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Exploring the Fantastic Art Palace of Florida
BellaBella
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A glorious compound with two circus museums, an art museum, a statue courtyard, rose garden, historical residence, and welcome center with its own theater space, gift shop, and restaurant. This stop can easily last you 6 hours of entertainment and the restaurant is totally worth eating at (the calamari was delicious!) The first circus museum is geared toward children but worth a visit especially due to its sprawling miniature of a circus caravan and honestly, the interactive bits like the clown car and balancing on the back of a horse were still fun as an adult! The second circus museum houses a full train car and wonderful circus wagons with lots of history about the brothers. The rose garden will certainly be a stop to make if the season is right. The Ca’Z’Dan house was glorious from the marble deck that reaches out to the gulf water to the ceilings of every single room inside - definitely do not skip buying the ticket that includes the first floor of the house (second floor tour of bedrooms seems unnecessary). The art museum was pretty magnificent - modern and local side had a great variety of pieces and media, the classic side had quite a few commanding pieces and I enjoyed the styling of the rooms. All staff were lovely from the restaurant to the gift shop to the museum docents. We bought tickets online, Will visit again!!
Lauren RitoLauren Rito
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Have always wanted to visit this place and finally did. Was not disappointed. We took the tour of the first and second floors of Ca' d'Zhan. I love hearing stories and the details of the home being pointed out, as well as the history and the life of John Ringling. The Museum of Art was really impressive to me. I thought the circus museums were going to be the highlight of the trip, and I was surprised that it was actually the Art Museum and the home that did it for me. I'm so impressed with the Museum of Art. I've been to the Louve in Paris, and I felt like I was there again in some of the rooms. I found all the staff that we came in contact with, the guides and then also the security were so helpful and they had stories of some of the works of art and the family that really brought to life where we were and what we were viewing. We went on a Tuesday, was not crowded.
Nora CrouchNora Crouch
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Did not know about this museum before I visited Sarasota, and just saw it on the maps with high reviews. I'm definitely glad we decided to check it out. The the miniature models were so neat! I have never seen anything like it in such a big scale. I had no idea that it was here and spent alot of time in this section of the museum. I also paid extra to see the mansion at the back which was also so beautiful and you can go inside listen to audio of each room and then walk around the back to sit by the water. I was so distracted by the ringing portion of the museum and mansion I forgot to go to the art section. Would live to come back with more time and see the whole museum. I was on a tiem crunch so was only able to spend 2 hours or a bit more.
Lauren BLauren B
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Florida’s best museum (though the Norton in West Palm Beach is also nice). The highlight is the impressive collection of monumental Rubens series near the entrance on the right. There are three other smaller Rubens, a Velasquez, a Frans Hals, a Gainsborough, a large Guercino, and two Rosa Bonheurs. Unfortunately, Ringling spent the rest of his money on so-so French salon works and random Baroque artists you’ve never heard of, but still, it’s an impressive collection. Don’t miss the Cranach in the room of curiosities, it’s not labeled well. The grounds are lovely and the circus museum is interesting, though I don’t like the circus. The Ca’d’zan house is gorgeous and worth buying the combined ticket for.
Brian PlanchardBrian Planchard
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I went twice during my stay. First time 6/26/24 every was was hospitable and cordial. Exhibits was interesting and educational. I went again 7/1 and the two older ladies at ticket area very abrasive and brash. I am 100 % disabled service veteran and there was an entrance fee on this day where before it wasn’t. I showed my identification but was treated like I didn’t have the same benefits when I mentioned that I received different benefits to enter the last time. She told me a veteran is different than a service member. But me and my family still went in I paid. Great time ole skool fun. You can see me on my YouTube channel apprenticeship foundation parshat
MIA FELICIANOMIA FELICIANO
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Nearby Attractions Of Ringling Museum
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Kompose Hotel Sarasota
Ca' d'Zan
Tibbals Learning Center and Circus Museum at The Ringling
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Sleep Inn Sarasota North

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
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Kompose Hotel Sarasota
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Ca' d'Zan
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Tibbals Learning Center and Circus Museum at The Ringling
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Nearby Restaurants Of Ringling Museum
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House
Sunnyside
Mama G's Coffee Bakery
The Ringling Grillroom
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Dewar's Clubhouse
The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.®
Subway
Keating Center - New College Foundation

Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant
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Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House
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Sunnyside
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Mama G's Coffee Bakery
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Basic Info
Address
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234
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Phone
(941) 359-5700
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Website
ringling.org
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4.9
(216 reviews)
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attractions: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Kompose Hotel Sarasota, Ca' d'Zan, Tibbals Learning Center and Circus Museum at The Ringling, Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay, Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sleep Inn Sarasota North, restaurants: Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant, Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House, Sunnyside, Mama G's Coffee Bakery, The Ringling Grillroom, By Patrik Petterson at Kompose Hotel, Dewar's Clubhouse, The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.®, Subway, Keating Center - New College Foundation
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