Festive Experiences for 2026
Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends at the museum! With festive events, teas, and displays, you can enjoy cozy moments and make holiday memories to last a lifetime.
Holiday Tea
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19* | 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.
As a special gift, tea attendees receive a discount in the Museum Shop on the day of their tea seating! Taft members receive 20% off their purchase, and non-members receive 10% off. Tickets are $50 for Taft members, $60 for non-members, $30 for youth 17 and under. 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 seated 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.
*Seatings on December 3 and 10 have been rescheduled.
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, 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 in Luther Hall
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Musical Performance by Jake Speed & The Freddies in Luther Hall
- 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m | Artmaking in Dater Education Space
- 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m | Museum Shop Savings | 20% off for Taft members, 10% off for non-members
This is a FREE event! No registration required. Includes admission to the collection galleries, exhibitions, and holiday displays.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Holiday Happy Hour
December 10 | 5-8 p.m.
Get in the festive spirit in the Taft's historic halls during this special holiday after-hours event! Delight in the ambiance of festive tunes performed by Goldenrod Strings in the museum's Music Room, take a walk through the galleries, make art with friends, and enjoy seasonal selections from the Taft Café.
No registration required. This is a FREE event! Includes admission to the collection galleries, exhibitions, and holiday displays. Food and drink available for purchase.
Questions? Contact welcome@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 by School of Rock Mason in Luther Hall
This is a FREE event! No registration required. Includes admission to the collection galleries, exhibitions, and holiday displays.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Seasonal Displays
Steeped in Artistry
November 18, 2026–January 3, 2027 | Duncanson Foyer
Eighteen artists created teapot-shaped works of art to decorate a tree in the museum’s Duncanson Foyer. The tree’s tea-inspired theme is a tribute to museum founders Charles and Anna Taft, who celebrated New Year’s Day with an annual tea reception.
All Set for Afternoon Tea
November 4, 2026–January 3, 2027 | Dining Room
Do you often find yourself taking a break in the afternoon, perhaps for a cup of tea? Museum founders Charles and Anna Taft hosted afternoon tea receptions annually on New Year’s Day. In the museum’s Dining Room, you will find a few must-haves for the occasion.
Shopping and Savings
Celebrate and Save!
November 1–December 31, 2026
Give the gift of art more often this holiday season, and save on museum memberships and gifts from the Museum Shop!
- Save 20% on Individual or Dual/Family Memberships using code HOLIDAY26
- Receive a FREE Dual/Family Membership when spending $200 or more in the Museum Shop
- Attending a Holiday Tea?* If so, you get a special discount in the Museum Shop on the day of your seating! Taft members receive 20% off their Museum Shop purchases, non-members receive 10% off.
Offers valid November 1-December 31, 2026. Some restrictions may apply.
*Holiday Tea attendee discount is available in-person only on the day of your reserved seating.
Holiday Support
Support for Steeped in Artistry provided by the Kehrer Trust/Roetenberger Trustees
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Education Sponsors
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Musical Performances Supported by
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