John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art combines fine art, architecture, and performing arts under one spectacular roof. It's named after John Nicholas Ringling, best known for pioneering the modern circus along with his six brothers, and his wife Mable. Sprawled across the banks of Sarasota Bay, the museum is a huge complex housing the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, Asolo Theater, Ca' d'Zan, and Bayfront Gardens. You'll find more than 10,000 works from notable artists like Rubens, Boudin, Duchamp, Bernini, and West. Visit the circus-themed museum to view the largest circus miniature on earth then explore the Venetian Gothic Ca' d'Zan house. Walk along the picturesque Millennium Tree Trail and Bayfront Promenade to enjoy views of the bay and gardens. Given the sheer breadth of this impressive museum, it's best to embark on a guided tour when visiting.