Parking Near Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Jacksonville
Where Can I Park for Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens?
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens has two official lots: one on Riverside Avenue across from the museum entrance and another at Riverside Avenue and Post Street. The parking and transit brochure describes both as free, while the paid-parking FAQ lists weekday and Sunday rates of $2 for the first 2 hours, followed by $1 per hour.
- Address
- 829 Riverside Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Lot Parking in Jacksonville, FL - Just $8/Day!, 1.1 mi (24 min walk)
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Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Museum Lots on Riverside Avenue and Post Street
The site has two official parking lots: one on Riverside Avenue across from the museum entrance and another at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Post Street (cummermuseum.org). The museum describes parking in both lots as free in its parking and transit brochure (cummermuseum.org).
The museum’s paid-parking FAQ lists weekday and Sunday access from 30 minutes before opening, with parking continuing until 30 minutes after closing. The weekday and Sunday rate is $2 for the first 2 hours, followed by $1 per hour (cummermuseum.org). Saturdays are charged at $3 per hour from 9:30am to 4:30pm (cummermuseum.org).
Parksy Parking Lots and Garages Around Riverside
Parksy lists an affordable parking lot 1.1 mi from the site for $8 a day. A second Jacksonville parking lot is also 1.1 mi away and costs $11 a day, giving drivers two priced lot options at the same distance.
At 1.2 mi, Parksy lists a secure commercial garage for $20 a day. These spaces suit drivers who prefer to reserve away from the museum lots, with the lower-priced options offering a useful alternative for longer visits.
Other Named Parking Locations Near the Museum
The two museum lots are the named parking locations identified for visitors: the Riverside Avenue lot across from the museum entrance and the lot at Riverside Avenue and Post Street (cummermuseum.org).
The museum’s parking and transit brochure specifically describes free parking in both lots (cummermuseum.org). The paid-parking FAQ separately gives the museum’s weekday, Sunday, and Saturday parking charges, so drivers should use the applicable operating period and rate shown for their visit (cummermuseum.org).
Timing a Visit Around Riverside Avenue Parking Pressure
Saturday parking has a defined paid period from 9:30am to 4:30pm (cummermuseum.org).
Weekday and Sunday parking begins 30 minutes before opening and ends 30 minutes after closing, with the first 2 hours charged at $2 and later hours at $1 (cummermuseum.org). The museum has announced a self-paid parking system in its museum lots beginning September 1 (cummermuseum.org), so drivers should allow time to complete payment after choosing a space.
Walking and Transit Access to Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
The museum is at 829 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville, 1.4 mi from Jacksonville center. The official parking and transit brochure places the visitor lots directly on Riverside Avenue and at Riverside Avenue and Post Street (cummermuseum.org), making the official lots the most direct arrival points for drivers heading to the entrance.
Visitors arriving by transit can use the museum’s parking and transit material for the site’s published access information (cummermuseum.org).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens?
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens has two official lots: one on Riverside Avenue across from the museum entrance and another at Riverside Avenue and Post Street. The parking and transit brochure describes both as free, while the paid-parking FAQ lists weekday and Sunday rates of $2 for the first 2 hours, followed by $1 per hour.
Where Are the Official Museum Parking Lots?
The official parking locations are a lot on Riverside Avenue across from the museum entrance and another at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Post Street. The parking and transit brochure identifies both locations and specifically describes free parking in both lots.
How Much Does Parking Cost on Weekdays and Sundays?
Weekday and Sunday parking begins 30 minutes before opening and continues until 30 minutes after closing. The rate is $2 for the first 2 hours, followed by $1 per hour. Drivers should use this operating period and rate for the applicable visit.
What Are the Saturday Parking Hours and Rate?
Saturday parking has a defined paid period from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The Saturday rate is $3 per hour. Drivers visiting during that period should allow time to complete payment after choosing a space.
What Nearby Parking Can I Reserve Away From the Museum Lots?
Parksy lists an affordable parking lot 1.1 mi from the site for $8 a day and a second Jacksonville parking lot 1.1 mi away for $11 a day. At 1.2 mi, a secure commercial garage costs $20 a day. The lower-priced options suit longer visits.
How Far Is the Museum From Jacksonville Center?
The museum is at 829 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville, 1.4 mi from Jacksonville center. The visitor lots are directly on Riverside Avenue and at Riverside Avenue and Post Street, making them the most direct arrival points for drivers heading to the entrance.
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