Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Beautiful gardens great for weddings photos, compromise and other events. Galleries are beautiful and I was excited to see all the antique furniture, ceramic, tea sets and more. Photographs exhibitions are so beautiful and a delight to see them. We didn't have time to see it all, planning to go back.

This museum is a nice little gem. It was easy to find and parking is just across the street. The highlight of my visit was the garden. The azaleas were blooming, which gave the garden such nice color and promise of Spring. The museum was nice with unusual art displays. The children's section of the museum was impressive with hands on displays. I can't wait to bring grandkids here.

We shared a wonderful visit to the gallery and gardens yesterday. It was peaceful and relaxing, as well as entertaining. The garden overlooking the river, with the magnificent live oak, made me want to sit awhile with a good book. We finished off our visit with lunch outside from the cafe. It was delicious! Thanks to the staff for making our day such a pleasure.

Nice collection and beautiful gardens. The gardens are closed when it rains, and I wish I had known that. I probably wouldn’t have gone since I was mainly interested in seeing the gardens. Overall, the museum is neat. There is a large kids' area with plenty of activities.

One of my favorite things to do while traveling is visiting local art museums—and this one did not disappoint! 🎨✨ The exhibitions were impressive, and best of all, no crowds—just a peaceful atmosphere perfect for appreciating art in silence. But the real hidden gem? The garden out back. 🌿💐 Sitting there with a book, soaking in the river views, felt like the ultimate way to spend a relaxing afternoon. Art, nature, and tranquility—all in one place. 🏞️📖💕

What an amazing evening at the Cummer Museum’s Friday Night Summer Nights! It was the perfect family outing — relaxing, fun, and full of good vibes. The band Chillakaya brought incredible energy with their live music, setting the perfect tone for the night. The gardens were beautiful, the views by the river were stunning, and we loved the big yard chess game — such a fun touch! Great food, tasty drinks, and plenty of space to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely a must-do summer experience in Jacksonville. Can’t wait to come back!

We drove 3 hours to Jacksonville by adding a stop at Ormond beach just to visit this garden & museum after reading all the good reviews and It was really worth visiting this place..beautifully and wonderfully kept and maintained, lot of historic artwork and collection inside the museum to educate the visitors, gardens are well described and detailed amazingly with variety of flowers, plants and trees..loved the visit and encouraging anyone who is interested to add this place to your bucket list.

This is a lovely museum, with many interesting and notable artifacts. They also have 3 absolutely amazing gardens, which back up to the St. Johns River. Hard to believe it is in the middle of downtown Jacksonville.

Came here for the first time after hearing about it from so many people. They had a special when I went, which was every 1st Saturday of the month it's free ! But if you are a student you do get a student discount. It's very spacious and eye catching for sure. Being able to see the different part of this museum reading the history behind it was just what a relaxed Saturday called for ! Wished I also caught the riverside market

Ah, the Cummer. A Jacksonville classic. A cultural rite of passage. We've been coming here for YEARS, and it never gets old--unlike my knees, which still creak after chasing my kid through the interactive play area in the back. Shoutout to the kid zone for giving the little ones a place to channel their inner Picasso without destroying my living room walls. The exhibits rotate often, which keeps things fresh. One month it's European masters, the next it's modern art that makes you go, "...is this a mop or a metaphor?" Either way, it's great. BUT THE GARDENS. Oh, honey. The gardens are the real star of the show. It's like stepping into a Jane Austen novel--minus the corset and unsolicited marriage proposals. You've got that giant oak tree throwing shade in the best way, perfectly manicured pathways, fountains that whisper "you are very cultured," and--wait for it--dolphins in the river. Real ones. Just out there doing flips while you sip your iced coffee and feel vaguely poetic. Summer events, live music, good vibes, and just enough humidity to make you feel like you're glowing (or maybe melting, but in a charming Southern way). Oh--and let me bless your wallet real quick: they have free evenings every month. That's right. Free. Culture on a budget, baby. Ten out of five stars if they ever let me move into the gardens full-time. But for now, solid five stars for giving us beauty, creativity, and just enough shade to survive a Florida summer.

