The Ringling

Anna Maria Island, FL | leisure | 2 to 5 hours

5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA


Overview

The Ringling, built on the legacy of circus magnate John Ringling and his wife Mable, is one of the most extraordinary arts complexes in the American South. The 66-acre Sarasota bayfront estate includes a world-class Museum of Art with 21 galleries of European masterworks, a Circus Museum showcasing the American big-top era, the opulent Ca' d'Zan waterfront mansion, and five acres of historic Bayfront Gardens. One ticket grants access to all four attractions for a full day of exploration. Open daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Adults = $45, Ages 6-17 = $20, Under 6 = Free
Duration: 2 to 5 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    66-Acre Estate

    Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan mansion, and Bayfront Gardens all on one bayfront ticket.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Circus Heritage

    The Circus Museum traces the big-top era through props, wagons, and scale-model parade sets.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Allow a Full Day

    Plan at least 3 hours; the 66-acre estate includes four distinct attractions on one ticket.

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