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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art located in Siesta Key, FL, is a must-see attraction for art aficionados and casual visitors alike. The museum was established in 1927 and is operated by the State University System. It features over 10,000 artworks from antiquity to contemporary masterpiece. There are two main museums that make up the museum complex: The Ringling Museum of Art (RMA) and the Circus Museum.

At the RMA, visitors can explore European paintings from Old Masters like Rembrandt and Rubens to 19th century French Impressionists like Monet and Cézanne. Visitors can also view Asian antiquities, Greek and Roman statues, ancient Egyptian artwork, Islamic manuscripts, East Indian drawings and sculptures, Pre-Columbian artifacts, as well as medieval arms and armor.

The Circus Museum showcases an amazing selection of circus artifacts such as parade wagons used by famed circus performers such as P.T. Barnum; costumes worn by clowns; performing animal cages; posters advertising Ringling Brothers' shows; tickets from historic performances; original oil paintings depicting acts performed in circuses; archival photographs highlighting Ringling Brothers' performances throughout its heyday in the 20th century; objects related to modern-day circuses such as Cirque du Soleil; a stunning 30 foot miniature train modeled after the actual show trains used by the five Ringling brothers who originally founded the world famous circus act in 1884; plus much more!

In addition to its rich collection of artwork, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art also hosts special events throughout the year such as lectures featuring notable artists, film series’ showcasing classic films related to both art and performance arts topics, family activities geared towards youth engagement with art history or current exhibitions on display at the museum, yoga classes held outdoors in various locations around the museum grounds or inside galleries dedicated to specific exhibitions featured at that time, plus other programs designed for learning more about art appreciation or simply having fun with art!

Visitors may choose to take a guided tour of either museum or take self-guided tours while learning more about each exhibition through audio guides made available upon request when entering either museum. In addition to touring both museums separately or together via combo ticketing options available online or at ticketing kiosks located in front of each museum building entrance gates prior to opening hours throughout each operating day - The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art also houses a variety of cafés/restaurants for guests seeking a quick snack break between visiting two museums onsite or just looking for some refreshments after touring one particular portion (or both!) of this unique cultural experience!