A Downtown Retreat Steeped in History and Artistic Grandeur

The Taft Museum of Art offers historic architecture, stylish spaces, and downtown convenience. Consider the museum for your wedding, corporate event, that special birthday, or rehearsal dinner. Our historic house and your great taste combine to create your own masterpiece.

The Taft continues to modify its event rental policies and capacities to keep our guests and staff healthy and safe. Reach out to learn more:

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Spaces for Rent

Garden Tent

Our tented brick terrace provides a lovely site for events and receptions. The 30 × 90-foot tent, secluded behind the Museum, adjoins a beautifully landscaped garden with an open lawn, ideal for photography. This versatile space can be arranged to accommodate a band and dance floor.

• Availability: spring, summer, and fall
• Capacity: 180

Luther Hall

This is an indoor 30 x 40-foot cherry-paneled room with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities. Located in the new Museum wing, it is an attractive setting for a sit-down dinner or buffet, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the adjoining Lindner Family Café.

• Availability: year-round
• Capacity: 75 seated / 120 standing

Fitch Conference Room

Overlooking the beautiful Taft gardens, this intimate room is perfect for corporate meetings and includes state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities.

• Availability: year-round
• Capacity: 12 seated

Food and Beverage

The Taft Museum of Art works with a select group of preferred professional caterers, offering you flexibility in determining the best food, style, and service to meet your needs. 

Preferred Caterers:

• Eat Well Celebrations & Feasts
• Elegant Fare
• Funky’s Catering
• Jeff Thomas Catering
• Vonderhaar’s Catering

Design Choices

As with the food, your chosen caterer would consult with you on table linens, china, and glassware. We provide select tables and Chiavari chairs.

Preferred Vendors:

• Fitz the Occasion
• Clear Lighting
• All Occasions Event Rentals
• Advantage Tent and Party Rental

Parking

• Attached parking garage with 50 available spaces
• Valet parking available for an additional fee