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When are you open?
We reopened Saturday, November 29, 2025. Then we are open until May 23, 2026. Then, we close for the summer and early fall months while we prepare for the next season's exhibition and clean up after and repair Hurricane damages.
When do you close?
We close for major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Easter) and for really bad weather such as hurricanes, high winds, flooding, wind shear, and tornadoes
Do you have an admission fee? Yes
Adults over 18 years old $20.00
Children under 18 years old are Free
This is to help keep the lights on and buy more art Currently, we accept cash, checks, and donations via PayPal (see button below).
Can I bring my Dog? No, dogs are not allowed inside the museum. What is NOT permitted? • Pets (dogs, cats, etc.)
• Emotional support animals
• Therapy animals
• Companion animals
We do allow Working Service Animals as permitted by the Federal Americans with Disabilities law and Florida Law that are trained to do work or perform a specific task for an individual with a disability.
No smoking Anything!
No smoking legal or illegal substances, including e-cigarettes or vaping, while in the museum or on the grounds, including entryways, gardens, and parking lots.
Can I photograph the artwork and vegetation ?
Yes! Snapshots are allowed with cell phones only!
We do not permit: Long, Medium, or Short LensesCompact or Sub-Compact CamerasiPadsSelfie SticksCommercial PhotographyCommercial Videography * This includes: No selling, reproducing, publishing, distributing, or transferring any photography or videos, even if it is for "personal use."
We do not permit: Long, Medium, or Short LensesCompact or Sub-Compact CamerasiPadsSelfie SticksCommercial PhotographyCommercial Videography * This includes: No selling, reproducing, publishing, distributing, or transferring any photography or videos, even if it is for "personal use."
Why cell phones only? Why are you so strict about other cameras?
1. Most of the artwork you see here is made by living professional artists who make their living by selling their artwork for their own income.2. We are trying to help protect their copyright. (Some of their images have already been stolen, reproduced, and sold.)3. The museum is actually very small, other people might bump into you, or you might bump into them.4. 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..
Visiting Groups
Self-Guided Visiting Groups
The Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is pleased to welcome Self Guided Groups to tour the museum buildings and gardens on your own during our regular open hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Our trained volunteers will be happy to provide you with more information about our Artwork, Founder, and Museum!
Are you ADA-accessible?
Yes, we are ADA-accessible. We are fully wheelchair accessible, so we encourage you to bring yours. P.S. We only have one wheelchair available for emergencies and it is used on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Map and Directions
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.