The Ringling
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
The Ringling is a museum and cultural complex based in Sarasota, Florida, that preserves and interprets the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. It encompasses The State Art Museum of Florida, the historic Ca’ d’Zan Mansion, Bayfront Gardens, an Art Library, and several specialty venues including the Circus Museums and the Historic Asolo Theater, creating a multidisciplinary destination for art, history, and performance. The organization serves a broad audience that spans art lovers, history enthusiasts, and visitors interested in circuses and regional culture, offering engaging exhibitions, collections, and programs that illuminate Florida’s artistic and performative heritage. As an institution within the museums and historical sites sector, The Ringling positions itself as a comprehensive cultural resource that merges fine arts with historic architecture and theatre to provide context and inquiry around its collections and legacy.