May has arrived at the Cummer Museum 🌿🌺
With longer days and the gardens at their peak, it’s the perfect time to explore. From gallery moments to outdoor experiences, hands-on workshops, and programs for all ages, there’s something new to discover all month long.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed afternoon or a creative outing, May offers plenty of reasons to visit.
Take a look at what’s ahead and plan your visit.
NOW OPEN: Art in Bloom 🌸
Celebrate the start of the season with a fresh take on floral art, where works from our permanent collection meet contemporary loans in a vibrant exchange between gallery walls and our historic gardens. It’s the perfect time to experience the museum in full bloom.
Plan your visit now!
No frames needed - just nature's own collection unfolding in real time. Three living galleries, each inviting reflection, peace, and community. Stop by today and experience the art of the outdoors. 🌱
WOW! Thank you, Jacksonville! We are incredibly honored that you voted the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens as Jacksonville Magazine's Best in Jax in 9 categories. We are proud to be your favorite museum, place to take visitors, gift shop, garden & park venue, and more!
Plus, with our recent 5 wins from Folio's Best of Jax awards, we're definitely feeling the love!
Right back at you, Jacksonville!
@jacksonvillemag Best in Jax / Best in Bride wins
Best Museum
Best Place to Take Visitors
Best Gift Shop
Best Museum Restaurant
Best Garden & Park Venue
Best Outdoor Venue
Best City View Venue (runner-up)
Best Sunset Venue (runner-up)
Best Local Influencer - Wade Lee
@folioweekly Best of Jax awards
Best Museum
Best Art Gallery
Best Place to Get Married
Best Summer Camp
Best Attraction
AAPI and Asian artists, like Yeesookyung, have continually used ceramics to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary narratives. Considering views on value, preservation, and beauty, her [Translated Vases] series focuses on the reinvention of discarded ceramics.
Rather than “fixing or mending” a single broken object, Yeesookyung joins together multiple unrelated fragments to construct new sculptures. By filling the cracks with 24k gold—a play on the Korean homonym geum, which means both “crack” and “gold”—she celebrates the unique fragility of each imperfect form, reflecting her heritage, traditional East Asian art, and a modern exchange of ideas and techniques.
Have you seen [Translated Vase] in person yet? Stop by the Museum and let us know your favorite detail in the comments!
Credit: Yeesookyung (Korean, b. 1963), [Translated Vase], 2013, ceramic shards, epoxy, 24 karat gold leaf, 27 x 26 x 27 in., Purchased with funds from Miss Constance I. and Mr. Ralph H. Wark and Mr. Patrick Hayes, AP. 2022.1.1
Discover the stories behind Northeast Florida's most iconic buildings 🏛️✨
Presented in conjunction with our exhibition Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs, Works from the Bank of America Collection, join historian Dr. Wayne Wood for a captivating lecture on the region's architectural history, from St. Augustine to Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach. Uncover iconic landmarks, remarkable "hidden jewels," and the evolving character of Northeast Florida's built environment.
📚 Book signing will follow the event
🗓 May 27 | 1 to 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets available now at the link in our bio.
The exhibition doesn't end in the galleries. 📷✨
Experience your photographer era at our limited-time shop for Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs, Works from the Bank of America Collection. We've curated a collection of exhibition-inspired finds worth discovering, from a Kodak Charmera keychain camera to a camera-lens travel mug to candles that smell as good as they look.
Swipe to see some of our favorites. ➡️
Grow something new 🌿
Join us for a hands-on Garden Workshop at Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and learn the art and science of plant propagation alongside our Gardens & Horticulture Team. From seeds to cuttings, dividing plants to air-layering, you’ll build skills you can take home and use in your own garden.
Spend the morning getting your hands in the soil, asking questions, and leaving with newly propagated plants and fresh inspiration.
🗓️ May 30 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🌱 Space is limited. Reserve your spot at the link in bio.
Our florals are pretty groundbreaking 🌸
The gardens are in their moment right now, with fresh blooms, color around every corner, and that unmistakable feeling of spring in full swing. We think Miranda Priestly would definitely approve.
Come see what’s blooming 🌿
Japanese sculptor Takashi Soga is globally recognized for his monumental sculptures that challenge spatial relationships. Soga’s work, such as [Sea of the Ear Rings], centers on the kinetic concepts of balance and gravity – like artists such as George Rickey and Alexander Calder.
