Arts, Culture, and Entertainment in Jacksonville, Florida
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on the St. Johns River in Riverside is Jacksonville's premier art museum, combining world-class European and American art collections with breathtaking historic riverside gardens. One of the true hidden gems of Duval County.
MOCA Jacksonville in Downtown is a dynamic contemporary art museum that regularly features cutting-edge exhibitions, community events, and educational programming — a vibrant cultural institution at the heart of Duval County's arts scene.
The Florida Theatre is a beautifully restored 1927 movie palace in Downtown Jacksonville that hosts over 200 live events annually from Broadway touring shows and comedy to concerts and film screenings - a true gem of Duval County's entertainment scene.
The Jacksonville Symphony performs at Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Downtown, offering a full season of classical, pops, and family concerts that rival any major metropolitan orchestra in the Southeast.
The Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville's historic LaVilla neighborhood celebrates African American culture and history, with exhibits on Jacksonville's civil rights movement and the golden age of LaVilla — once called the 'Harlem of the South.'
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the United States, held annually in Downtown Jacksonville along the St. Johns River. A beloved community event that draws top national talent and tens of thousands of Duval County residents.
MOSH in Downtown Jacksonville is a hands-on science and history museum that's been a family favorite in Duval County for generations, with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and programming for kids and adults alike.
The official Visit Jacksonville arts and culture guide covers all of Duval County's major museums, galleries, performing arts venues, and cultural events - a comprehensive starting point for new residents wanting to explore the city's rich creative scene.
Jacksonville's Art Walk happens on the first Wednesday of every month in Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, opening galleries, studios, and cultural spaces to the public for an evening of art, music, and community across Duval County.