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Discover the Taft Museum of Art

On View

The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick

Opens June 28

A New Look at the Longworths

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Workshop

Saturday, July 12 | Printmaking with Adrian Tio from Tiger Lily Press
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Create & Play

Wednesday, July 16 | Big and Small on the Wall
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Yuletide in July Tea

Friday, July 18 | Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Experience Art

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 and Play

Explore the museum through talks, workshops, tours and more designed for all ages!

Indulge Your Palate

Enjoy a scrumptious menu including boozy brunch, savory lunch, and grab-and-go coffee and tea service at the Taft Café.  

More to Discover

Wharton Esherick’s Pennsylvania Hill House: A Design for the 1940 New York World’s Fair

09 April 2025

In 1940, thousands of enthusiastic consumers and curious spectators flocked to the America at Home pavilion at the New York World’s Fair. They admired architects’ and designers’ showrooms, which included contemporary interiors ranging from urban apartments to country retreats. Of the sixteen showrooms, one was a collaboration between the innovative furniture maker Wharton Esherick and Philadelphia architect George Howe.

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