A world-class art museum and circus history museum housed in a stunning Venetian Gothic mansion, with an impressive collection of Baroque paintings, decorative arts, and memorabilia celebrating the golden age of the circus. The sprawling grounds include formal gardens, a waterfront promenade, and rotating exhibitions that make it a cultural centerpiece of Sarasota.

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