Housed in a large neo-Renaissance building on beautiful grounds, the Ariana provides a visually stunning display of seven centuries of ceramics including Swiss, European and Asian pieces. The Heritage Society in Sam Houston Park explores childhood and toys in a new exhibit. The historic home in the park is also open to visitors. The White House Years , a special exhibition that earned rave reviews at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Sarasota Opera will perform repertory operas throughout February and March 2002.
Balloons take flight year-round and include a champagne continental breakfast.