Entry No. 36 — the Tampa file — filed under: miniature-world

Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling

Home to the Howard Bros. Circus Model, an astounding 3,800-square-foot, 44,000-piece hand-crafted miniature world recreating a 1920s traveling circus down to the smallest detail.

The move: Peer through magnifying viewers at hand-carved performers and animals in the 44,000-piece miniature tented city, then test your balance on the tightrope walk station upstairs.

📍 Sarasota
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Atlas Obscura

last checked: 2026-07-21