Best places: Museums in Longboat Key, United States

Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice.

Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment).

Bayside showcase for tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space.

Cheerful gallery featuring offbeat, contemporary paintings, sculpture & other artwork.

Outdoor complex combining an archaeological site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens.

A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films.

Park area filled with restored historical buildings including a barn, general store & church.

👍👍 Just an amazing park! Only $5 to get in and over a days worth of activities to do. Stopped at North Beach and got in the water to get it out of the kids system. Headed to Fort and then to the beach battery, pier and then back in the water. Place to kayak, fish, hike, take your pet and so much mo...

Florida's only surviving plantation home, circa 1840, set on lush grounds & open for guided tours.

Museum set in a 1920s icehouse featuring exhibits on local history, plus the city's original jail.

Venerable site showing 90+ classic, exotic & muscle cars, plus antique music boxes & phonographs.

👍👍 Wonderful space and great curation is best to describe the Sarasota Art Museum. The exhibits are primarily contemporary art. Have a docent walk you through - the education and stories are worth the extra time. Stop in at their cafe for lunch, which is open to the public and doesn't require admiss...

👍👍 My mama has stage 4 cancer and this has always been her spot. She loves coming to Fort Desoto fishing! This place has given us memories for my brother and I to cherish for life! UPDATE: My mama passed away 5.23.2021. This place will always mean so much to me😭💔❤️ I love you mom,rest easy and fly h...