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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

museum, Sarasota, Florida, United States

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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established by John Ringling, a prominent figure in the circus industry, who selected Sarasota as the winter headquarters for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1929.12

The museum complex includes:
* The art museum itself, featuring a significant collection of Baroque art, particularly works by Peter Paul Rubens.1
* The Asolo Theatre, a historic theater brought from Venice, Italy.1
* Ca' d'Zan, John Ringling's opulent mansion.1
* The Circus Museum, dedicated to the history of the circus.12

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