There are two circus museums dedicated to the history of the circus in general and the Ringling circus in particular. If you were fascinated by the circus as a kid as I was, these are wonderful museums. The highlight is a huge miniature model of...More

Arrived 11:00 am. Waited only 10 minutes to purchase tickets. All 8 lanes were very busy. The art museum is wonderful and spacious. Took advantage of and followed several tours. I highly recommend them. All docents were very helpful and knowledgeable. I would return again.

We feel like we were robbed. We arrived around 12:50 and the line for entry was quite long. Since this was our first visit we didn't know much about the property or how much time we needed. So, we asked TWO different volunteers that were...More

First, if you plan to go before about 2pm, call them a day before and buy tickets in advance. You have to call at least a day ahead .... Not on the day of your visit ... And you cannot buy tickets on line. If...More

We actually live within walking distance to the Ringling Museum. The Museum is free on Mondays and the grounds are always free to walk. If you have the time, this is a "must see" in Sarasota.

The Ringling museum, art gallery, and home take almost an entire day to visit and appreciate. We only managed two of the attractions: the museum and gallery. For me, the museum's most appealing feature was the amazingly beautiful and detailed miniature circus display. Hundreds of...More

It’s like touring the mansions in Newport RI except here you have the great history of the circus in the museums and a beautiful art museum. The grounds are very beautiful, very well cared for. Even little ones will enjoy the miniature circus display, the...More