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Dive deeper with the Taft's experts on our collection and special exhibitions.
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Reason Bell Crafft (American, 1812–1873), Masonic Master Mason Apron, detail, 1855–1865, ink, paint, and gold paint on leather, with silk binding. Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Kendra and Allan Daniel, Photo by José Andrés Ramírez
SOLD OUT | Tour | Cincinnati Masonic Center
Thursday, March 13 | SOLD OUT
Wednesday, March 19 | SOLD OUT
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
317 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Join us for a tour of the Cincinnati Masonic Center, home of the Valley of Cincinnati, local branch of Freemasonry. The building also includes the Taft Theatre, named in honor of Taft Museum of Art co-founder Charles Phelps Taft, who belonged to a Cincinnati lodge. Designed by architect Harry Haike, the building houses seven meeting spaces, two auditoriums, four dining rooms and a ballroom. This tour will view Freemasonry through both a historical and contemporary lens, providing insight into the impact this fraternal organization has had on the city, and still has today.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
Taft Coffee Club
Third Saturdays through September through November
February 15, March 15, and April 19
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.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Sword with Scales, detail, 1850–1900, paint and gold leaf on wood, with metal. Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Kendra and Allan Daniel, Photo by José Andrés Ramírez
SOLD OUT | Tour | Spring Grove Cemetery: The Odd Fellows Tour (Tram)
Sunday, April 6
1–3 p.m.
4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232
This tour will introduce the history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the second largest fraternal organization in 19th-century America, and provide insights into their philosophies and practices. Meet some of the many Odd Fellows interred in Spring Grove and gain insight into life and death in the 19th century.
$15 for Taft members, $20 for non-members. Registration is required and limited to 24 participants.
Questions? Contact education@taftmuseum.org.
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.