Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

The Cummer Museum Museum of Art & Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. Enjoy art collections spanning history and 1.5 acres of historic gardens set against the backdrop of the St. Johns River.

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    (904) 356-6857

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    cummer.org

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829 Riverside Ave (btwn Riverside Park Pl and Post St) Jacksonville , FL 32204 United States

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Peter Charles

This place. Is wonderful,you can enjoy the inside and the art there or go to the gardens . The gardens are a perfect place to relax and experience a little serenity in the hustle & bustle of daily life

Jennifer Sibley Perone

This is one of Jacksonville’s hidden gems on the river ! So many interesting and important artworks here! The gardens are beautiful! I like the interactive exhibits for kids! Something for everyone!

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

Visit the TreeCup Cafe for great afternoon snacks , lunch , or coffee . Great food for all ages. Soups , salads , sandwiches , desserts , coffee and MORE!

Kimlee Davis

Such mesmerizing art ! I never even got to the garden ! But the children’s area was even more amazing! There are SO many interactive things to get lost in with your kid. I almost forgot it was for kids.

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Cummer's permanent collection has grown to over six thousand works of art encompassing eight thousand years of art history Art & Gardens , built on the site of the home of Arthur and Ninah Cummer ,

Folio Weekly

Voted Best Museum in our 2012 Best of Jax contest, The Cummer draws around 110,000 visitors each year who come to check out the permanent collection , current exhibits and historic gardens . Congrats!

Vincent Chesney

Art collections from around the world from history and modern day, including multiple gardens .

Corinna Hoffman

The parking lot across the museum is now open after the renovation. It is way much better than before! No more pot holes! More spaces as well !!

Diana Shaykh

gorgeous garden and interesting art . Definitely worth visiting.

Nancy Watson

Beautiful gardens getting a facelift after Hurricane Irma. The collections are well coordinated and displayed.

BLOUIN ARTINFO

From Ninah Cummer 's relatively small collection of sixty pieces that launched the museum , The Cummer's collection has grown to over 6,000 works of art spanning from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century. Read more

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

Richard Chamberlain: The Year of the Sheep, is now open. Experience art as medicine for the soul and a therapeutic exercise, as Chamberlain worked through PTSD years after Vietnam.

Judith L Joe

Gardens were beautiful and the view was nice. The museum and garden are worth seeing.

Denise G

Gardens were beautiful. Able to use iPhone as tour guide by calling numbers on signs along paths.

Kevin Borchers

The Cummer contains one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain. The surrounding gardens are spectacular, as well .

Geno Likins

Came to see Pitman Painters show. See the automotive exhibit . Beautiful works of automotive art from the 60's - 70's.

Annie Chambers

free on tuesdays, nice remodel this summer. check out their young professionals group the up & cummers

Krista Miller Kaiser

The garden is simply the most beautiful spot on all of Jacksonville. My personal fav place in all the world!

Natalie Swaim

Make sure to check their calendar for free admission , especially for students

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

Eugene Savage: The Seminole PaintingsOct 7, 2011-Jan 8, 2012In 1935 Savage began to study the Seminoles - works reflect Savage’s concern for the plight of Native culture & threats to way of life.

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

Check The Cummer Blog for updated information on what's going on at the Museum : exhibits , classes , concerts , interactives, DIY, photo challenges, etc... http://blog.cummer.org/

Melanie Martinez-McClung

Tuesday evening is free to get in! Love the gardens !

Jill N.

Free Tuesdays 4-9pm with music and half price appetizers

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

The Museum will be closed March 15th-17th, as we set up for The Cummer Ball. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Monica H

First Saturday of the month is always free!

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

We are a Blue Star Museum . We will be offering FREE admission to military families Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

Come see Beyond Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints and their influence on Western Art . This show will run through August 9, 2012.

Visit_Jax

Kids can play for hours in the award winning Art Connections area. The Dance Room is cool!

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

We now allow non-flash photography in our permanent collection galleries (just not our special exhibitions )!

TJ PATTERSON

Membership is completely worth the price, because of the memebrs only opening events .

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

We have Drop in Art every Tuesday evening at 5pm. $5 per child, first come first serve, ages 4-10.

The Cummer Museum Front Desk

Check out our blog for more information about what is going on at the Museum : blog.cummer.org

Dan Gray

Take a stroll at the Cummer when youLve got nothing better to do on a late afternoon. Don't miss the American impressionists section! Read more

Jeffrey Tate

Oak, garden , and river

Bethany Walker

Great weekday date night !

Kathy Carpenter

beautiful gardens in the spring

Jill Morgenthaler

If you are a college student with id you can get in after 1:30pm for free.

Adasia Embry

Been here. I love it.

Stephanie

Free Tuesdays!

sara maples

Go check out the garden here they are simply breathtaking

John Prince

Tuesday evenings you can get in free!

Jack Twachtman

Cummer is free on Tuesdays from 4-9pm!

Carolina Pinheiro

Vale o passeio para conhecer a história e os lindos jardins ❤️

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Come for the live music, fresh food and local artisans! - Melissa Hillier

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I love this specific Starbucks due to location but mainly the staff. Very friendly, knowledgable and many smiling faces.... Feels like you are always welcome here. - Andy

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Quaint park on the river I love it - ashley burnett