This museum is one of the 10 best that I have visited in the States and Europe because it combines art work and a beautiful artistically appealing garden that overlooks the Fuller bridge over the St John's River. The museum has ramps and pathways to help visitors with mobility issues. The museum also has wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, seating, and restrooms. Allegedly the museum also provides wheelchairs for free. I would call first. There are also cafes available if you are hungry. You can also sign up with a guided tour of 10 people at $25 per person. Plan to spend 2.5 hours to see everything at a normal pace. It is so worth it.

The gardens are beautiful and has easy parking across the street just watch out on Farmer market Saturdays. The art in there doesn't blow me away as an adult but the kid section is awesome. They have a library, mini color activities, music area, block building area, magnetic area, and the kids ages 1, 2, and 3 loved it. They played for over an hour. We had been there before and ate at the cafe and found the food to be good as well.

We're so lucky to have The Cummer Museum in Jacksonville. The museum is located on the banks of the St John's River, about a block away from the Fuller-Warren Bridge in 5 Points. They offer a children's learning area, rotating exhibitions, priceless artwork, beautiful gardens and a tasty cafe (worth a visit on its own). Depending on the season, you can attend outdoor concerts, performances, and other special events. Although admission is charged, several local businesses host free admission throughout the year.

I haven't been to this museum in a while. Last time I was at this museum was Spring of 2017, and I'm sure the layout of the exterior has changed a lot with the damages of the hurricane of 2017, 2018, and 2024. The ambiance within this museum is amazing. So many interesting art displays to view from. I do believe that there is a café within this museum that offers various food items and beverages as well. I will definitely return here this year as I love art and artwork too.

This place is amazing! Great location, has a parking lot, and reasonably priced. Take your out of town guests here esp during the hot summer days. They have a restaurant inside as well. My favorite was the gardens especially with the beautiful view of the water and the huge trees. Very clean restrooms.

The Cummer Museum is a great place to go while visiting the Jax art festival under the I95 overpass. They have some amazing pieces of art dating back to BC. For two adults and a student was $55 which was a little pricey for how small this museum is don't let that take away from some of the beautiful pieces that have.

This was an outstanding visit - the art was so well-curated. We totally enjoyed checking out the exhibits and then wandering around the gardens. We spotted a Wyeth, Picasso, Winslow Homer, Rubens and so much more, it was a totally enjoyable time. We then decided to have lunch at the cafe - sitting outside in the sun was wonderful. The museum celebrates art, and the cafe takes that celebration into the food. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine, grilled cheese, crab cakes, chicken salad sandwich and a Cobb salad. Each was presented with an artistic flair and tasted as good as it looked.

I think this is one of the best art and historical museums in Jacksonville! Located right on the edge of the St. John's River, this place has some truly fantastic views and excellent pieces of art. There is a great mix of art work, sculpture, and well cared for gardens on the grounds. There is a people working here are great, and are really open to having people ask questions. Coming here, you feel like you stepped back into the Gilded Age. You feel both the historic nature but also the pomp and circumstance that people would have experienced in such grand surroundings. Definitely put this place down on a list of must visits in Jacksonville! :)

This popular Jacksonville attraction is now up there in my list of favorite U.S. museums. (I still have many more to explore, but top ones so far are the Cleveland Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Art, and the Met.) I love how this museum combines art and nature with its permanent and current exhibitions and expansive gardens (more on the gardens in a minute). The works of art selected for display and the different themes are well-curated and well-explained in thoughtful captions. The museum space itself is very pleasing to the eye and a serene environment for visitors. There's also a great section for kids that seems like it has something for everyone. Lastly, the main gift shop makes you want to buy everything, and it probably has a gift option for every person in your life. I could spend all day inside looking at the different exhibits, but it'd be a waste not to explore the gardens--Olmsted, English, and Italian. The Italian garden is most photographic, but each garden offers something special. I was enamored with the colors and variety of blooms in all the outdoor spaces. The gardens felt like an oasis in the city, and I could almost forget the sounds of cars in the near distance. It was an overall wonderful experience and was well worth the ticket price. They also do free admission on some days of the month.

