Youth and Family Programs
A Day at the Taft
September 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Learn about the history of the Taft Museum of Art! Explore the museum during drop-in public tours and delight in an afternoon of jazz music with former Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Tracy Walker.
- 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Drop-In Tours
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Fall Jazz Performance
This is a FREE event! Registration not required. Includes access to the museum's collection and exhibition galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Family Funday
October 18 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a purr-fect day at the museum with the entire family in celebration of the new exhibition Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play! Delight in gallery time, Edie-inspired artmaking activities, a visit from Humane Society dog ambassadors, and an afternoon of music with Linton Chamber Music's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions: Hit It.
This is a FREE event! Registration not required.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Drop-In Tours
Sundays, October 17, 2026-January 24, 2027 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Drop in and take a guided tour of Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play!
This is a FREE event! No registration required. Includes admission to exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Family Workshop | Mixed Media Animals
October 24 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get creative as a family and transform everyday recycled materials into imaginative animal artworks! In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore mixed media techniques using repurposed materials to design and build unique animal creations inspired by the artwork of Edie Harper.
Registration required. Includes admission to the museum's collection and exhibition galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Holiday Tea
December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18 | Seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Celebrate the festive season with friends and family during limited-time Holiday Teas! Sip on curated tea blends from Churchill’s Fine Teas, enjoy a special seasonal menu of small bites prepared by the Taft Café, and delight in live music in the museum's historic setting.
$50 for Taft members, $60 for non-members. Includes admission to the collection galleries, exhibitions, and holiday displays. 8% gratuity for your server is included in your ticket price, but additional gratuity is always appreciated.
Reservations required. Vegan and gluten-free options available upon request. To be sat as a group, please notate your host name in your reservation at checkout. Tickets are non-refundable upon purchase. Pending seating availability, reservations may be moved to alternate dates through November 19, 2026.
Questions? Contact welcome@taftmuseum.org.
Holiday Family Festival
December 6 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Experience the magic of the museum during the holidays in an artful celebration with the entire family. Meet Santa, create artworks to bring home or gift, save in the Museum Shop during the 10th Annual Museum Store Sunday, explore the galleries and holiday displays, and enjoy a lively performance of seasonal songs by Jake Speed & the Freddies!
Hourly Schedule:
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Meet Santa
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Musical Performance by Jake Speed & The Freddies
- 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m | Artmaking in Dater Education Space
- 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m | Museum Store Sunday
This is a FREE event! No registration required. Includes admission to the exhibition and collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Merry Making and Music
December 13 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxed day of artmaking, holiday displays, treats in the Taft Café, and music. Enjoy the galleries and activities at your own pace, and revel in the joy of art and family time during this celebratory season.
- 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Holiday Card Making in Dater Education Space
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Musical Performance
This is a FREE event! No registration required. Includes admission to the exhibition and collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Sensory Explorations
Select Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Designed for individuals with sensory sensitivity as well as blind or low vision, Sensory Explorations allows you to use senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum's collection and exhibition gallery spaces with specially trained educators. Tools like 3D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes offer a multi-sensory adventure at the Taft.
- January 31, 2027
- 1-2 p.m. | Gallery Explorations
- 1-2:30 p.m. | Open Studio Artmaking in Dater Education Space
- 2:30-3:30 | Performance by Linton Chamber Music's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions
This is a FREE event! Registration not required.
Special thanks to Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for providing the 3-D artwork reproductions.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Summer Art Camp
Ideal for Students K-12
Get creative with the Taft Museum of Art! Whether your child is thinking about becoming an artist or just likes to have fun making art, small camp sizes and hands-on activities with experienced teachers will make summer even better.
Education Sponsors
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Children's Education Programs
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Family Funday Media Partner
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Artists Reaching Classrooms Sponsors
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Early Expressions Sponsor
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