A work of art is sometimes attributed to the workshop of an Old Master painter. How do art historians determine this, and what does it mean when we look at a work from a workshop of an artist such as Rubens or Rembrandt?

Around the Ringling you can find examples of handmade wrought iron grilles, but mysteries remain about their origin and symbolism.

Many people have yet to discover The Ringling Art Library, one of the largest and most comprehensive in the southeastern United States! Read a history of the library from the Ca' d'Zan to its current state-of-the-art home.

The Ringling's 125-foot luxury yacht toured family and famous friends around Sarasota Bay, but it did not always enjoy smooth sailing.

One Library volunteer's research lead to the discovery of a collection of books that belonged to John Ringling.

Legend has it that during construction in the 1970s or 1980s, 22 exquisite Renaissance watches were found beneath the art museum’s office floorboards... Mysteries surround the objects John Ringling purchased from Ava Vanderbilt Belmont.

Have you ever wondered how John Ringling came to have such an impressive art collection? Learn the story of how the Museum of Art came to be.

Ninety years ago, John Ringling made the decision to move the winter quarters of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus to Sarasota, forever intertwining the town’s growth and prosperity to the Ringling circus.

John Ringling left behind many treasures in Sarasota including his personal library. Head of Library Services Elisa Hansen and Assistant Librarian Megan Oliver explore the collection.

From the Tower of the Ca' d'Zan Curator Ron McCarty discusses John Ringling's vision for Sarasota.