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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-5700
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Ranked #1 of 68 attractions in Sarasota
Type: Art Museums, Speciality Museums, Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: This museum's collection contains a wide array of art from the past 500 years, including famous Baroque paintings.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Sarasota, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful masters collection is a MUST SEE !! Don't forget the gardens and the statue of "David". Have lunch at museum restaurant outdoors by the fountains and swans.......come as you are but neat.....

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Fairfax, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We bought $25/adult and $5 for entered 2nd floor the mansion . The place have many thing to explore and see , just come from the opening hour with wearing comfort shoes or sandal . The secret garden look little messy I saw some weeds ..Anyway I love the mansion they keep the furniture lovely in good condition.

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

People come from around the world to experience this unique art collection. The whole grounds are worth a day's enjoyment. Even shuttle by golfcarts is available on these vast Ringling estate grounds.

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See 2 more reviews by Bill H for Sarasota
Ocala
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Interesting not exquisite. There were many different style of artists. Some of them not labeled well. There were also some sculptures. It was cool with plenty of seating.

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sarasota
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

When a knew show opens, there is a reception to members, and we hear first hand about the exhibit. I enjoy seeing the varied shows, from photography to drawings.

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Bradenton, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is the best Museum in the area and has a number of Masters represented. The gardens are also excellent. It is well worth the visit.

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Orlando, FL
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The buildings and location are unique and beautiful. The collection of Renaissance art is world-class. Take the time to go through the house, because it sits right on the bay and is interesting. The grounds are also nice for a short stroll.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The campus/gardens and Ca' d'Zan Mansion are great. The art museum and circus museums are just ok. It's worth the visit though just for the history of the Ringlings.

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London, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Did not actually have time to visit the Art Museum, will save it for another day. The Gardens, the Ca d'Zan Mansion & the Ringling Circus history took most of the day as these places close at 5.00pm. Well worth the visit and for the less active they have shuttle buses to transport you around the grounds to the various... More

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Bronx, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Wow this is such a beautiful place! We loved the grounds, the art collection, the building. This was a great investment of time.

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