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Location
Best time
Visit during off-season or weekdays rather than holiday weekends to avoid crowds. Presidents Day and Labor Day weekend draw significantly larger crowds, impacting your ability to enjoy the galleries and gardens comfortably.
Visitor tip
Take the Ca' d'Zan mansion tour for a fascinating look into 1920s life and the Ringlings' remarkable history. The interactive miniature circus model is also a standout exhibit not to miss.
Visitor tip
Explore The Ringling's online collection of nearly 45,000 objects before your visit to identify must-see pieces and artworks. This helps you prioritize what to view during your time on-site.
About The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Antiquities to modern works on display. State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Highlights
- Baroque masterpieces, contemporary installations, ancient sculpture, 45,000+ objects
- Special Pricing
- Free Mondays; Art After 5 Thursday 5-8pm $15 adults, $5 kids 6-17
- Collection Access
- Online collection database with nearly 45,000 objects
What visitors say
We visited over Labor Day weekend in September and were pleasantly surprised that admission to the museum (select galleries) was still free, even though the holiday fell on a Monday. That was such a nice bonus. The territory is…
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is one of our favorite places to visit in Sarasota. We love it so much that we try to go at least once a month. One of the best things about it is that admission is free on Mondays, which makes…
Everything about this place is worth seeing. Paid the extra for the Ca' d'Zan mansion tour (first floor only). Can only imagine life in the 1920s and the history of Ringlings success is unbelievable for that era. The circus model was…
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Did You Know?
- Founded by circus magnate John Ringling, the museum houses nearly 45,000 objects in its collection and is housed in a pink Renaissance-style palace
- The museum features 31 galleries displaying works spanning from ancient Indian sculpture to contemporary installations, including Baroque masterpieces
- Offers free admission to the Museum of Art every Monday for Florida residents and visitors, making it one of the most accessible art museums in the state
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