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Tibbals Learning Center & Circus Museum at The Ringling

Tibbals Learning Center & Circus Museum at The Ringling

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+1 941 359 57 005401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34243 · Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores

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5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34243

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About

The Tibbals Learning center is a venue of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art dedicated to the history of the American circus. Marvel at the Howard Brothers Circus model, the world's largest miniature circus, and the Greatest Show On Earth mural. Rotating historic circus poster exhibits and costumes, props, wagons, photographs and other documents tell the story of circus, while the family-friendly interactive gallery lets you try to walk the high wire, ride bareback, or squeeze into a clown car. The Ringling circus archives are available by appointment.

Amenities

Service options

  • Onsite services

Highlights

  • Active military discounts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair rental

Offerings

  • Gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe
  • Offers tours
  • Restaurant
  • Restroom

Crowd

  • Family-friendly

Hours

Monday
10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 5 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 5 PM
Friday
10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 5 PM

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