Arts & Museums
Annual Student Juried Exhibition
Now through Wed, Nov 11
Alexander Brest Gallery · Arlington
Museums and art in Jacksonville
European masters by the river, contemporary art Downtown, African American history in LaVilla and local history at the Beaches. Several have free hours if you time it right.
Last updated October 25, 2026
The details below come from each museum's own site, checked on October 25, 2026. Free times and hours change, so confirm them on the museum's page. Tell us if something needs correcting.
Art and museum events in the next two weeks
From Sun, Oct 25 through Sat, Nov 7, these listings cover different dates and venues. We pick them automatically from published events with descriptions; they are not personal recommendations.
Arts & Museums
Bedazzled Letters
Mon, Oct 26 · 6–7 PM
Green Cove Springs Library · Orange Park & Fleming Island
18+
Arts & Museums · Every Wed
Drop-In Tour: Highlights
Wed, Oct 28 · 1:15–2:15 PM
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens · Riverside, Avondale & Five Points
Browse all upcoming arts events to choose a different date.
For art and gardens: Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
The Cummer, at 829 Riverside Avenue, combines a collection of European and American art with formal gardens on the St. Johns River. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Children 5 and under are free, and so are visitors with EBT, SNAP or WIC. The museum also runs free admission times, including the first Saturday of the month; check the admission page for the current schedule. The gardens close at museum closing or dusk, whichever comes first. Parking is in paid lots across Riverside Avenue.Source: Cummer visitor information.
For contemporary art: MOCA Jacksonville
MOCA Jacksonville, part of the University of North Florida, is at 333 North Laura Street Downtown. Its first floor is always free, and the whole museum is free on Saturdays and on the evenings of the first and third Wednesdays, when it stays open until 9 p.m. It is otherwise open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street meters nearby are free on weekday evenings and all weekend; the Duval Street garage is closed on Sundays.Source: MOCA visitor information.
For Jacksonville history: Ritz Theatre & Museum
The Ritz, at 829 North Davis Street in LaVilla, tells the story of African American life in Jacksonville. Its permanent exhibit covers James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson and the song they wrote, the neighborhood's years as the “Harlem of the South,” and a recreated 1960s lunch-counter sit-in. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., buy tickets by 3, and until 8 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays. Weekend visits are by appointment. Parking around the building is free.Source: Ritz museum page and parking information.
For a free hour at the coast: Beaches Museum
The Beaches Museum, at 381 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach, is free for everyone. Its galleries cover the history of the Beaches communities, with a temporary exhibit that changes every few months, and its outdoor History Park includes a 1903 post office and a 1911 steam locomotive. Docents lead free tours of the park; check in at the lobby. All the buildings have ramps, and a wheelchair is available on request. It is closed Mondays.Source: museum facilities and accessibility.
Make an evening of it
On the first Wednesday of the month, Downtown's Art Walk pairs well with MOCA's free evening hours; the free events guide covers it. Gallery openings, artist talks and exhibitions are in the arts listings, each linked to the museum or gallery's own page.