The Cummer Museum at 65: Recent Acquisitions 2021 – Today exhibition reflects the growth of the Museum’s permanent collection
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From October 2, 2026 through April 18, 2027, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will mark its 65 th anniversary in part with an exhibition showcasing a selection of works that were added to the Museum’s collection in the past five years. Media include paintings, sculptures, works on paper and decorative objects. The Cummer Museum at 65 highlights a collection centered on culture, beauty, and accessibility, while honoring the enduring legacy of the Museum’s founder, Ninah Cummer.
“Ninah Cummer’s vision always included participation from the community in building the collection. It is a testament to the support of our community that the Museum’s permanent collection has become a world-class treasure Jacksonville can be proud of,” commented Holly Keris, J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver Chief Curator. The Cummer Museum at 65 includes works purchased by the Museum, given to the Museum, or promised in future years.
In addition to the works featured in The Cummer Museum at 65, recently acquired and gifted works are also on view throughout other galleries in the Museum. These works have been actively integrated into Museum programming, tours, and workshops. Promised works and gifts such as Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Landscape with Fishing Scene are included in current exhibition Touring the Landscape: Art, Travel, and the Shaping of American Identity, which recently received an award from the Southeastern Museums Conference. Museum-purchased Translated Vase by Yeesookyung offers an important modern counterpoint in the middle of the Museum’s lauded Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain.
Select works from The Cummer Museum at 65 exhibition include:
Gustave Caillebotte, Jardin a la Campagne
Amanda Crowe, Cat and Mice
David L. Engdahl, Lamelliform 230
Pablo Picasso, Mère, Danseur et Musicien (Mother, Dancer, and Musician)
Maia Cruz Palileo, It Was Said They Could See Each Other's Memories II
Exhibition-Related Events
On Saturday, October 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. the Museum’s regular drop-in tour will be
dedicated to exploring works in the new exhibition. This tour is free with Museum admission
and registration is not required.
The Museum will also celebrate its 65 th anniversary with the Sapphire Soiree gala
fundraising event on Saturday, November 7. Tickets for this event are nearly sold out. The
Museum will be closed on November 7 in preparation for the event.
Event Details:
Drop-In Tour: Cummer at 65 Tour
Saturday, October 17 | 2 to 3 p.m.
Free with Museum Admission
Sapphire Soiree: 65 Years of Art & Elegance
Saturday, November 7 | 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Individual ticket, full experience: $750
After Party ticket: $175
Museum will be closed
About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, founded in 1958 by Ninah Cummer, is one of Northeast Florida’s most enduring and significant cultural institutions. For more than six decades, it has provided community access to four millennia of art celebrating the creativity of the human spirit, alongside 2.5 acres of historically significant riverfront gardens. Visitors to the museum enjoy access to world-class exhibitions, learning opportunities, and outdoor experiences designed to inspire discovery and well-being. Recently voted the Best in Jacksonville in 14 categories including best museum, best attraction, best summer camp, best gift shop, and best place to take visitors, the Cummer Museum is a trusted, vibrant cornerstone of Jacksonville’s cultural and civic life.
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