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 excellent taste combine to create your own masterpiece.

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A Space for Celebration

The Taft Museum of Art is a perfect venue for your personal events and celebrations, as well as company gatherings. We can accommodate up to 100 guests for cocktail parties and 50 for seated lunches or dinners indoors. Enjoy fine food from the region’s top caterers, our full bar services, and added attractions you can only enjoy at the Taft, such as access to our upcoming exhibition Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility. We have options for private events both during and outside of museum operating hours. Complimentary garage parking is included.

Now Booking Corporate Meetings

Book your next corporate meeting in our Luther Hall or Fitch Conference Room, each equipped with AV and available for breakfast, lunch, and all-day gatherings. Luther Hall can host up to 75 guests seated lecture style, 50 seated at round tables, and 120 standing. The Fitch Conference room overlooks the beautiful Taft gardens and can host 12 seated guests. Both event spaces offer in-person and virtual hosting capabilities for hybrid meetings.

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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
• The Phoenix
• 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