Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Educational Programs

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Educational Programs includes guided school tours and field trips that are standards-aligned. It also offers guided school tours, adult tours of the museum’s collections, gardens, and featured exhibitions, and one-hour docent-led drop-in tours that highlight favorite works and stories from the Museum’s collection.

Programs

• School Tours + Field Trips — Tuesday through Friday, 10 or 11:15 a.m.; October through May · Guided school tours are standards-aligned. $12 per student, 10-student minimum; teachers and chaperones are free. A $50 non-refundable deposit applies. Arts Access Scholarships are available.
• Guided School Tours — Tuesday through Friday, 10 or 11:15 a.m.; October through May
• Adult Tours — Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m., Noon, or 1 p.m.; limited weekend tours available · Guided tours of the Museum's collections, gardens, and featured exhibitions. $25 per person, 10-person minimum; pre-payment one week prior to the scheduled tour is preferred.
• Drop-In Tours — Wednesdays, select Saturdays, and additional dates throughout the year; Wednesdays 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.; second Saturdays of each month 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. · Free with Museum admission. One-hour docent-led tours highlighting favorite works and stories from the Museum's collection.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: The Museum is open today 12 to 4 p.m.; the page also states it will be open today from 11:00am - 9:00pm with free admission from 4:00pm - 9:00pm.

About the provider

Established in 1958, the Museum’s mission is to create art, garden, and learning experiences that spark discovery and well-being. It is located in Jacksonville, Florida on the banks of the St. Johns River, and it is described as a cultural leader and a beacon of resilience.

School tours have a $50 non-refundable deposit. Payment is not accepted on the day of the tour. Refunds for overpayments are only issued when the overpaid amount exceeds $50. Teachers and chaperones are free for school tours. Guided school tours are standards-aligned.

Last updated October 19, 2026.