The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Rosalie B

Awesome museum! Would definitely want to come back here. Arrived at 13:30 and this was not enough time for me to see everything in the time I needed. The museum -unfortunately- closes at 17:00. It is definitely possible to spend a whole day here. I was sad to learn that Howard did pass away not that long ago. Rest in peace Howard.. absolutely loved the miniature circus that you made!

Scouser1965

Absolutely fantastic place to visit while you are in the area and much better than I expected. Visited the main house first and enjoyed the inside tour plus outside on the waterfront patio . The museum contained so many unique pieces from the original circus and was very well laid out for up close viewing. Lastly we visited the art museum and the building itself plus the courtyard was just as impressive as the art itself.

Cory Laws

I grew up going to the circus, and loved it. We'd previously been there for a fabulous wedding reception. We got a limited look at some of the museum, but most was blocked off. We were visiting friends again and returned with them. The circus part was first, and brought back lots of memories. We spent a good hour there, before crossing to the artwork. All was quite enjoyable. It's still a little surprising to see a portion of what the family was able to accumulate over the years. The grounds were just as worthy, especially the banyan trees. A Sarasota must see.

Tatiana S

Absolutely beautiful place we visited it in the middle of December. Natural setting with beautiful art galleries and mansion which looks like piece of Europe. There are art gallery, botanical garden and the circus museum in one place. For extra cost you can see the first floor of Ringling’s mansion which I found very interesting. The Circus museum has miniature model of the circus from the beginning to the end. I really liked the Glass exhibition.