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John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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"The rose garden is a great place to take a date."(4 Tips)
"gift shop and mansion tours in addition to the circus museum."(4 Tips)
"trip to the Miniature Circus Museum"(3 Tips)
"Go on Mondays, it's free admission day."(3 Tips)

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Sharon GrimshawAugust 24, 2013
Trevino Cafe is a perfect stop for a relaxed lunch with a full bar. Food ranges from light and well prepared salads to burgers, panini and catch of the day.
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Men's Health MagApril 16, 2015
It's only fitting that John Ringling, one of the five brothers who owned and operated "The Greatest Show on Earth," also had perhaps the greatest art collection on the planet. Read more
Smile Smart Dental CenterOctober 6, 2011
This museum/amazing expansive waterfront property has great events regularly. It serves as a great cultural and family-fun destination for tourists and locals alike! Fit this in to your weekend plans!
Randy Nataraj-AllenFebruary 5, 2023
Excellent museum. Purchase your tickets online ahead of time in order to save some time waiting in line. Special exhibits are undated several times a year. Admission also includes the circus museum.
Timothy ChisholmDecember 16, 2015
My beautiful wife thought it was a circus...wrong! One of the most beautiful museums and private art collections around. Do not miss it...
Men's Health MagFebruary 12, 2015
One of the 5 Ringling brothers, John Ringling, housed his art collections in his extravagant Sarasota mansion—and burgeoning museum grounds. Read more
B?rbara PSeptember 15, 2013
Excellent place to go, the selection of art works is wonderful, the house, the rose garden, the view it is unforgettable. Highly recommended.
Bethany CulpMarch 26, 2013
There's a fine art gallery, beautiful grounds, cafe, gift shop and mansion tours in addition to the circus museum. With so much to do, plan on spending the day!
Joe WinnApril 17, 2013
Awesome place, from the estate to the museums (and miniature circus). Beautiful rose garden and enormous banyan trees all throughout the property. Great deal for students: $5!
ENGMAJune 19, 2023
Definitely give yourself time to explore so you’re not rushed at the end… lots to look at!
Emily GriffinMay 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you are a student and/or have a student ID on hand, tickets are 5 dollars. You can get in for free if you say you are doing research. Same with the theatre.
Richard RussellJune 23, 2013
Beautiful, inspiring place. The docents, sweet and helpful. Unfortunately the several paid staff we interacted with were curt and officious. There's no excuse for bad customer relations!
Jake GuttormssonApril 6, 2016
Saw the Samurai show there in March. Great show. Great play ground for the kids. Food is expensive and not great, bring a picnic lunch.
Phillip W.August 3, 2013
Experience some of the world's finest art, showcased in a beautiful manner. The gallery is open on Mondays for free - now that's art.
Sid YamakAugust 22, 2014
one of the best museum in FL ..thanks to his will Mondays are free but it is worth entrance fee as well
Richard De VitaJuly 14, 2014
One of our favorite places to visit when we are in Sarasota, it truly is a gem !
Walt AtyeoSeptember 4, 2016
The Circus Museum was good. Plenty to spent nearly all day. It is worth every penny.
Mark Van OsdolSeptember 19, 2014
Great museum, Love the history, I really liked what they use to host the mid evil fair here.
Joe d. TinariApril 14, 2014
A great museum and it's free to everyone every Monday. Don't miss this place !
Ramsey MohsenDecember 28, 2011
The art museum is the best + the patio at the mansion + the TREES next to the rose garden! <-- check it out!
Chris CarswellJune 24, 2015
Friendly staff. Beautiful Architecture.
outlier forlifeDecember 15, 2013
Everything is covered in dust! Except the new exhibits, which can't be photographed.. Major improvements needed in management.
Leslie BernsteinJanuary 6, 2018
Visiting the grounds don't require a ticket and is definitely a must-see.
Kevin DudleyDecember 5, 2018
Free admission on Mondays!
Steven POSTLEJanuary 16, 2012
Be prepared with money in the wallet. Ringling House Ca' d' Za is 25 for first floor, 5 more for second and 20 more for third floor...and they don't tell you thus when you buy initial ticket.
Robin PunsalanJune 19, 2013
American Moderns 1910-1960 ...A must see exhibit!
Fred PragerApril 26, 2012
Check out the tour of the private areas of the Ca' d'Zan mansion. Well worth the additional cost!!!!
Darren SeatonFebruary 21, 2015
The cafe was phenomenal. Great truffle fries.
Cindy GeorgeMay 17, 2014
Some very beautiful paintings and the museum is beautiful
Krystel JusticeDecember 27, 2016
Surprisingly vast collection of great art.
Christine CantyJuly 26, 2013
Must get here early in the morning to see everything great day with the Family!
Willis HaugheyJuly 18, 2015
The rose garden is a great place to take a date.
Jacob CieslaMarch 22, 2012
It's an amazing place, and there's an amazing barista up in the cafe :)
Ryan ShermanNovember 11, 2015
The classical art is breath taking!
Colleen LevineMarch 25, 2017
Awesome playground!
JuanNovember 6, 2013
So lucky to have this incredible museum of fine art so close.
Solange VieraMay 23, 2016
Go on Mondays, it's free admission day.
Nancy NalascoJuly 17, 2018
Mondays are free admission
Moriah BenhamOctober 28, 2011
wonderful museum with alot of famous, interesting artwork, right in SRQ!
Jeff McCuneMarch 23, 2012
If you see Joseph's Coat bring a yoga mat and a stiff pillow. The benches are quite painful without neck support.
Teresa ColonDecember 23, 2015
Such a great day trip, totally worth it
J SMay 19, 2013
Its beautiful here. Best view And property in Sarasota.
Patrick FlanaganMarch 3, 2013
fine art + historical house + circus history + restaurant
Jillian NicoleJune 27, 2013
Only $5 for students. That's a $20 discount. :)
T DMarch 20, 2011
Grab a soda at machine in the lobby where you pay for admission. $1.50 there vs $2.50 at the Banyan Cafe.
SDecember 30, 2015
You do not need to pay any money to walk the grounds, only to enter certain buildings.
Nadia SwanFebruary 16, 2015
What a collection. Very impressed.
Vicki Hagerman-BozzoneMay 3, 2013
Art museum is FREE on Mondays!
Jazmin VivancoJanuary 11, 2015
No more mondays blue 💙
Chastity WilkeMarch 10, 2013
Great place. Pleasantly surprised.

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