American Public Gardens Association’s Annual Celebration Takes Place May 10 - 19
WHAT:
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens celebrates Go Public Gardens Week this week in partnership with the American Public Gardens Association. From photo scavenger hunts to a LPGA golf demonstration, there is something for everyone to explore in the gardens this week. This week also marks the final chance to see the dynamic exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 - 1960.
Friday evening, grab dinner in the Cummer Café and get in the swing of things with members from the local LPGA USGA Girls Golf program, the go-to specialists for junior golf for girls ages 6-17. Members will demonstrate golf fundamentals like stance and swing, all while showcasing unique golf apparel from across several decades. This experience is free with museum admission.
Visitors to the museum can also join the American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden Photo Scavenger Hunt. Each day from May 10–19, there is a different scavenger hunt theme of something to “go find” at the museum. Museum guests are encouraged to post their photos on their social channels on the day that matches the theme and tag #GoPublicGardensDays and #GoPublicGardens, as well as #cummermuseum. For a full list of scavenger hunt themes, go here.
The Cummer Gardens consist of the English Garden, Italian Garden and Olmsted Garden. The Cummer family’s gardens were shaped by some of the leading masters of twentieth-century landscape design and architecture, including Ellen Biddle Shipman, Ossian Cole Simonds, Thomas Meehan and Sons and the Olmsted Brothers’ firm. The gardens were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
WHEN:
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- Go Public Gardens Week Photo Scavenger Hunt: May 10- May 19
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- Sporting Demonstration with LPGA/USGA Girls: Friday, May 17, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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WHO:
Patrick MacRae, Doolittle Family Director of Gardens and Horticulture
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About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens:
For more than 60 years, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has been committed to engaging and inspiring through the arts, gardens, and education. A permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects and historically significant gardens on a riverfront campus offers nearly 140,000 visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast each year. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities. The Museum is committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of its exhibitions, programs, and offerings. For further information, including hours, visit www.cummermuseum.org.