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.
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.
The Taft's 2025 Fundraising Gala is a party that makes a difference. The tropical, 1960s-themed event grossed over $320,000 for another record-breaking year, raising funds to help support Taft’s many free educational programs such as Art for All, Artists Reaching Classrooms, and Family Fundays.