January 31, 2021.

“VyStar is grateful for all military members and the sacrifices they make every day for our country,” said Brian Wolfburg, President/CEO of VyStar Credit Union. “That is especially true on Veterans Day, when we stop to reflect and give thanks for their service and the difference it makes in our lives. We hope our military members and their families can come together to celebrate and enjoy the Museum of Science & History, one of the true landmarks in our community.”

“Northeast Florida’s history has been shaped by the military’s presence, and the many contributions that service members and their families make to our community,” said Bruce Fafard,CEO of the Museum of Science & History. “Our partnership with VyStar Credit Union is helping us honor them this Veterans Day, and we hope that their time within our museum will create special memories they can cherish forever.”

MOSH is committed to the safety of all guests during COVID-19. Masks are required for Museum entry for all visitors ages 6+, with single-use masks available for purchase for $1. Social distancing is encouraged, and hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the Museum. High traffic areas are cleaned and disinfected regularly. Timed ticketing is required to ensure capacity remains at safe levels throughout the day; tickets are available online below.

   The Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
   1025 Museum Circle
   Jacksonville, FL 32207
   (904) 396-MOSH (6674)

What can you do at the ‘Cummer Museum’ this March?

You missed a lot at the Cummer in February.  Why loose out on all the fine arts, education and entertainment that the Museum has to offer?  Grab your calendar and make plans to visit the Cummer Museum of Arts & Garden this month.

Yoga in the Gardens with Casita Yoga Studio: March 7, 2020 from 11 a.m. to Noon.  Free | No registration required.

Literarture with Art Lecturer Cindy Edelman and Author Stacey Goldring: March 11, 2020 from 12 to 1 p.m.  Searching for Identity: Part three of four that explores the universality of the arts.  $25 Members, $30 Non-Members | Registration required.

Garden Concert with The Chris Thomas Band: March 14, 2020 from 7 to 9 p.m.  $25 Members, $40 Non-Member, $500 Reserved Tables | Registration required.

Family Open Studio: March 15, 2020 from 1 to 3 p.m.  Free drop-in art-making activity for all ages.  Free with admission | No registration required.

Pop-Up Art Building: March 15, 2020 from 1 to 3 p.m.  Free pop-up construction, art, and architecture activities.  What ideas will you build?  Free with admission | No registration required.

Striking Up: Conversation, Performance, and Art with Phase Eight Theater Company: March 20, 6 to 7 p.m. | March 22, 1 to 2 p.m.  In partnership with Phase Eight Theater Company, a one-act meditation on the nature of iconoclasm.  $20 Members, $30 Non-Members | Registration required.

Gallery Talk: March 25, 2020 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with Eugène Louis Charvot.  $5 Members, $10 Non-Members | Registration required.  Painting several small works gives students the opportunity to learn color mixing, composition, painting techniques, and work on a variety of subjects such as landscapes, floral, or still life.  Reference material will be provided, and each student will complete four or more original paintings. Participants can sign up for one or both sessions.  Click here to learn more and review the required supply list.
Session 1: March 14 & 15
Session 2: March 21 & 22
Noon to 4 p.m.
Single Two-Day Session: Members $105, Non-Members $140 | Ages 18+ Discounts available when registering for both sessions | Registration required.  Cultivate your child's creativity in the Cummer’s summer camp.  Young artists will observe and explore artwork in the galleries and gardens, experiment with different art media in the studio, and create and show–off their artwork in an open house each week.

Elementary School Camp
Students grades 1 through 6 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Extended hours available.  Members $200, Non-Members $230 (scholarships available).
Week 1: Line, Shape, and Color – June 8 through 12
Week 2: Rhythm, Pattern, and Balance – June 15 through 19
Week 3: Land, Water, and Sky – June 22 through 26
Week 4: Artful Animals – July 6 through 10
Week 5: Sculpt It – July 13 through 17
Week 6: Art Around the World – July 20 through 24

Middle School Camp
Students entering grades 6 through 9 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Members $200, Non-Members $230 (scholarships available)
Printmaking and Mixed Media – July 27 through 31
Registration for ALL is required.

Eclectic Ecology: Landscape Perspectives From Ponce De León To Florida Man: December 20, 2019 through December 31, 2020.  Florida conjures visions of a lush tropical paradise, with vast natural resources and endless opportunities for those most daring to try.

Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt: January 31 through April 26, 2020.  Striking Power explores the history of iconoclasm in relation to ancient Egyptian art through forty masterpieces on loan from the Brooklyn Museum of Art.  Striking Power is organized by the Brooklyn Museum of Art in collaboration with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.

Eugène Louis Charvot: February 11, 2020 through September 28, 2020.  The accompanying exhibition will be designed to highlight and celebrate the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ extensive holdings of Eugène Louis Charvot, the largest collection of Charvot works in the world.

Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society: June 30, 2020 through October 18, 2020.  This exhibition will present 67 masterpieces collected by John D. Rockefeller III (1906–1978) and his wife Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (1909–1992), illuminating the cultures and history of Asia.

Hamilton: How The Musical Remixes History - An Evening With Historian, Dr. Richard Bell: April 1-2, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  $30 Members, $40 Non-Members | Registration required.

VyStar Credit Union Free Tuesdays — Free admission from 4 to 9 p.m.
PNC Bank Free Fridays — Free admission from 4 to 9 p.m.
Weaver First Saturday Free for All — Free admission the first Saturday of the month.
Florida Blue Free Third Saturday — Free admission the third Saturday of the month.

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

The Cummer Museum’s Jan. 2020 schedule is here

It’s starting to get a little brisk outside, and then again, it might be 70º later in the week; nonetheless, there will be heat or air conditioning inside the exquisite Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.  Why not bring the family down for a visit?

The Art Of Pop: A Warhol Dinner Party
January 16, 2020; from 6 to 9 p.m.  Celebrate the start of 2020 and the Museum’s recent acquisition of works by artist and pop-culture icon, Andy Warhol.  This is the first dinner in our Dinner Party Series.  Ticket pricing varies | Registration required

Family Open Studios from1 to 3 p.m.  Free drop-in art-making activity in Art Connections.  Free with admission | No registration required.
January 19, 2020
February 16, 2020

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Join the Cummer Museum, in partnership with the Ritz Theatre and Museum, for a special day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The event features art engagement and special commemorations, with free admission for all.  Free | No registration required.

Pop Up Art Shop 0pening with artist, Overstreet Ducasse
January 31, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m.  The Pop-Up Art Shop spotlights local artists while connecting artists and collectors.  Free | No registration required.

Ponce De Leon Society opening for Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt
January 29, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Free for Ponce de León members | Registration required.

Member events for Striking Power: Iconoclasm In Ancient Egypt
January 30, 2020 - Preview from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free for Members | No registration required
Opening, 6 to 8 p.m. | Free for Members, Non-Members $40 | Registration required.

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