The accessibility lift to the Taft historic house is currently out of order, but the collection galleries may still be accessed via a small set of stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience as the lift undergoes repair. Lifts to the exhibition gallery to explore Indigo and the Art of Quiltmaking remain accessible.
Please note: The Taft Museum of Art will be closing at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4.
Discover the historic magic of the Taft this season and create new traditions with our holiday displays, family fundays, tea experiences, and seasonal savings.
The Taft is home to an impressive art collection displayed in a unique historical setting, changing exhibitions, and world-famous murals. Plus, you can access the museum’s over 800 works of art online, anytime.
Explore the museum through talks, workshops, tours and more designed for all ages!
Enjoy a scrumptious menu including boozy brunch, savory lunch, and grab-and-go coffee and tea service at the Taft Café.
Join Taft Museum of Art Assistant Curator, Angela Fuller, on a journey to Madrid, Spain, with the museum's portraits of Charles and Anna Taft! Learn more about the process, procedures, and importance behind lending artwork as you join these paintings for their first trip outside of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Most plant dyes produce warm earth tones that fade away relatively quickly, but indigo’s distinctive, cool hues are colorfast; they may lighten over time, but always remain blue. Explore the history of indigo and how its dyes have been used from the past to the present.
In fall 2023, the Taft Museum of Art received an unexpected email from a direct descendant of Nicholas Longworth—resident of the Taft historic house for over three decades beginning in 1830—resulting in a gift of three new portraits to the Taft collection. Learn more about the acquisition, history, and conservation of these portraits from the museum's Curatorial & Collections team.