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Discover the Stories Behind the Art
Dive deeper with the Taft's experts on our collection and special exhibitions.
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Taft Coffee Club
Third Saturdays through September through November
April 19, June 21, July 19, August 16
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Connect with fellow art lovers over good food and great art! Participants will discuss a variety of topics over coffee and treats, provided by the Taft Café, and engage in collective experiences around works of art in the museum’s galleries.
Participants are welcome to attend each session, but it is not required!
Registration is required. $10 for Taft members, $15 for non-members. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Curator Tour | The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick
Wednesday, June 25
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Ann Glasscock, Associate Curator, on an in-depth tour of The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick.
Free for Taft members, $12 for non-members
Artist Perspective Tours
Select Dates
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 | Led by Eric Evans, Preparator & Collections Technician | Join Eric Evans, the Taft’s Preparator and Collections Technician and master carpenter for a technical look at The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick.
Wednesday, August 6 | Led by Katrina Dienno from Tiger Lily Press | Learn more about the techniques used in woodblock printing on a tour of The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick with artist and printmaker Katrina Dienno of Tiger Lily Press.
Free for Taft members, $12 for non-members
Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775–1851), Folkestone, Kent, about 1822, watercolor on paper. Taft Museum of Art, Bequest of Charles Phelps Taft and Anna Sinton Taft, 1931.385
Curator Tour | J.M.W. Turner: Watercolor Horizons
Wednesday, April 23
Wednesday, May 21
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join the museum for a captivating journey through the watercolor works of the British painter J.M.W. Turner with curator, Tamera Lenz Muente. This gallery tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of Turner's artistic vision, his groundbreaking watercolor techniques, and his impact on the art world.
Admission is free for Taft members, guests of members with guest pass, military, and youth (17 and under); $15 for adults; $12 for seniors. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Sensory Explorations
Every Second Sunday
1–3 p.m.
Use senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum's collection and exhibition gallery spaces with our specially trained educators. Tools like 3-D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes offer a new multi-sensory adventure at the Taft.
On January 12, our friends at Peanut Butter & Jam will be joining us for a sensory-friendly concert experience from 2:30–3:30 p.m!
Please Note: Capacity for this program is limited to 60 guests to ensure the museum can adequately provide sensory accommodations. Admission is free! Availability on a first-come, first serve basis. No reservations.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
This program is developed specially for visitors with low or no vision, but all guests are invited to participate. Special thanks to Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for providing the 3-D reproductions.