Youth Programs

A Space for Youth to Create and Play

Join us for hands-on art activities, workshops, classes, and more led by the Taft Museum of Art learning and engagement team.

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FREE! Holiday Family Funday | Bluegrass Holiday

Sunday, December 10

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Explore the Taft’s decked out halls and celebrate the holidays with the whole family throughout December. Enjoy free music, art-making, and gallery experiences that will be sure to bring holiday cheer to all. Join us for one Sunday or all three!

Lineup of Festive Activities:

Create a Mason-Jar lid ornament and other activities
Special food and beverages available for purchase in Lindner Family Café
Decorate your gift bags and cards for purchases from the Museum Shop
Join our Director of Learning & Outreach for a special reading of Holiday stories in the Music Room
Holiday Music Series | Jake Speed and the Freddies
Clothing Drive for Dress for Success (Collection Bin in Kaplan Lobby)

This is a free event! Registration is not required, and museum admission is FREE. Make it a day full of artistic experiences by enjoying our free Holiday Music Series while you’re at the museum.

Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.

FREE! Holiday Family Funday | Jazzy Holiday

Sunday, December 17

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Explore the Taft’s decked out halls and celebrate the holidays with the whole family throughout December. Enjoy free music, art-making, and gallery experiences that will be sure to bring holiday cheer to all. Join us for one Sunday or all three!

Lineup of Festive Activities:

Jazz-inspired ornament decorating and other art-making activities
Special food and beverages available for purchase in Lindner Family Café
Decorate your gift bags and cards for purchases from the Museum Shop
Photo Opportunity with Santa
Holiday Music Series | Sergio Pamies Quartet
Canned Food Drive for Scholar House (Collection in Kaplan Lobby)

This is a free event! Registration is not required, and museum admission is FREE. Make it a day full of artistic experiences by enjoying our free Holiday Music Series while you’re at the museum.

Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.

Create & Play | Welcome Winter!

Wednesday, December 20

10:15–11 a.m.

Bring your young one to the Taft! Explore the galleries together while learning about art through guided activities and interactive games. Then get creative in the studio and make your own masterpiece to take home. This monthly program is designed for children ages 2–6 and their caregivers.

Experience the wonderland of winter sports in the special exhibition, Sporting Fashion, then create winter-themed art to take home.

Admission is free for Taft members, guests of members with guest pass, military, and youth (18 and under); $12 for adults; $10 for seniors. Non-members save $2 by purchasing tickets online. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries located in the Taft historic house.

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Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.