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Location
Visitor tip
Don't miss the mounted dishware artwork (Molly Hatch: Amalgam with 450+ hand-painted ceramic plates) on the first and second floors—make sure to walk all the way to the northern end of the building to see the full installation
Best time
Visit during Jazz Thursdays (second Thursday of each month, 5:30-8 pm) to experience the galleries with live music, drinks, and a social atmosphere—a unique way to enjoy contemporary art
Visitor tip
Bring children ages 5+ to experience the interactive Jillian Mayer: Slumpies sculptures (furniture-like pieces you can sit and interact with) and the Eszter Sziksz: Seeking immersive installation with open-ended questions—both designed for hands-on engagement
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Key Features
- Interactive sculptures, contemporary art exhibitions, outdoor plaza, bistro, educational programs
- Special Access
- Free admission for veterans and active-duty military (May 16 – Sept 7, 2026)
- Programs
- Summer Art Camp, Jazz Thursdays, school visits, weekly programs
What visitors say
The Sarasota Art Museum occupies a former school building. It is run by the Ringling School of Art and Design, and it is a non-collecting Museum. It features special exhibits on three floors. I was not sure about visiting, but I was…
We started our visit with a lunch in the museum bistro which is a lovely airy place to eat and while away some time. There is also an informative display about the history of the Thonet chair. We are from the Uk and were interested to…
An excellent facility, well worth a visit. When we visited an Art Deco poster exhibition was running which I highly recommend. Try the Bistro too, we had a wonderful lunch with great service.
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Did You Know?
- The Sarasota Art Museum is housed in a former school building and is run by the Ringling School of Art and Design as a non-collecting museum with 15,000 square feet of exhibition gallery space across three floors
- The museum features Molly Hatch's 'Amalgam' exhibit displaying 450+ hand-painted ceramic plates installed throughout the building
- The museum offers free admission for families of Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel from May 16, 2026 to September 7, 2026
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