Best History Museum in Siesta Key

We've collected top 10 mentioned history museums in Siesta Key from other articles such as Bradenton Magazine, The Crazy Tourist, Things To Do.

Best History Museum in Siesta Key

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
4.7 (4210 ratings)4.5 (6413 ratings)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace.
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
Art museumNature & ParksGardenHistorical place museumHistory museumPerforming arts theaterSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
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"The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida and an exceptional cultural and educational centre. This famous American museum is the legacy of John and Mable Ringling and located within the 66 acre grounds of their Winter estate. John Ringling was the founder of the Ringling Bros. circus and later became the co-owner of the Barnum & Bailey Circus."
Mentioned by Consistently Curious
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"Sarasota is known as a circus town after John Ringling built his winter home here. After his passing, the estate was turned into a museum that receives thousands of visitors each year. Ringling has a few different areas."
Manatee Village Historical Park
Manatee Village Historical Park
4.6 (233 ratings)4.5 (146 ratings)
Park area filled with restored historical buildings including a barn, general store & church.
1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Mentioned by northamerican.com
Moving to Bradenton? Here's What Living Here is Like
"For history buffs, the perfect place to spend the day is the Manatee Village, Historical Park. The park is home to a collection of historical objects, artifacts, and buildings that help show visitors how life in Florida was during the pioneer years. Some of the historic buildings include a smokehouse and mill, Potter's Barn, Fogarty Boatworks, Curator's Corner, a blacksmith shop, Wiggins General Store, and an 1887 church."
Mentioned by Trip101
15 Best Things To Do In Bradenton, Florida - Updated 2021
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. An open-air museum and a park in Florida’s Bradenton, Manatee Village Historical Park is recognized as a National Historic Site. This space comprises 14 replica and preserved structures to honor Manatee County’s founding period from 1840-1918."
Venice Museum & Archives
Venice Museum & Archives
4.5 (11 ratings)4.5 (45 ratings)
Historical exhibits, local archaeological relics, publications & photos in a circa-1927 inn.
351 Nassau St S, Venice, FL 34285, USA
Local history museumMuseumsCity government officeSpecialty Museums
Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling
Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling
4.7 (1206 ratings)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment).
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
MuseumArchiveHistory museum
Florida Maritime Museum
Florida Maritime Museum
4.6 (119 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings)
Museum with photos, model boats, tools & instruments related to local maritime history on display.
4415 119th St W, Cortez, FL 34215, USA
Maritime museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkLocal history museumMilitary Museums
Mentioned by northamerican.com
Moving to Bradenton? Here's What Living Here is Like
"If you would like to learn a little more about the history of the area, the Florida Maritime Museum provides you with a glimpse of the people and events that shaped Florida into the state it is today. The museum occupies 4 acres of land and includes the historic fishing village of Cortez as well as a 1912 schoolhouse building. The Florida Maritime Museum was designed to showcase the significance of the regional commercial fishing industry."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th Street W Cortez, Florida 34215 • 941-708-6121. A non-profit organization, the old Cortez Rural Graded School was transformed into the Florida Maritime Museum to educate visitors on the topic of Florida’s maritime heritage. It sits on 1.6 hectares (four acres) of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez."
Mentioned by Bradenton Magazine
5 KID-FRIENDLY MUSEUMS IN MANATEE COUNTY
"Discover old Florida through the history of Cortez Fishing Village. Explore the traveling exhibits such as the current attraction, Caught in the Storm, 100 Years of Florida Hurricanes. Permanent exhibits feature an expansive shell collection, ship models, and more."
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus
4.6 (409 ratings)4.5 (337 ratings)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens.
337 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistory museumHistoric SitesGardensNature & Wildlife Areas
Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling
Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling
4.7 (1151 ratings)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment).
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
MuseumArchiveHistory museum
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
"The Circus Museum, established in 1948, is the first museum of its kind to document the history of the circus. The museum has a collection of handbills, posters and art prints, circus paper, business records, wardrobe, performing props, circus equipment, and parade wagons. The adjacent Tibbals Learning Center contains The Howard Bros."
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
4.5 (466 ratings)4 (212 ratings)
Florida's only surviving plantation home, circa 1840, set on lush grounds & open for guided tours.
3708 Northeast, US-301, Ellenton, FL 34222, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistory museumMuseumState parkHistoric SitesFarms
Mentioned by Bradenton Magazine
5 KID-FRIENDLY MUSEUMS IN MANATEE COUNTY
"The only surviving plantation house in South Florida as well as the oldest building in Manatee County, The Gamble Plantation Historic State Park features a plantation restored to resemble its original beauty during the mid-1800s."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Siesta Key