Absolutely beautiful experience! An afternoon at the gallery is relaxing and always so enjoyable. Unfortunately, the gardens were closed because of the recent storms and I'm hoping everything is safe! Went to the children's area and played for a bit too. Had a coffee outside under the huge trees in the Cafe and had a chai tea that was excellent! This would be an excellent date idea, because its just so peaceful there and invites conversation. I was there with my family and we loved it! There are museum experts that walk aroundand at first I thought they were just making sure we don't touch anything, BUT...they are there to also give informationabout anythingin the museum. We enjoyed talking with the sweet employee as she explained why I thought the oil paintings were following & literally watching me! (hint, they are painted to feel that way) Ohhhh....check out which days & nights you can go for free, because they offer a lot!!

It's one of my favorite places to walk around and admire the art. If I could sit in the garden for hours, I would. It's gorgeous. The different exhibits are always so fun to go and see. My favorite was the women's sports uniforms throughout the years. As someone who works for a sporting company, I loved seeing the styles leading up to the present.

I came here for the first time on a 5th grade field trip many years ago, what I remember the most was playing tag outside in the beautiful outdoor gardens. After moving back to the area I started driving by the Cummer on my daily commute. The waive the admission fee on Friday's from 4-9pm. The Cummer is a great place to visit for any art history fans and for all ages. My favorite part was the recent Flamingo Exhibit last summer. They have rotating exhibits and art classes for all ages. I love the summer Fridays with live mushroom. Perfect outdoor atmosphere to bring a picnic and wind down. Make sure to check it out! This museum is a Jax staple and has alot of cool history.

This charming, small museum offers a fascinating history and a great collection of pieces from all over, many from the original owners. I love their beautiful English and Italian gardens for memorable moments. The food and service at the cafe were notably lacking. Despite the cafe issues, I highly recommend it and plan to return. The friendly museum staff and free admission on the first weekend of every month with a Citi, Navy Fed, or Bank of America card enhance the overall appeal. Normally it's $20 for adults.

This is one of those museums that charges a high entry fee and offers a ton of ways to discount or avoid it. Notably, several free days sponsored by various banks exist. Not being local, I didn't have time to wait around so I paid for it. I was surprised by how little museum there actually was; while the buildings look substantial from the outside, there's only one level with active exhibits, and of the complex of buildings, one holds only a few children's areas and meeting spaces. There was also a substantial area closed for installations. Nonetheless, I found a wide variety of aesthetically intriguing and thought-provoking pieces. The wide range included ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, movie posters from an era where Jacksonville was apparently a center of African American cinema, and a room of natural material works with an artistic representation of a mosquito swarm composed of dead mosquitos. Thanks for reminding me I'm in Florida. The outdoor gardens offered a variety of sights, including views across the river. An indoor courtyard awaited as well. So while there were disappointing aspects to my visit, I wasn't terribly disappointed to have put some money towards this museum and spent an hour there. On their free days, or when all there rooms are open, it would be an even better experience.

A very nice museum($20pp) with an outside garden area. It took about an hour and half to view everything. The outside garden was the highlight with its amazing scenery. I enjoyed this museum and would recommend that you check it out!

It is a very nice museum with many collections and beautiful gardens. It costs $18 per person, but it is totally worth it. There is free parking right across from the museum. Their permanent collections include Medieval, Renaissance, 17th century to current. The gardens are beautiful with the skyline of Jacksonville, St John River, and bridge. The Cummer Cafe has good and reasonable menu. We spent about 2 hours strolling through the museum and gardens and had a nice lunch at Cummer Cafe. This museum reminds me of the Getty villa in Malibu, California. My sister and niece from NYC were very impressed!