Living and working in Utica, NY, he explains that the title refers to the inner ear's role in sensing balance, and by "controlling" gravity through art, he can create an "unordinary space" for the viewer to encounter.
Come experience the gravity-defying work for yourself in the Weaver Community Sculpture Garden at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Credit: Takashi Soga (Japanese, b. 1952), [Sea of the Ear Rings], 2008, metal, 132 x 132 in. Gift of Dudley D. Johnson in memory of Dudley D. Johnson, Jr. (1961 – 2004), AG.2008.3.1
Thank you @dhdeegan for visiting the Museum at our recent Arts for All Festival, where children with differing abilities were able to enjoy art, gardens, and music experiences in an uplifting environment.
Mayor Deegan jumped right in, reading a story to children in the gallery, planting flowers in the gardens, and spreading the positivity this festival is known for!
![AAPI and Asian artists, like Yeesookyung, have continually used ceramics to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary narratives. Considering views on value, preservation, and beauty, her [Translated Vases] series focuses on the reinvention of discarded ceramics.Rather than “fixing or mending” a single broken object, Yeesookyung joins together multiple unrelated fragments to construct new sculptures. By filling the cracks with 24k gold—a play on the Korean homonym geum, which means both “crack” and “gold”—she celebrates the unique fragility of each imperfect form, reflecting her heritage, traditional East Asian art, and a modern exchange of ideas and techniques.Have you seen [Translated Vase] in person yet? Stop by the Museum and let us know your favorite detail in the comments!Credit: Yeesookyung (Korean, b. 1963), [Translated Vase], 2013, ceramic shards, epoxy, 24 karat gold leaf, 27 x 26 x 27 in., Purchased with funds from Miss Constance I. and Mr. Ralph H. Wark and Mr. Patrick Hayes, AP. 2022.1.1](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727396760163849716918_0_ef593191c3c48f7d851d79a3ebeaeedc.jpg?o=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&h=edae4cfea159f569388785d4f9ba8964)
![Japanese sculptor Takashi Soga is globally recognized for his monumental sculptures that challenge spatial relationships. Soga’s work, such as [Sea of the Ear Rings], centers on the kinetic concepts of balance and gravity – like artists such as George Rickey and Alexander Calder.Living and working in Utica, NY, he explains that the title refers to the inner ear's role in sensing balance, and by "controlling" gravity through art, he can create an "unordinary space" for the viewer to encounter.Come experience the gravity-defying work for yourself in the Weaver Community Sculpture Garden at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.Credit: Takashi Soga (Japanese, b. 1952), [Sea of the Ear Rings], 2008, metal, 132 x 132 in. Gift of Dudley D. Johnson in memory of Dudley D. Johnson, Jr. (1961 – 2004), AG.2008.3.1](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727413726512063554726_0_32a4c6e2ef928900fcc601895b45d551.jpg?o=aHR0cHM6Ly9zY29udGVudC1waGwyLTEuY2RuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS92L3QzOS4zMDgwOC02LzY5MjE0Mjc2NV8xMzc4MTY3MTE0MzQxNTM1XzU1NDY4NTAwMzQ3NTc4NDM1Mzhfbi5qcGc/c3RwPWMzNDAuMC4xMzY3LjEzNjdhX2RzdC1qcGdfZTM1X3M2NDB4NjQwX3NoMi4wOF90dDYmX25jX2h0PXNjb250ZW50LXBobDItMS5jZG5pbnN0YWdyYW0uY29tJl9uY19jYXQ9MTAzJl9uY19vYz1RNmNaMmdIekdfMHMxVVVUbDhDNGFxczNUSC1vN2ZYcWYyWjc3ZmFlVWdzLVJ4SC03aDhfMVJwUmJaay1TWjQ0Y0lBWXdueEU0U0VhSGNyVlo0TFZxZVNpLVNTbCZfbmNfb2hjPWwzTUZPLXMwVGZrUTdrTnZ3RkZITHhVJl9uY19naWQ9M2VQSGZTYUpJdzAwVlRNZEx0anQ4QSZlZG09QVBVODlGQUFBQUFBJmNjYj03LTUmb2g9MDBfQWY1dnd5Z2thS1hYV0VDemgzUTJ4bXc4cEFBblM1Wml3ZWhJWnd5cng4WFJQUSZvZT02QTBFQkREMyZfbmNfc2lkPWJjMGMyYw==&h=81460b41900d7393ca6b2ca3ec4a17e1)
