While you’re bound to spend plenty of time soaking up the sea, sand, and sun in Siesta Key, adding additional excursions to the itinerary can make the trip more meaningful and memorable. Take a break from the beach on your Siesta Key vacation and enjoy a trip to some of the area’s interesting attractions that are great for the whole family, such as the Ringling Museum.
Exploring the Ringling Museum
Covering 66 acres, this massive museum complex is sure to have something of interest that caters to a variety of visitors. Within the complex are the State Art Museum of Florida, Circus Museum, Ca’ d’Zan mansion, and Bayfront Gardens. With all-inclusive tickets (with the exception of the Ca’ d’Zan mansion), it’s easy to see what each attraction has to offer on your visit to the Ringling Museum!
Stoke an existing passion for art or awaken an unknown interest in creative expression with a visit to the State Art Museum of Florida, situated on the grounds of the Ringling Museum Florida. Thirty-one galleries are filled with treasures that remain in the permanent collection as well as pieces on exhibition from around the world. A beautifully landscaped courtyard also lays claim to beautiful sculptures.
For those who have ever held a childlike intrigue with the circus, the Circus Museum offers the opportunity to both step back in time and take an active part in circus life. Former costumes, props, equipment, and displays such as newspaper clippings allow a window into circus life as far back as the early 1800s. Perhaps the most thrilling is the Tibbals Learning Center, where circus dreams come alive as you walk the tightrope or squeeze into a clown car.
Explore the beautifully maintained grounds of the Bayfront Gardens, taking in the sights of native, exotic, historical, and culturally significant plants and trees. Enjoy the garden at your leisure or opt for one of the guided tours that are offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
Planning Your Visit to Ringling Museum
The Ringling Museum is located in Sarasota, FL at 5401 Bay Shore Road. They are open daily from 10am-5pm with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Museum Admission includes entry to the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, and Bayfront Gardens and is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $5 for children ages 6-17, and free for children ages 5 and under.
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