When are you open?

  November  to May 

  Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1pm-4pm  

When are you closed?

       We will Close  for major holidays (Christmas eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter) and, for really bad weather...Hurricanes, High Winds, Flooding and Tornadoes

Do you have an Admission?

   We have a Suggested Donation of $10.00 per person, per admission - Children under 12 - free

Where can I Park?

We have three parking lots for use by our visitors:

Parking Lot A      2229 North Tamiami Trail - our Sculpture Garden and Parking Lot.  Enter off 22nd Street 

Parking Lot B     2121 North Tamiami Trail- the Main Museum Building. Enter directly from US 41 

Parking Lot C     2005 North Tamiami Trail - the Whimsy Waterfront Studio and Parking Lot.  Enter off Sylvan Drive

 Directions and Map 

The Marietta Musem of Art & Whimsy is located on US 41,West of the Trail, in Sarasota just north of Greater Downtown Sarasota and is nestled between Whitaker Bayou and the Ringling College of Art & Design on Sarasota's fabulous North Tamiami Trail. 

There is No Direct Entrance from US 41 to either 2229 North Tamiami Trail or 2005 North Tamiami Trail

Please use the side streets on 22nd St or Sylvan Drive

Are you ADA accessible?

  Yes. We are ADA accessible. Please bring your own wheelchair.

Can I bring my dog?

  We all love dogs, BUT please do not bring yours!   

No animals or dogs allowed in carriers, handbags, backpacks, strollers or in a Visitor's  arms or on their neck.

 We do allow Trained Service Animals as permitted by the Federal Americans with Disabilities law and Florida Law  that are trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.

A Trained Service Animal is not a pet.  To determine the difference between a trained service animal and a pet, we will ask what work or tasks the animal has been trained to perform. If the Visitor refuses to answer these questions, then it can be assumed that the animal is NOT a trained service animal and the animal must leave.

The trained service animal must be be on the ground, with a leash and under direct control of the Visitor with the Disability at all times.

If the animal is out of control, growling, snapping, biting, or unable to control it's bodily functions, then the Visitor will be asked to remove the animal. The Visitor will be allowed back in, but not the animal.

Other Animal Notes    

No Smoking anything legal or illegal. Including no e-cigarettes or vaping in the museum or on the grounds...including entryways, gardens, and parking lots

Can I photograph the artwork and vegetation with a camera? 

   YES! Snapshots are allowed with CELL PHONES ONLY! 

No Long, Medium, or Short Lenses, No Compact, Sub-Compact Cameras, NO IPads, and No Selfie Sticks

No Commercial Photography or Commercial Video is permitted

   This includes: No selling, reproducing, publishing, distributing or transferring any photography or videos even if it is for "Personal use"

Why cell phones only ?

1. Most of the artwork you see here is made by living Professional Artists who make their living by selling their artwork. 

2. We are trying to help protect their copyright.  (Some images have already been stolen.)

3. When you go out to dinner tonight with your friends, you probably will not bring your big camera, but we hope that you will share your cell phone images with your friends. 

 Can I bring in Food or drinks? 

Water only.  We do provide fruited water.

What can I or my family touch?

Please use your very best good judgement.

Some of the artwork was designed to be interactive and the Volunteers will assist you.   

The Lee Family gardens were designed for your enjoyment.  You'll find a variety of sculptures, plants, windchimes, and games such as Dominos, Checkers and Chess.   Please do not climb on or try to rock the sculptures or landscape features.

Can I schedule a wedding, reception, or other event? 

Not at this time 

  Thank you for your help keeping this a nice place to visit!