Taft Museum of Art
4.7(923)4.7 out of 5 stars, 923 reviews Cincinnati, OH
About Taft Museum of Art
The Taft Museum of Art is a highly-rated small/medium art museum uniquely set within a historic, ornate home in Cincinnati. It offers a curated experience blending period room settings with high-quality art from masters like Turner and Sargent, alongside extensive decorative arts (watches, china) and special exhibitions (e.g., Masonic expo). Visitors appreciate the beautiful decor, rich historical information, and well-chosen displays.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with older children or teenagers who appreciate art, history, and decorative arts.A quiet, culturally enriching outing for a few hours.Budget-conscious families looking for a free educational activity on specific days.Anyone interested in exploring historic homes with high-quality art collections.Best suited for older children (e.g., 8+) and teens who have an interest in art, history, or historic homes and can appreciate quiet observation and detailed information.
Why families love it
- Exceptional quality for a small/medium art museum.
- Features a wonderful Turner watercolor exhibit.
- Remarkable entrance murals are a delightful surprise.
- Extensive and high-quality watch and decorative arts displays.
- Engaging period room settings enhance the historical experience.
- Real art gems from artists like Turner and Sargent, plus religious artwork.
Insider tips
- Plan your visit for a Monday (or potentially Sunday) to take advantage of free admission.
- Allocate 1-2 hours to comfortably explore the entire museum.
- Be aware of the strict 'no outside drinks' policy (even capped bottles are not allowed), unless for medical reasons.
- Seek out specific highlights mentioned by reviewers, such as the Turner watercolors, entrance murals, and the Masonic expo.
Good to know before you go
- Families with very young children (toddlers, preschoolers) who require interactive play or may struggle with the quiet, observational nature of an art museum.
- If your primary goal is highly interactive, child-focused entertainment, as this museum is not designed for that.
- No specific problems or negative points were reported by parents; reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
- Crowds
- Described as a 'small/medium' museum, with reviewers indicating it takes 1-2 hours to go through, suggesting it is manageable and not likely to be excessively crowded, though no specific crowd levels were reported.
- Value
- Offers exceptional value, especially with free admission available on Mondays (and possibly Sundays), as well as free onsite parking. This makes it a very affordable cultural experience compared to many other venues.
- Food
- Strict 'no outside drinks' policy, including capped bottles, unless for medical reasons.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility features or accommodations for special needs were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures or features were mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"This was probably the most exceptional small/medium art museum I have ever visited, and I visit a lot of art museums. Even outside of its wonderful Turner watercolor exhibit, it had an ideal Turner to other junk ratio. The entrance murals were really a remarkable surprise, as were the extensive watch and decorate arts displays. The museum really puts its best foot forward with its display choices, and the period room settings make the experience."
a week ago
"Very beautiful, that’s a museum with lots of china and paints , we took around 2 hours to go through the entire place. The Masonic expo is also a must see."
2 weeks ago
"Small museum in an old ornate house. Fascinating to walk through. They have a cafe and a gift shop."
3 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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