Holidays at the Taft
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.
$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. 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.
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.
*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 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.
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 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 museum's exhibition and collection galleries. Food and drink available for purchase, but cannot be brought inside the collection or exhibition galleries.
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
This is a FREE event! No registration required. Includes admission to the exhibition and collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.