Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens was started as a way to educate residents and visitors of Jacksonville, Florida on the arts and gardening. The center is located at 829 Riverside Avenue near I-95. The museum has an award winning education center called Art Connections, which is in the adjacent building to the museum. There is also the acreage of Cummer Gardens. The entire set up is along the St. Johns River.

Museum hours are 10am to 9pm on Tuesdays, 10am to 4pm Wednesday through Friday, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, and Sundays 12pm to 5pm. The museum is closed on major holidays and Mondays. On certain Tuesdays the museum provides free admission.

Regular admission is $10 for adults, $6 for military and seniors, and students. Any child under 5 is free. College students can attend the museum for $6 on Tuesdays through Fridays between 1:30pm and 4pm as long as they have their IDs.

There are permanent and temporary exhibits at the Cummer Museum. The permanent collection consists of work from Europe and America. There is also a Meissen Porcelain and Antiquities collection, as well as a special collection. The special collection does not require any special passes.