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.
Anyone who has had the opportunity to encounter one of the many Duncanson Artists-in-Residence over the years has been fortunate to witness firsthand the creativity, courage, and cultural depth that define each year’s artist-in-residence. In 2021, that artist was Asha Ama Bias-Daniels—learn more about her work, her residency at the Taft, and her impact in the community and beyond as we celebrate 40 years of the Duncanson Program.
In October 2025, during Cincinnati’s historic America’s River Roots Festival, spoken-word performances by Annie Ruth and Ajanaé Dawkins kicked off the 40th anniversary year of the Taft Museum of Art's Duncanson Program, which has now been expanded to year-round events and activities. Learn more about these artists and watch excerpts from their performances!
Rembrandt’s fascination with the marbled cone shell (Conus marmoreus) shines through in a delicate, accurate—almost brooding—portrayal via the black-and-white medium of etching. Taft Museum of Art Curator, Tamera Lenz Muente, delves into the symbolism and history of these shells and their unique connection to Rembrandt and the Taft collection.