The miniature diorama of the circus in the miniature circus museum is huge and phenomenal. It's perfect for kids but we enjoyed it immensely. The other circus museum buildings were also incredibly interesting, with modern interpretation. Very impressive. The museum is set within a group of other museums on the beautiful grounds of the Ringling estate, one price gains you... more

We enjoyed the circus display very much! It's a beautiful creation! We also enjoyed the Ringling house, musuem with statues all around it, the huge paintings & art work, the marble floors everywhere. There is a tram to ride you around if you want. The snack bar was not too expensive either. We will go back again to see more,... more

We spent the day at this attraction, my girls are 12 and 8. Everyone enjoyed it. Only drawback is so much to see and you have to do it in one day or pay admission again. We saw the miniature museum and circus museum and toured John and Mable Ringling's home. We did not have time for the art museum... more

First, I love the circus. Been going to the Greatest Show on Earth every year for 30 years. Unfortunately, I was a little dissapointed with the Circus Museum. The museum is very...inanimate. A circus is an active place; why does a museum for the circus have to be like an art gallery? Also, it seemed to focus more on the... more

I only got to see the first floor of the house ( Ca d'Zan) because after I paid $20, oh, $19 with a coupon, I wasn't paying another $20. The art museum was COLD (take a long sleeve). I was excited to see paintings by Rubens, and the size of the paintings with the enormous frames. I wondered how they... more

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, you must visit the Ringling Circus Museum! We are big circus freaks, no, not the actual circus freaks, we are Circus FANS and never miss a chance to go to the circus when they are in town. This was our one and only rainy day activity while visiting Anna Maria Island. There are... more

The miniature circus is amazing. The level of detail was impressive. The 4 year old enjoyed it but older kids will enjoy it more. The price for the circus museum, art museum and mansion was 19. Pricey but enjoyed it greatly. Also the rose garden is very pretty. more

I have gone to the Ringling Circus Museum twice now while here on vacation. Specifically, the building that contains the miniature of the old circus. It is just breathtaking and very interesting to read about as your circle around the display. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. The craftsmanship is astonishing! Not surprising for something that took over 30... more

If your an art lover, plan to spend the whole day here. 10am - We visited the fabulous miniature circus. 12pm - Ate a very good lunch at Trevsio. 2pm - Took the tour of Ca d'Zan. 3pm - Finished the day at the art museum. Do not miss this attraction. more