We so enjoyed our visit to the Cummer Museum! We came as part of a group from our residential campus' (Westminster Woods on Julington Creek) Skilled Nursing unit. The staff was very helpful assisting our wheelchair-bound members and we had also brought a "helper" for each (I was my husband's). The main exhibit was Women's Sports Outfits (through several ages) and we all thought it "mahvelous," even the male guests did. We also toured other exhibits and were captivated. The grounds are gorgeous and the view of the river lovely. I'm told you can picnic there but didn't see anyone doing that (best to check). There are a few interactive exhibits and our group took advantage of them! There's a free Friday afternoon opportunity so one could take advantage of that (I have previously). Note: I didn't eat anything this time but on a previous visit I did and it was tasty!

The best way to spend a lazy afternoon is at the Cummer. You get to peruse a gorgeous collection of art, and if you're lucky, you get great weather and music in the beautiful the garden. Spent the afternoon lounging soaking up the sun and tunes. Couldn't ask for anything more.

I visited the Cummer Museum for the first time last December for a vendor holiday sale. I loved what I saw and became a museum member. I also visited the Age of Armor exhibit. What amazing craftsmanship! The detail in each set of armor had me imagining how much time it must have taken to build each one. The irony was that the armor was built for battle, but I found beauty in each piece. On my recent visit, I attended a member only preview of a new light installation by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha. Her creations were made with metal. The designs had high powered lights inside which cast images on the floor, walls and ceiling. The cool part was as you viewed each piece your shadow became part of the art. I also visited the gardens, which were starting to bloom nicely with roses, flowering bushes and other flowers and plants. The birds were chirping as the boats passed by on the St John's River. I sat in a few spots throughout the garden and took it all in. Even if you don't want to become a member, I highly recommend checking out the museum. You can spend hours wandering around seeing the beauty of art and nature.

This spacious museum has lovely manicured gardens overlooking the river and a sizable collection of mostly American art, including contemporary art as well as older works inspired by European and Asian cultures (ex. Impressionism, porcelain art, etc). When I visited, there was also one room for Mediterranean art and another with illustrations from Shakespearean plays. Navigating the galleries was pretty straightforward since everything was on the same floor. It took me about 1 - 1.5 hours to see everything, which would be longer if you also hang out at the cafe or gardens. Many days have free admission, and there are discounts for certain groups (ex EBT, college students, teachers, military, etc), so I would check their website.

This place is amazing, to being, it is awesome that great sponsors help provide free entrance to the museum a couple of weeknights per week. Check out their events and exhibits page on line, they offer a variety of events, family programs, etc. We visited in December, there was a holiday market and free bubbles. Super nice event. Lots log local vendors, really a nice time. In addition we saw the armor exhibit and it was so cool! Definitely worth the visit. In the warmer weather, the gardens are beautiful, highly recommend a a visit.

I went with a social meet up group I'm happy they add places like this to meet up at to get to know spots in town. I've lived in the area +2 years and had not gone to the museum ever and I really enjoyed going it's so nice and peaceful. The exhibitions that were on display were very nice and the gardens are very cute it's a nice place to go walk around and spend an afternoon total cute date vibes too.

It's a great museum. On display is the historic displays of Jacksonville. The art is amazing and inspiring. The gardens outside are beautifully maintained and well laid out

We visited the Cummer museum and gardens for the first time recently on a free day, and were really impressed. I frequented the Carnegie Museum of Art often since I was a member in Pittsburgh. I forgot how much I missed going to the museum. For a free day, it wasn't totally jammed or crazy at all. We were greeted when we went in, gave the employee our zip code, and were admitted to the museum for free. We checked out all of the galleries, and I especially liked the Cummer family room that was super fancy and cool to see. I had no idea that the gardens were so big! There was a lot to walk through outside and they had a live jazz band! This made for the perfect day. The sights, smells, and sounds made for a 5 star experience. I can't wait to go back again soon. Looking out at the river on a 70 degree February day was just perfect. The museum and gardens are beautiful and pristine. I would love to attend an event here in the future!

