Trip Planner: USA / Florida / Southwest Gulf Coast / Sarasota / The Ringling

The Ringling, Sarasota

4.7

#1 of 1,264 in Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast

Florida's official state art museum, The Ringling includes over 20 galleries filled with European, Asian, and American paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs. Among the 10,000 objects housed here, you can see a world-renowned collection of paintings by Rubens, Velazquez, Veronese, Bernini, Poussin, and Gainsborough. The campus also includes a circus museum, which boasts a huge collection of handbills, posters, costumes, props, parade wagons, and other equipment. The adjacent learning center houses a scale replica of a 1930s circus, claiming status as the largest miniature circus in the world. End your visit with a cup of coffee or tea at the museum cafe, or sit down for a gourmet meal at the on-site restaurant. Put The Ringling into our Sarasota trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Sarasota.

Improve this listing »

Create an itinerary including The Ringling

The Ringling Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

6,297 reviews

facebook

4.7

23,394 likes

By francisco f

Para los que hemos sido fanaticos del circo clásico es una deliciosa experiencia Sobre todo ver la representación en miniatura de la gigantesca movilización que implicaba trasladar lo que alguna vez s... more »

For those who have been fans of the classical circus is a delightful experience above all see the miniature representation of the gigantic mobilisation involving moving what once was called the world's largest entertainment

View original
By Donna T

Be sure to visit all the museums, including the art museum, the circus museum (both of them). Touring inside the house would be a separate visit since the grounds are expansive and you need time to ex... more »
By sophiav165

What a pleasant surprise at the Ringling. I grew up during the later part of the circus but never knew the story behind the family and legacy. The art work, grounds, and castle is just breath taking. ... more »

View more on TripAdvisor »

Places to stay near The Ringling

Plan your trip to Sarasota

Get a personalized plan

A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferences
Customize it

Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedules
Book it

Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off
Manage it

Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.

Best things to do in Sarasota

Popular

The Ringling, Sarasota

Plan your trip to Sarasota

Get a personalized plan

Customize it

Book it

Manage it

Best things to do in Sarasota

Plans to The Ringling by other users

For Business Owners