John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library & Archive, Special art research library in Sarasota, United States.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library houses 70,000 items including books, journals, and databases focusing on European art and circus history.
The library, founded in 1946, contains the personal collection of John and Mable Ringling alongside rare books dating from the 16th century to modern times.
The collection includes extensive materials about Renaissance art, Baroque periods, studio glass, museum studies, and Asian art through various media formats.
Researchers can access the library Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM by scheduling appointments through email with the special collections librarian.
The archives maintain substantial documentation about circus arts, Wild West shows, and the Ringling family's influence on Sarasota's development through photographs and manuscripts.
Location: Sarasota
Address: 5401 Bay Shore Road 34243 Sarasota 34243 Sarasota
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Mercoledì 10:00-17:00; Giovedì 10:00-20:00; Venerdì-Domenica 10:00-17:00
Phone: +19413595700
Website: https://ringling.org/museum-art
GPS coordinates: 27.38292,-82.56456
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:36
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