Museum Admission

Parking

The Taft offers limited free on-site parking for guests visiting the museum, the Museum Shop, and the Lindner Family Café during regular museum hours in the Taft's on-site garage. The front gates and garage open 15 minutes before opening.

Please Note: cars left in the museum garage after hours will be towed.

Parking Alternatives West of the Museum, Closer to Downtown

ABM Queen City Square

303 E Fourth Street, between Broadway and Sycamore street

Rates vary

ABM First Financial Center

406 Main Street, between E Fourth & E Fifth streets

Rates vary

Eagle Realty—Broadway Garage

306 Broadway, between E Third & Arch streets

Closed Sundays and holidays

Indoor garage — self-park — cash only

Parking Alternatives East of or Behind the Museum

Outdoor lots, self-park / rates vary

Parking Company of America
558 Culvert Street, between E Fifth & Sentinel streets
541 Eggleston Avenue, between E Fifth & Sentinel streets
514 E Fifth Street, between Culvert Street & Eggleston Avenue

Tri-State Parking Lot 5E

468 Culvert Street, between E 4th Fourth & E Fifth streets
415 Eggleston Avenue, between E Fourth & E Fifth streets

Helpful links:

BestParking.com — locate nearby garages and see competitive parking rates
CincyEZPark.com — pay meters from your smartphone
RoadMapCincy.com — up-to-date information on Downtown road construction and street closures

Visitor Information

Our permanent collection, special exhibitions, Museum Shop, and the Lindner Family Café reside within the intimate setting of our circa 1820 historic house and modern museum wing, which conveniently connects with our covered parking garage. We encourage you to review our visitor information prior to your arrival.

We’re Here to Help!

The Taft's Guest Experience and Security & Public Safety teams are here to provide care and protection to the visitors, collection, and historic house. Our dedicated staff is here to help provide you with assistance, direction or answer any questions or concerns during your visit. So they can provide you with great service, remember that:

• The principles of diversity, equity, access, and, inclusion apply to all aspects of the museum's operations, across all categories of individuals. 
• Verbally abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or threatening statements or behavior toward museum staff or other visitors is not tolerated.
• Please follow the instructions of our team members. The Taft reserves the right to refuse or revoke the admission of any visitor whose conduct violates these guidelines.

Prohibited Items

The Taft reserves the right to refuse entry to any visitor carrying a prohibited item. All bags and containers of any type are subject to security inspection.

• Other than water, outside food or drink is not allowed, unless for medical purposes.
• Glass containers, jars, aerosol cans, and liquids other than water are not permitted in the museum.
• Any large objects, such as flags, banners, frames, artwork, shopping carts, sporting goods, and recreational equipment, are not permitted in the museum.
• Plants and flowers are not permitted.
• Costumes are not permitted.
• Weapons and hazardous materials are not permitted.
• Illegal substances and/or contraband are not permitted.

Groups

We recommend that groups of 10 or more contact the museum prior to arrival. While we do try to accommodate groups without advance registration, admission is not guaranteed due to capacity and program restrictions. 

ADA Accessibility 

The museum is accessible to visitors with mobility impairment. Accessible elevators and lifts, restrooms, parking, wheelchairs, and ramps are available. 

Gallery Guides

Visitors of all ages are welcome at the Taft! Ask our Guest Experience team about ways to experience our permanent collection and special exhibitions during your visit.

The Lindner Family Café

Unwind and dine in the café and on our patio (weather permitting) with artfully prepared meals, including delicious vegetarian and vegan options.  Members enjoy a 10 percent discount. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Museum Shop

Choose from books, stationery, jewelry, and unique handcrafted gifts on-site and with a selection online. Members enjoy a 10 percent discount on purchases and special offers throughout the year. 

Coatroom and Lockers

The coat room and lockers are located on the first floor. Coats may not be carried through the galleries. Please plan on wearing your coat while touring the galleries or leaving it in the coatroom. Backpacks, packages, diaper bags, and laptop bags smaller than 11 x 15 inches may be carried in the galleries. Small backpacks may be brought into the galleries if they are worn on your front or side. 

Lost and Found

If you have left something behind at the museum, please call the Security Office at 513-352-5149.

Wheelchairs and Strollers

If in need of a wheelchair, our admissions team can provide one on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lightweight umbrella strollers or soft-front infant carriers may be taken throughout the museum.

Diaper Changing Stations

Diaper changing stations are available in the first and second-floor restrooms of the museum.

Smoking

The museum is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the museum or on our campus.

Protecting the Art

One great feature of our house setting is that the art and furnishings can be viewed at close range. Please help us preserve the house and collection for future generations by remembering not to touch or brush against the works of art, historic furniture, or window treatments.

Sketching with Pencils

Guests are welcome to sketch in the galleries using graphite pencils and drawing boards, clipboards, and sketch pads that do not exceed 15×16 inches. Please do not use pens, markers, crayons, charcoals, colored pencils, chalks, or pastels.

Photography/Video Recording

Personal photography and video in the permanent galleries is encouraged. Please note that some artwork may not be photographed and will be marked. 

Professional video cameras, tripods, selfie sticks, and opened laptops may not be taken into the galleries and special exhibition areas.

Promotional Images

The Taft Museum of Art routinely takes images and video for use in marketing materials and on the museum's communication platforms. Please be advised that promotional images and video may be captured during your visit or attendance to a museum program or event. Registration or ticket purchase through the museum constitutes acceptance of this policy. If you wish to avoid the possibility that you might appear in an image used for Taft promotional purposes, please alert the program manager/photographer upon arrival.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the first floor of the museum, including the Lindner Family Café, Luther Hall, garden, and terrace.