Opening Hours

The last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing.

*Thursdays: after 5:00 PM only the Museum of Art and Bayfront Gardens are open.

Holiday Hours: Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Parking

All parking is free and is available on both sides of the drive approaching the Museum of Art. On the north side, you may park in the large FSU Center for the Performing Arts parking lot. An unpaved parking lot is also available on the south side on the drive.

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking spaces are located on the northern side of the parking area near the Visitors Pavilion. Visitors must traverse the distance from the parking lot to the Visitors Pavilion.

Dining

Ringling Grillroom

Located in the Visitors Pavilion, the Ringling Grillroom offers a relaxed, modern dining experience with a seasonally inspired menu of fresh salads, artisan sandwiches, and chef-crafted entrées. It’s the perfect stop for a leisurely lunch or mid-day break during your museum visit. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Reservations are available online. For current hours or to learn more visit the Ringling Grillroom.

Mable’s Coffee House

Located upstairs in the Visitors Pavilion, Mable’s serves handcrafted Starbucks favorites including coffee and hot and cold specialty beverages. We offer an assortment of fresh baked pastries, sweet and salty snacks, and a variety of grab-and-go options including freshly made sandwiches and salads. Mable’s is open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Learn more about Mable’s Coffee House

Picnics

Yes! You may bring your picnic.  Picnic coolers are allowed in designated picnic areas during regular business hours and picnic tables are located in the Dwarf Garden and the Playspace. Please note: Rolling coolers are not allowed on the property, and no coolers are allowed at special events and programs.

Museum Store

It’s the ultimate gift shop! With books, jewelry, toys, home goods, and more, there is something for everyone. Located inside the Visitors Pavilion, the Museum Store is open during regular museum hours. The store is open to the public, and Museum Admission is not required to visit the store.

Museum Store Hours: Sunday through Monday 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, Thursdays until 8:00PM

If you are a vendor and would like us to consider selling your products, submit your request here: Submit Your Product

Policies

Souvenir Photography, Video, and Audio Recording

Still and video photography is permitted for private, noncommercial use outdoors and in the museum’s galleries; with the exception of special exhibitions.  Video and audio recording of guided tours is prohibited, as is the use of flash.  Tripods and monopods are permitted on the grounds but are not allowed inside the venues.  Video headsets such as, but not limited to, VR are not permitted.  Photographs cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, or commercially distributed. Learn more or book a photoshoot

Dress Code

Please be mindful and wear respectful attire including shirts and shoes. Bathing suits and the like are not permitted, and guests may be asked to wear a sweater or jacket.  Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged as there are 66-acres of bayfront gardens and walking between venues is the norm.  Although it may be warm outside, it can be cold in the galleries, so consider bringing a sweater or jacket.

Smoking and Vaping

No smoking or vaping is permitted in any venue in accordance with the “Florida Clean Indoor Air Act”.  Smoking and vaping is only permitted outdoors, away from buildings and other persons. All smoking items must be properly extinguished and discarded in waste receptacles.

May I exit and return?

Guests who choose to leave the museum on the date of their visit are allowed re-entry the same day, provided that your admission wristband is intact and around your wrist. You will be asked to display it upon reentry.

Sketching Policy

You are welcome to use The Ringling as an art-making space, respecting the following guidelines:

• Pencils, sketchbooks, and notebooks are permitted both indoors and outdoors.
• Pens, markers, paints, clay, and easels are permitted only outside on the grounds; they are not permitted in the Museum of Art courtyard, the galleries, or inside the venues.
• Please be respectful of other visitors and avoid blocking access to the exhibits or the flow of foot traffic.

Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards & Roller Blades

Bicycles, scooters, skateboards & roller blades are not allowed on the estate. Bicycle racks are located across the street from the Visitors Pavilion.

Coolers

Coolers and outside food and beverages are not allowed at special events and programs.

Visiting the Playspace

For everyone’s safety please do not bring sand buckets, shovels, balls, or other toys to the playground.

Weapons

Weapons of any kind, including guns, are not permitted at The Ringling. In accordance with Florida Statutes 790.06(12)(a) and 790.06(12)(b), The Ringling is part of Florida State University whereby guns are not permitted on the campus.

Art Appraisals and Authentication

The Ringling cannot appraise art, give valuation, or authenticate artwork. The following appraisal organizations and auction houses are available for assistance.

• Art Dealers of America | artdealers.org
• International Society of Appraisers | isa-appraisers.org
• Appraisers Association of America | appraisersassoc.org
• American Society of Appraisers | appraisers.org
• Christie’s | christies.com
• Sotheby’s | sothebys.com

Explore Sarasota

The Ringling is in the heart of Florida’s Cultural Coast©. Long recognized as an area of natural beauty, Sarasota also hosts a rich mix of art, theater, music, film, and architecture. Learn more about Sarasota