Ca d'Zan
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Why go
- The polychrome terra cotta façade, first made by O. W. Ketcham Terra Cotta Works.
- The shallow reflecting pool, restored in 2018.
- The Bayfront Gardens on the estate, beside Sarasota Bay.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Know before you go
- The mansion closed to visitors indefinitely after Hurricane Helene in late September 2024.
- Hours on the official site: open every day, Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00.
- Tickets for the mansion can be bought online.
What's inside
- Great hall and ballroom on the first floor, the entertaining rooms of the house.
- Third-floor playroom: ceiling mural of Venetian Carnival festivities.
- 56 rooms across 36,000 square feet.
With kids
- School visits get free entry to the first floor of Ca' d'Zan.
Tips for your visit
- Look up at the ballroom ceiling, which carries 26 canvas paintings titled 'Dancers of the different Nations'.
- The estate also holds a Museum of Art, a Circus Museum and Bayfront Gardens.
Tours and audio guides
- Small group guided tour of the mansion
- Small group
Interesting facts1
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It is a rare survival of the Florida Boom Years of the 1920s.
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History
Before building the mansion they wintered at Palms Elysian, an 1895 house. Owen Burns began building in 1924 and finished in 1926. Architect Dwight James Baum designed it, and Mable worked closely with him on its design. Visits to Venice inspired the Venetian Gothic style. It stood empty from 1936 to 1946 and deteriorated without climate control.
- 1909John and Mable Ringling first came to Sarasota.
- 1924Owen Burns began building the mansion.
- 1926The mansion was completed after two years of construction.
- 1936John Ringling died and left the house to the state of Florida.
- 1946The mansion opened to the public as part of the State Art Museum of Florida.
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- 1982It was listed as a contributing property in the Caples'-Ringlings' Estates Historic District.
- 1996–2002A major restoration cost $15 million.
Sources: Ca' d'Zan - Wikipedia · Ca’ d’Zan - The Ringling · Visit - The Ringling · Helpful Info - The Ringling · Events - The Ringling · K-12 School Groups - The Ringling · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Website
- ringling.org/ca-dzan
- Phone
- +1 941-359-5700
Questions and answers
Is Ca d'Zan open to visitors now?
No. The mansion closed to visitors indefinitely after Hurricane Helene in late September 2024. Call +1 941-359-5700 to ask about access before you plan a trip.
What are the opening hours of Ca d'Zan?
The official site gives 10:00 to 17:00, every day from Monday to Sunday. The mansion is closed to visitors for now, so check first.
Can I buy tickets for Ca d'Zan online?
Yes, tickets for the mansion can be bought online. Small group guided tours of the mansion are also offered.
Are children admitted free to Ca d'Zan?
School visits get free entry to the first floor of Ca' d'Zan. The third-floor playroom has a ceiling mural of Venetian Carnival festivities.
Where is Ca d'Zan, and what else is on the estate?
The address is 5401 Bay Shore Rd in Sarasota, Florida, beside Sarasota Bay. The estate also holds a Museum of Art, a Circus Museum and Bayfront Gardens.
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