First of all, love that I was able to check-in and use a BOGO for Yelp which was great. Came here midday on Wednesday and it wasn't a disappointment. What a great gem of art and botanical gardens all in one. I'd say come dressed ready for some great photo ops in the gardens. We came in winter and it was beautiful and would love to come back to see it in full bloom. I enjoyed seeing the artist, I'd say this museum isn't large but you get to see and learn so much while you're there. My recommendation is spend about an hour or two looking around and that including walking the gardens.

LAST DAYS OF SUMMER AT THE CUMMER Went to visit the Cummer Museum last Friday, September 9th as the ticketed event is FREE for Jax residents from 4PM until 9PM (usually $15) As long as it isn't raining we would go outside the English/Italian/Olmsted garden and enjoy the views with a drink and is usually accompanied by music, as we enjoy the river vistas, strolling around. There are different galleries to choose from inside the museum as it is home to over 5,000 works of art, spanning from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century. *Special Event* The Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon, Masterworks from the Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society is still ongoing and this is the last week it will be on display until September 18. These collections are quite rare as some of the artifacts and statues such as the Shiva as the Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) from the Chola Period, early 970 BC We'll never know when this will be back so come on down and check out this excellent exhibit :) #artisalive at the 904 #visitjax

I am a bit biased since I've been to museums worldwide. So, for the price I didn't think it was worth it due to the size. However, very unique drawing when I went made of tiny words. It was enormous. Not many people there, not crowded. Plenty of historical realism. Quiet atmosphere. Not great for kids

We were in Jacksonville for only a couple of days and had planned on going to the beach but the weather did not cooperate. My cousin, who is from Jacksonville suggested that we go to the Comer Museum and Gardens, knowing that I love to garden. It was a match made in heaven, she is an artist and I love to garden. How lucky for us that the azaleas were in full-bloom! It was a delightful afternoon, and bonus, Tuesdays after four are free!

Stunning art museum with three striking beautiful gardens. The three gardens; English Garden, Italian Garden, and the Upper and Lower Olmsted Garden are each individually grand and are situated along the St John River. The Art museum has multiple collections from varying periods. It is also featuring an exhibit by Deborah Robert's entitled "I'm In", which is incredible as well as extremely thought provoking. It runs through early December. There is food service in the museum but we did not have an opportunity to try due to a scheduling conflict. As an aside, it's also wedding venue.

We visited this museum when it had the pink flamino exhibit in their beautiful outdoor gardens. I am so glad we did. The location is spectacular. It sits right on the St. John's River in downtown Jacksonville. The exhibit was beautiful. The indoor museum was also very nice, and had a great gift shop. The museum also has a cafe, but we had just had lunch nearby, so we did not try it, but maybe next time.

It's been a long time since I've got to enjoy a museum. And this made me want to visit even more. It's very spacious with lots of art to look at and the garden overlooks the water. It's just beautiful I do recommend visiting.

So quaint and beautiful! The Cummer museum is definitely a Jacksonville staple. Right next to the river arts market on the weekends you can easily walk across the street. The entrance fee for us was only five dollars and we started down our way to the hall where we came across European sculptures from King Louis to renaissance masterpieces. As you walk through you can see local artists and different abstract ideas on display. Also you can see sculptures and China table and kitchen wear from the renaissance to Victorian times. Near the very end we went out through the beautiful Italian garden overlooking the St. Johns river. The way they shaped the greenery was stunning. Very quaint, calm and beautiful.

If you haven't visit the Sporting Fashion Exhibition at the Cummer Museum and you're into fashion then make this trip on your bucket it!

I hadn't been to Cummer for many years and it was a nice addition to a girls day spent celebrating a special birthday. The Frieske exhibit about visiting Jacksonville was very interesting and fun story telling. Enjoyed the variety of exhibits, including the history of Budha, as well as individual pieces. They have a nice little Cafe with seating in or outside with a decent selection of food and beverages. The cheese board we shared had a nice variety but was pretty sparse for 3 people. The gardens are also quite nice and relaxing. Overall a nice way to spend a few hours downtown Jacksonville.

