Easy to follow floor plans. Interesting collection, albeit maybe heavy on the baroque era. Ringling loved Ruben [1577~1640]. Good basic explanations of the eras. The temporary exhibits, at this time on nude drawings, eden, and dangerous women, were all well done. Staff always explained everything to you as you wandered in and out of doors. The garden in the middle... more

Lovely grounds! The museum was fantastic. All of the employees were very helpful. Lots of interesting history about the circus and the art was great. Good traveling exhibits, great value for your money!! Will go again in the spring or fall when it's not so hot and I can enjoy the gardens as well! more

This is a very nice museum to visit. They have many works of art that are beautiful and wonderful to look at. Also showcased are circus items which are so different than the fine art that is also available for viewing. There is something for everyone here. It is an interesting way to spend an afternoon. The grounds themselves are... more

The Ringling Museum is actually comprised of several different features, as others have described just below; and you will have a tough time "doing it all" in one day. Our group of six arrived when it opened, and stayed most of the day, and never made it to the Art Museum, which we felt would be the most expendable part,... more

Just to add a bit to recent reviews....the Art Museum is free on Mondays. If you are inclined to read about the paintings as you wander, you can easily spend 4-5 hours in these vast galleries. Each room has a large story board about what is contained in that particular section, so it is best to find each one as... more

Can't say enough how much my wife and I enjoyed our visit to the Ringling Museum of Art - and we're not sophisticated art connoisseurs. There are actually 3 distinct sections to the property and each is unique and interesting in its own way. Circus museum & miniature circus - my personal favorite, the miniature circus was amazing in sheer... more

This is an amazing place to visit. It is 6600 acres of astonishing beauty. The compound has 2 circus museums, 1 art museum, a summer home (castle) and an Italian playhouse. The circus museum consists of 2 buildings; the original and a newer building. The newer building has a remarkable minature display of a typical circus set up/road trip of... more

We were at the Museum in July 2007. We had not been there since 2004 and couldn't believe the new buildings they use now, especially the one for the circus memorabillia. At first I was reluctant to go into that section, I thought it would be boring to see circus "stuff", but was I glad I did! The house the... more

We were very impressed by not only the holdings of the museum, but of the building(s) themselves. There is bound to be something for any art lover; and even architect afficianados. The courtyard is pretty and a nice place to stop and rest. If you time it right, you may not find the museum crowded at all. That in and... more