Our Location
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
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Food & Drink
On Campus
The Ringling Grillroom– casual fine dining for lunch and dinner
Located in the Visitor’s Pavilion, reservations are recommended. Call for carry out.
Phone: 941-360-7390
Mable’s Coffee and Tea – coffee/tea products and light fare
Second floor of Visitor’s Pavilion – use elevator from lobby or stairs inside the Museum Store
North Sarasota Restaurants – Close to The Ringling
Rico’s Pizzeria ($) – walking distance and great pizza
5131 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL | 941-358-9958
Kasa Sushi ($) – Go to spot for Japanese food
4195 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine ($) – Local favorite for Cuban food
2901 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 941-316-9793
Mama G’s Coffee Bakery ($) – Family-owned German bakery
8431 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
Monday – Saturday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunnyside – cozy mom & pop with top-notch options
4900 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234
Open for breakfast and lunch, Tuesday – Sunday
Downtown Sarasota
Marina Jack Patio Bar & Grill ($$) – American bar on the marina, perfect for catching sunsets
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack Dining Room ($$$) – Lunch & Dinner; Reservations recommended
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL
Boca Kitchen Bar & Market ($$$) – Upscale farm to table
19 S. Lemon St, Sarasota, FL
Owen’s Fish Camp ($$) – Local favorite for seafood – always packed so go early
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota, FL
Indigenous Restaurant ($$$) – One of Sarasota’s premier restaurants, ethically sourced. Reservations recommended.
239 S. Links Ave, Sarasota, FL
Hotels
The Ringling welcomes out of town visitors! We do not have a room block rate for this event. Hotels within walking distance are located near Sarasota International Airport. Hotels a short drive away are in Downtown Sarasota and neighboring Bradenton.
Airports
Sarasota International Airport: SRQ is a short 2-minute drive from the museum.
Tampa International Airport: TPA is an hour-long drive from the museum.
Explore Sarasota
The Ringling is in the heart of Florida’s Cultural Coast©. Long recognized as an area of natural beauty, Sarasota also hosts a rich mix of art, theater, music, film, and architecture. Learn more about Sarasota
Social Narrative
Symposium Accessibility
For more information on general campus accessibility accommodations and resources, please visit ringling.org/accessibility
Mobility
The Ringling is located on 66-acres of uneven terrain. Courtesy Carts are available, please speak to a Museum Attendant or staff person in a wonder t-shirt to request a ride. Wheelchairs are available in all venues, and accessible restrooms are available near all venues.
CART Captioning and ASL Interpretation
All sessions in the Chao Lecture Hall will include CART live captioning. Sessions in the Historic Asolo Theater will be accompanied by an ASL interpreter. All sessions in the Chao Lecture Hall, Historic Asolo Theater, and Museum of Art are available using t-coil connectivity. For sessions at the Carnival of Wonder, assisted listening devices and ASL interpretation are available upon request.
Seating
Seating will be available for all attendees throughout the 3-day symposium. The Carnival of Wonder and Wonderground events will have benches and other seating options available throughout the venue.
