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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is committed to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education. A permanent collection of nearly 5,000 works of art on a riverfront campus offers more than 95,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities.

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School Tours

Jul

04

The Museum’s educational tours allow firsthand examination of original works of art from Ancient Egyptian sculpture through American 20th century painting. Trained Docents engage students in meaningful discussions of the social, historical, and artistic context of works of art.

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Happy Birthday Mary Cassatt!

May

23

Mary Cassatt was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, which is now part of Pittsburgh, on May 22, 1844.

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On This Day

May

20

Durer was a German painter, draughtsman, art theorist, but is most famous as a print maker. He is regarded as the greatest German Renaissance artist.

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HEAL Zoo Walk 2011

Apr

18

On Saturday, April 10 the Cummer educational staff had the pleasure to host an art making activity for the participants of the annual HEAL Walk at the Jacksonville Zoo & […]

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THE ARTS ARE FOR ALL!

Feb

01

The Cummer believes in its mission to engage and inspire all through arts, gardens, and education.  On Friday, January 28th we hosted a daylong session of creative renewal and inspiration […]

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Introducing the Junior Docents

Jan

17

An artist, a poet, a performer, a presenter, a blogger, a leader, even a marketing director: the Museum’s Junior Docents program has placed me in roles that I could not have otherwise imagined. It is hard for me to fathom how much the two-hour monthly meetings have affected my personality over the years, but I truly believe that I grew up through this experience, and it will continue to be a significant chapter in my life after I graduate.

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