List of Museums in Sarasota

Famous Museums in Sarasota

The museums in Sarasota give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Sarasota with these museums.
We have curated a variety of the best and free museums in city, besides the usual arts or historical ones. Explore and engage yourself with the wonders of science at the museum of science in Sarasota. Get fascinated by the exceptional stories of heroes at war museums or memorials. You can go wow with your kids at the Natural history museums or enjoy some time at children's museums in Sarasota.
Check out this list for an entertaining and enlightening trip to the museums in Sarasota.

Let's explore the finest collection of museums in Sarasota:

  1. The Ringling

    4.7 (624 Votes)
    The Ringling

    Art And Culture, Museum, Garden, View Point

    Mable and John Ringling have left behind their legacy to serve and entertain people from all corners of the world through what is now the State of Art Museum of Florida. This museum is divided into various parts boasts of a collection of almost 20,000 displays and exhibits. This includes paintings of different genres, art work, sculptures, prints, photographs and much more to please your eyes w...Read more

  2. Mote Marine Laboratory And Aquarium

    4.7 (490 Votes)
    Mote Marine Laboratory And Aquarium

    Museum, Aquarium

    This is a complete Non-Profit organization that aims at researching and developing the science of marine world through its displays in the marine and estuarine laboratories. All these divisions possess the most advanced standard of technology. Among all these things the best part is that all its work and displays are opened to the public to get an insight into the mesmerizing world of marine li...Read more

  3. Ca D'zan Mansion

    4.7 (241 Votes)
    Ca D'zan Mansion

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Castle

    This mansion is one of the oldest as well as an important part of the very famous Mable and John Ringling Museum situated in the main city. It was the residence of the couple on the waterfront of The Ringling River. The beautiful mansion was designed by Dwight James Baum and was built by Owen Burn in the year 1926. The architecture that is still as attractive as it must have been during its ini...Read more

  4. Sarasota Classic Car Museum

    4.2 (416 Votes)
    Sarasota Classic Car Museum

    Museum, Specialty Museum, Automobile Museum

    This car museum is the only one in this region and has a collection of a few hundreds of vintage cars out of which some are used and some are not. These cars were either on auction at a time or were used by rich families and then donated to the museum. The most precious collection in here is of the Italian Car collection which included cars from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Rivolta.

  5. Marietta Museum - Art And Whimsy

    4.7 (157 Votes)
    Marietta Museum - Art And Whimsy

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Museum

    This is a one of a kind museum that is hardly found in any other place in the world. The kind of art that is patronized over here is abstract and whimsical. The name comes from the fact that a differently creative art form is encouraged to gain popularity over here. The best part about this museum is that male and female artists are given equal positions and respect for their skills. The museum...Read more

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