Jacksonville Unveils Black History Month Events, Museum Tour Hours

Multiple museums and community organizations in Jacksonville have released schedules and special programming for Black History Month, offering residents expanded access to exhibits, storytimes, tours, and public gatherings across the city.

The Cummer Museum at 715 Riverside Avenue is hosting a family-focused program and adjusted visitor hours that may make weekday and weekend visits easier for working residents. The museum lists an event titled "Artful Storytime: Black History Month" for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and describes it this way: "Celebrate Black History Month with us. Enjoy a special storytime honoring Black culture, history, and achievements, followed by an inspiring artmaking activity." Registration is required. The Cummer site also notes, "Admission is FREE from 11:00am – 4:00pm." Regular public hours at the Cummer are Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m. Admission pricing is listed as Members: Free; Adults: $20; Children (Ages 5 & under): Free; Students (Ages 6–17): $15; Seniors (Age 62+): $15; Military: $15; Educators: $15; College Students: Free Tue–Fri; $15 Sat & Sun, with "Current I.D. required" for discounts.

Community partners are using the same Riverside Avenue address for in-person programming. Jax Melanin Market is presenting "Black History Collab w/ R.A.M." on Feb 7 at 10:00 a.m. EST as a five-hour in-person event at 715 Riverside Ave. The event listing calls it "A dope collab celebrating Black History Month with R.A.M. - come through for a night of culture, music, and community vibes!" The event is ticketed and the listing warns, "Sales end soon."

Mandarin Museum is promoting its "Celebrating Black History Month 2026" programming in partnership with FL Blue’s ASPIRE Employee Resource Group. The museum says visitors may "Visit Mandarin Museum’s newest exhibits, including The Untold Story of Black Mandarin" and "Visit our historic buildings, including the 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African American Children." Mandarin Museum programming will feature community partners on the front lawn, including Jacksonville Public Library Special Collections and Memory Lab, Gullah Historian Elaine Jackson Ford, Greg Estevez (author of Edisto: Migration to Florida), Black Hikers Unite, and Duval County Master Gardeners. "At 11:30 am Dr. Rudy Jamison will moderate a Leadership Roundtable featuring local leaders in the business, education, religious, and nonprofit sectors." Docents will be on site to provide interpretation, and "At 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, the Duval County Master Gardeners will lead a Black horticulture-centric tour of Walter Jones Historical Park, meet at the Butterfly Garden alongside Mandarin Museum."

One listing on a Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau community page lists "Jacksonville African American Museum Black History Month special tour hours" with specific time slots: Friday, February 6 - 2:00 to 4:00 PM; Sunday, February 8 - 1:00 to 4:00 PM; and Saturday, February 21 - 1:00 to 4:00 PM, the latter noted as a "Brand Launch Party." The CVB page instructs readers to "Check their Facebook for more information." The CVB page carries an Illinois Destinations Association certification in its footer, and a truncated reference in an overarching statement includes the fragment "(Asa Talcott" which is missing completion. Because that footer suggests the CVB entry may refer to Jacksonville, IL, readers and reporters should confirm the municipal location and any admission or access rules with the museum directly or via its Facebook page before traveling.

For residents, the scheduling means a mix of daytime and evening opportunities to engage with Black history on Riverside Avenue and at neighborhood museums. Several events are ticketed or require registration, so plan ahead if you intend to attend. Expect expanded interpretive programming at Mandarin Museum and family-oriented offerings at the Cummer, while community-driven events organized by Jax Melanin Market aim to highlight local artists and performers. Check event pages and museum contacts for the latest details and to confirm addresses, ticketing, and any capacity limits; more confirmations will help ensure accessibility for seniors, families, educators, and military personnel who may be eligible for discounted or free admission.