Adult Programs

Art Experiences Designed for You

Engage with a variety of cultural experiences here at the museum and out in the community. Explore the upcoming lineup of ConversationsTalksTours, WorkshopsPerformances, Afternoon Teas, Dining Events, and more below.

Talks

Learn from the experts about special exhibitions, the museum's collection, and more!

Registration required. Includes admission to exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.

Tours

Gain new perspectives by exploring the galleries with scholars, educators, and community members.

Registration required. Includes admission to exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.

Mid-Winter Musical Performance

Sunday, February 22 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Delight in the artistic stylings of Queen City Klezmorim Band for an afternoon of music celebrating the season of winter. 

This is a free event! Registration is not required; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music programming supported by the Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation in loving memory of Holly Ann Herschede.

Chamber Music Series

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Join Summermusik (Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra) for an artful afternoon of music. 

  • Sunday, February 8 (Walk-In)
  • Sunday, April 19 (Walk-In)
  • Sunday, June 21 (Walk-In)
  • Sunday, July 26 (Walk-In)

This is a free event! Registration is not required; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music programming supported by the Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation in loving memory of Holly Ann Herschede.

Lunar New Year Tea

Friday, February 20 | Seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Herald in the Lunar New Year at the Taft with a celebratory tea service! Honor the kickoff of a new year with a special selection of teas from Churchill’s Fine Teas, and delectable small bites inspired by the Our Family Kitchen Cookbook, prepared by the Taft Café.

Registration required. Includes admission to special exhibitions, including Teatime: Chinese Enamels from the Taft Collection, where you can see this coffee pot and more, and the museum’s collection galleries, plus access to the Museum Shop, where you can find an array of tea and tea accessories. 

Let's Talk About Art

Select Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Connect with fellow art lovers over meaningful conversation and great art! Participants will discuss a variety of topics and engage in collective experiences around works of art in the museum’s galleries. Discussions and experiences are facilitated by museum educators.

Registration required. Includes admission to Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White and the museum’s collection galleries. 

Queen City Table | Porkopolis

Friday, March 5 | 6–8 p.m.

Enjoy a four-course dining experience with local food historian Alan Wight, PhD. Dr. Wight will lead diners through the region's fascinating history that includes hog breeding, pork packing, and early industrial innovations. Learn more about the people, farms, and entrepreneurs behind the food systems that led Cincinnati to be crowned Porkopolis in the early 1800s.

This educational and cultural experience is inspired by Dr. Wight's recent publication, Cincinnati's Foodshed: An Art Atlas, an illustrated book which uses art, maps, infographics, and timelines to bring our city's past to life.  

Registration required. Alcohol available for purchase separately. Please note: we are a cashless museum. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated; contact education@taftmuseum.org.

Workshops

Discover the processes and tools used to create different art forms as you work alongside local artists to make a piece of art of your own. 

Registration required. Includes admission to exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries. 

Education Sponsors

  • Education Sponsors

  • Children's Education Programs

  • Family Funday Media Partner

  • Artists Reaching Classrooms Sponsors

  • Early Expressions Sponsor

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