MADE Restaurant
MADE Restaurant
4.5 (670 ratings)
Locally sourced American comfort food is served in an airy, colorful setting with a spacious patio.
1990 Main St #112, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
American restaurantBarTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Jet's Pizza
Jet's Pizza
4.3 (227 ratings)
Counter-serve chain offering deep-dish or classic pizzas with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
5045 Fruitville Rd Suite 115, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA
Pizza restaurantCatererPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Columbia Restaurant
Columbia Restaurant
4.2 (1564 ratings)
Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.
411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Spanish restaurantCatering food and drink supplierCuban restaurantLatin American restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by The Florida Travel Girl
The Best Sarasota Restaurants to Visit in 2021
"I have included this restaurant on my Tampaand St. Augustine restaurant guides as well, but it is worth mentioning the Columbia’s in Sarasota as well!. This Florida chain serves Spanish cuisine throughout the sunshine state and is always a family favorite. Whether you get a plate of roast pork or share paella and appetizers around the table, the flavors alone with explain why this restaurant has been around for over 100 years!"
Mentioned by Food Com
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"For shoppers in St. Armands Circle, Columbia Restaurant is practically a mandatory stop for lunch or dinner. The elegant dining room is decorated with hand-painted tiles and opens onto the spacious patio. Either setting is ideal for the restaurant's Spanish-Cuban cuisine, including mojitos and sangria that is best by the pitcher."
Mentioned by Time Out Sarasota
The 10 best restaurants in Sarasota
"Columbia is something of an institution in Southwest Florida, dating back to 1905, when the first restaurant was opened in Ybor City. The Sarasota location at Saint Armands Circle, lives up to the name. It was opened in 1959, making it the oldest restaurant in the city.Why go?"

Best Bath Houses in Siesta Key

Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa
Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa
4.9 (148 ratings)
2088 Hawthorne St, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Day spaFacial spaMake-up artistMassage spaPermanent make-up clinicWaxing hair removal service
Essentials Spa of Sarasota
Essentials Spa of Sarasota
4.7 (257 ratings)
6160 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
Day spa

Best Nightlife in Siesta Key

BrewBurgers
BrewBurgers
4.5 (1385 ratings)
Bustling, no-frills outpost featuring a range of hearty specialty burgers, sandwiches & draft brews.
370 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL 34292, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantTakeout RestaurantPubRestaurantSalad shopSandwich shop
Mentioned by The Venice Foodies
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"Two locations in Venice: 370 Commercial Ct & 525 Tamiami Trail BrewBurgers has all the makings of a hometown favorite place. With fun retro-style decor for casual indoor/outdoor dining, you can feel comfortable bringing in your kids and still enjoy an awesome meal. Serving bar and grill-type fare with a flair, they are kid and pet-friendly."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
The 30 Best Restaurants in Venice, FL
"Maddie B was our waitress, what an asset she is to this business, friendly, attentive and funny. Our food started with pretzel... (941) 484-2337Order online"
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
4.6 (713 ratings)
High-end steakhouse chain serving grilled meats, seafood & cocktails in a sophisticated setting.
35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantBarFine dining restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by LWRHome.com
Best Restaurants in Downtown Sarasota
"Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse provides an upscale, white tablecloth experience with the best cuts of meat in town. Located in downtown Sarasota on Lemon Avenue, this iconic establishment is renowned for its filets and oldschool manned bar with impeccable service and quality at every turn. Celebrate special occasions here and do not skip the oversized chocolate molten lava cake."
Mentioned by Sarasota/Manatee Area Real Estate :: McConnell And Associates
Dine & Drink in Downtown SRQ | Sarasota, Florida | McConnell and Associates
"Hyde Park – Sarasota sits at the corner of Lemon Avenue and State Street, ½ block south of Main Street; minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle. Hyde Park is located near the Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Hotel Indigo, and Lido Beach hotels. Upscale bar and dining with a late night happy hour menu."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
The 30 Best Restaurants in Sarasota, FL
"What a wonderful evening my husband and I had while on vacation in Sarasota. The service and atmosphere was perfect. Our meal + drinks were great."
Lolita Tartine
Lolita Tartine
4.6 (163 ratings)
Festive cafe with colorful decor, serving classic French dishes such as tuna tartare & savory tarts.
1419 5th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
French restaurantBarCoffee shop

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