Description:
Built on the grounds of a private Tudor mansion, this modestly sized but impressive museum is worth a visit for anyone who appreciates the visual arts. The permanent collection encompasses works from 2000 B.C. to the present. It's especially rich in American Impressionist paintings, 18th-century porcelain, and 18th-century Japanese woodblock prints. Personally, I find the art here a bit boring and too focused on landscapes, but that's my taste. Frankly -- and art snobs may gasp at this statement -- the landscaping of the museum is infinitely more spectacular. Don't miss the stunning Italian and English gardens set on the scenic St. Johns River. The museum hosts temporary and traveling exhibits, and sponsors a multitude of activities during the year, so call ahead to see what's happening.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 904 356 6857
- fax: +1 904 353 4101
- send email
Address:
- 829 Riverside Ave
- Between Post and Fisk sts
- Jacksonville, FL 32204
Neighborhood:
Downtown JacksonvilleHours:
- Tues 10am-9pm; Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-5pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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