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 Cummer
Museum of Art & Gardens
Is the perfect place to spend the day if you
are looking to discover some fine art. The Cummer Museum is the
largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida, their permanent
collection features over 5,000 artifacts. The Museum's impressive
collection includes European artists and American Impressionists
showcasing a world-renowned collection of 18th century Meissen
porcelain, the Dennis C. Hayes collection of Japanese woodblock prints
and the Eugene Louis Charvot Collection of 19th century prints and
paintings along with two and a half acres of historic gardens.
The stunning gardens were created by two wives of one of Jacksonville's
most prominent families that settled in Florida in the early 1900's.
Arthur Cummer and his brother Waldo Cummer ran the Cumber Lumber Company
while their wives Ninah Cummer and Clara Cummer created the beautiful
gardens that surround their homes. The gardens are home to mature
live oak trees, a variety of rare plants and flowers, sculptures,
sparkling fountains, tranquil ponds, arbors and antique ornaments.
Creating an outdoor work of art that complements the museum's
collection. Also featured at the Cummer Museum is Art Connections
featuring several hands-on, interactive exhibits helping visitors
understand the art showcased in the museum's permanent collection.
Children as well as adults of all ages will enjoy a visit to Art
Connections, the Cummer Museum offers something for all visitors.
Tree Hill Nature Center
Has served the community of
Jacksonville for many years providing the community with educational
programs in Environmental Education, Conservation and Awareness.
Tree Hill Nature Center provides family fun in a natural environment
there are over fifty acres of trails, a Florida Natural History
Museum, butterfly and hummingbird gardens and native animals.
The kids will enjoy the Tree Hill Animal Encounter here they will
see up close a variety of native animals along with educational
facts about each animal. All visitors will enjoy nature walks,
relaxing picnic lunch, live animal displays and a butterfly house
offering a learning experience for visitors of all ages. Tree
Hill Nature Center offers several special events throughout the year
this is a great place to bring the whole family. |
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