About the Cummer About The Cummer

Our Mission:

To engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is located at 829 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida, just minutes from I-95. The Museum and its award-winning education center, Art Connections occupy adjacent buildings overlooking the three acres of The Cummer Gardens. The entire museum campus is situated on the banks of the St. Johns River.

In celebration of the Labor Day holiday, FREE admission will be offered on Friday, September 3, Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5 to all Military and their families. Identification will be required.

Museum Hours:

Tuesdays
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturdays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sundays
Noon - 5:00 PM

FREE Tuesdays
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsored by THE PLAYERS

Closed Mondays and Major Holidays

Telephone: (904) 356-6857

The Cummer is fully wheelchair accessible throughout the museum and gardens. We have wheelchairs available for visitors at the front desk.


Admissions:

Members Free
Adults $10.00
Seniors, Military $6.00
Children 5 & under Free
Students* $6.00
*College Students with ID Free between 1:30 - 4:00 PM Tuesday through Friday.

THE PLAYERS Free Tuesdays

Admission to The Cummer is free every Tuesday from 4 - 9 PM. Sponsored by THE PLAYERS

Photography Policy:

  • Photography is not permitted in the museum galleries.
  • Photography for personal use is permitted in the Gardens, Art Connections and public areas although tripods, props and wardrobe changes are not allowed.
  • For additional details about the photography policy, please inquire at the front desk.

Museum & Garden Etiquette

  • Please refrain from touching artwork.
  • Food and beverages are not permitted in the galleries and Gardens. Food is available for purchase at the TreeCup and is restricted to designated areas. Picnics are not permitted in the gardens.
  • Smoking is only permitted outside the front entrance.
  • We request that an adult be in control of any strollers and that bottles and sippy cups remain in the stroller and not be handled by children while in the galleries.
  • Heelys, umbrellas, backpacks and parcels larger than 12"x18" are not permitted in the galleries.
  • Gardens close 15 minutes prior to closing (at dusk on Tuesday).
  • Please stay out of the planting areas and do not pick the flowers.
  • Leaning or sitting on The Cummer Oak and garden sculptures is not permitted.
  • Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times.

How to visit us