Cummer Museum is one of my favorite places in Jacksonville! Today they allowed people to attend the museum for FREE to celebrate MLK day. Throughout the museum there were events people could participate in like live art, live music, and yoga. The Cummer Museum has special events like this all the time that they advertise on their website and Instagram page. Our family had a wonderful viewing the exhibits but the boys LOVED the children's area were they colored and explored all the hands on items.

Beautiful!! I love the Cummer! It is a great place to show off how beautiful Jax is to out of town friends and family! On tues and Fridays I believe it's free to get in and walk around all the amazing artwork, make sure to get out back to the gardens, traditional English, Italian and a new gardens, right on the river it's so so pretty there! You often see people there having professional pics taken! They also have a kids area with interactive areas they can create their own masterpieces :) Also within walking distance to great restaurants

I appreciate art as much as "the other guy" but the sameness of many art museums with endless galleries of European masterpieces gets a bit unimaginative. That's why I appreciate the Cummer Art Museum more than the usual. They have a large interactive area where you can create your own art (at least temporarily) on video screens, they dedicated a whole room to a hanging display of art (dried flowers), they have the classics as well as contemporary pieces. And they have an outdoor area along the river with 3 large distinct gardens with a picturesque view of Jacksonville. Another plus is plenty of free parking in nearby lots and on the street (just have to look for it). Lastly, they seem to have a few days or evenings where admission fees are waived (just have to look for it). We spent 2 hours here w/o being bored (Can't be said for many art museums).

Beautiful place to go every season. We can spend hours here viewing the art exhibits and walking through the Garden and we love the hands on area in the children's section as well.

Excellent museum with garden. Collection is good enough. But special section to display name artists is perfect. Currently they are displayed Zaneli Muholi self portrait. Zaneli quote "it is comes from within that is beautiful ". This display is black and white portrait with different hair styles. It has interesting post. Most importantly is attend her film to explain herself. She is an activist for the people of Africa. Most women were violated due to war lord Ian's local criminal. Zaneli speak up for them. The museum permanent collection includes Flemish to modern art. It is interesting to see many collections. Some art is just the statues displayed. They have it own beauty. The collection divided into 17th, 18th, 19th, medieval and Renaissance art. The garden divided into three sections. The three part are English, Italian, and Olmsted garden. Each section has it own theme. Flowers is blooming while our visit. The garden overlooking the river is beautiful. It is a prime area to see the downtown Jacksonville.

The museum was so interesting to explore. The gardens were gorgeous. There's a wide variety of pieces here. The staff was very nice and helpful.

A family friendly event and a chance to experience art ! I enjoyed each gallery and the beautiful garden

We spent about an hour at the museum and gardens. They had a special exhibit with ladies sporting outfits - which was interesting. The museum contains various rooms with different types of art work in each. It was well curated.

Beautiful experience for the family, date night or some alone time. You can spend a few hours here just admiring the views and different art styles! One of Jacksonvilles gems!

First Saturdays of the month are free! After a light brunch, this was a great way to fill the day with art, culture, and indoor/outdoor beauty. The gardens were beautiful and the live music made this such a serene Saturday afternoon. A great time for families, couples, or solo singles to just peruse

What a fantastic museum and gardens! Impressive collection of works on paper, German porcelain and many other artworks. The little cafe was also a treat and the live music was perfect for a Friday night.

The museum was a very nice experience and reminds me of the museum of fine arts in Boston. The ambiance was very quiet and I liked that they even had a cafeteria. Happened to come on a Friday and it was free.

What a delightful surprise for a first timer! Museum and botanical garden combo definitely was the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon while visiting Jacksonville for the week!!! The museum art was impressive and unique! Most of the art was captivating and displayed with taste! The grounds were beautifully kept and each gallery room was one surprise after another! Truly enjoyed that aspect of the museum experience! The botanical gardens were my absolute favorite!!! Exquisitely kept and photo perfect! Their luscious gardens were a dream to walk through and offered a magical experience. It truly was a wonderland to discover all the areas. The map provided helped navigate it but it's a paradise to get lost in it! Definitely a must visit when you're in the area! Highly recommend it for a solo visit or with family!