Ringling Museum Participates in “Smithsonian Museum Day”

WHAT:        
The Ringling Museum will offer free admission to the 21-gallery Museum of Art only on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 as part of the nationwide “Smithsonian Museum Day” promotion when visitors present an Admission Card. 

A promotion by Smithsonian Magazine, “Smithsonian Museum Day” is a nationwide event where participating museums and cultural institutions offer free admission for one day only.  The promotion reflects the spirit of the magazine and celebrates culture, learning, and knowledge.

Visitors will present a “Smithsonian Museum Day” Admission Card and receive free admission into the 21-gallery Museum of Art only. The Admission Card entitles the card holder and one guest free admission to the 21-gallery Museum of Art. Only one Admission Card per household can be redeemed.   

For more information on “Smithsonian Museum Day,” and to obtain an Admission Card, please visit www.smithonsian.com or www.smithsonianmagazine.com/museumdaycard.

*Please note that this is not part of the “30 Days of Discovery” promotion offering Florida residents 2 for 1 general admission during September.

WHEN:           
September 29, 2007

WHERE:         
The Museum of Art at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

CONTACT:     
Please direct all media calls to PR Manager Lynn Hobeck Bates, 941.359.5700 Ext. 2803 or lhobeck@ringling.org

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General Admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, special exhibitions, Ca' d’Zan Mansion, Circus Museum, and Mable’s historic Rose Garden, all on 66 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Adults are $25; senior citizens (65 and over) are $20; children ages 6-17 are $5.  Free Admission for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult, museum members.  Advance tickets are available by calling 941.358.3180. Visit Ringling.org for more information.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, is one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.  It preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling, educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience and take delight in a world-renowned collection of fine art; Ca' d’Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the Circus Museums; the Original Asolo Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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