What a beautiful home and museum. We visited the Taft Museum on Sunday, 19 July and it was lovely. It was great to talk to one security personnel in particular by the name of Chris P. He was so helpful and helped us to see some of the paintings in a different way. Everything was so clean and it was nice to get out of the heat that way. I will definitely be recommending this museum to my friends and I will be back in the future. Thank you for a lovely experience.

I went on a free Sunday and thought the museum was a great little place to visit ! They have very unique pieces of art. There isn’t much artwork at the location but there is a lot to offer with the ones they do have ! Finding the place can be a bit inconvenient though, just a fair warning. Also the views of the city from the museum are very appealing to look at.

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful time! Staff were doing a wonderful job making sure that everyone was able to stay spaced out and safe. I enjoyed seeing the architecture and history of the house in addition to the featured art pieces!

Perfectly sized museum with a diverse collection of art works and pieces from around the world in a beautiful old mansion

A beautiful mansion turned Museum. A good place to visit if interested in history of Cincinnati. 3rd Sunday of each month is free entry. And they have musical shows and programs in the evening usually. On Sundays around 11:30am, they have a event for kids in the basement. So make the most of your visit to Taft by planning ahead.

This is a house previously owned by the Taft family now donated to function as a museum . It stores all the artifacts, paintings, furniture that the family collected over decades . Tafts half brother was one of the earlier Presidents of the US .Parking can be an issue, come before 11 am to get free parking which is limited . Free entry on Sundays for public, rest of the days it is paid. Small Cafe and souvenir shop makes up the ground floor which is a delightful visit either before or after the museum tour .

Great Sunday afternoon! Everyone is very knowledgeable about the house & wants to share. Chris even told some spooky stories and showed wild illusions on the cow & sheep paintings! Really enjoyed the trip

Its a beautiful place. Tons of interesting history. Lunch was fantastic! My only wish is that theyd give a little history or background on the picture frames & furniture. Other than that, we had a lovely time.

I might not be wrong to say Taft Museum is not in Cincinnati but Cincinnati is in Taft Museum. Loved to learn the fact that many of the murals and graffitis we loved all around Cincinnati are actually inspired from masterpieces showcased in Taft Museum.A gem from the 1800s in Cincinnati that perfectly showcases an amalgamation of history, culture and philanthropic spirit of the city dwellers. A fine embodiment of the spirit of Cincinnati.The passion of the art collectors is evident in every room; From the subtlety of the murals to the grandeur of the music room, leaves behind an experience that will crave you to come back once more.The special exhibits a well selected too, Laffichomania: The Passion for French Posters is an absolute beauty and if your inner collector is kindled then go for a poster in the shop below.

Was very interesting to learn about this buildings history but I think we went through the whole museum in 10 mins or less......Free on Sundays though so cant beat the price.

Great little museum, friendly staff, the courtyard is a perfect place to sit and relax on a nice sunny day!

Great Cincinnati art century exhibit and the regular stuff is awesome.

This is a great museum. My daughter attended a girl scout function here and had a wonderful time. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. I walked around on my own and had a fascinating time just soaking up all of the artwork. The architecture alone is worth the trip. The fee to enter is well worth it.

Small but lovely museum with main focus on landscape and portrait paintings~ extremely friendly staff. They have free tours on the weekends at 130pm every week and the volunteer guides are so great! Free admission as well~ great to drop by. Have a garden dining area as well!

Do yourself a favor and visit the Taft museum and the Cincinnati Art Museum if you’re visiting for the first time. Both have wonderful docent led tours and priceless works of art.

There’s always an interesting exhibition worth checking out here. I went to the Ansel Adams one recently, and they did a great job with the presentation, even going so far as to set up and equip a darkroom for people to learn about, and then offered classes on how to process film photos. The accompanying information with the exhibits is always really interesting and informative. Sunday admission is free, and they have a nice patio area for tea and snacks.

I dunno... Most of the staff was nice except one who kept hounding us. Not a great place for kids. Lacking lots of historical context for the art. Didnt connect with who Taft was supposed to be when he was alive.

The Taft is a treasure. It is small compared to the major urban art museums, but it has a decent permanent collection and excellent traveling exhibits. There have been traveling exhibits for some of my favorite artists including Ansel Adams and N. C. Wyeth. For the cost-conscious visitor, a good time to go is 11 am - 2 pm on Sundays. On Sundays, admission to the Taft is free (it opens at 11 am) and on-street parking is free until 2 pm. Parking is free in the Taft garage, but that fills quickly and can be hard to find for a new visitor since it isnt well marked. The Taft also has a popular restaurant, but I havent tried it.

The staff was wonderful and the displays speak to your spirit !!!!

The other reviews are on point, I suggest that you see what is on display in their temporary exhibitions as they rotate them through the year with other quaint art displays and it makes sense to cone to the chamber music offered at times because of the small space with is conducive to the music.

A wonderful small museum with intelligent curated exhibits alongside permanent works and period pieces. Has a nice little gift shop and is a great venue for lunch. Sundays are free!

Great exhibits and well worth admission

When theres this much history close to home its nice to see it . The house is as beautiful as the artwork inside.

This is an impressive but smallish art museum in a large historical mansion with period furniture. There is a good mix of American, European, and Chinese art. We enjoyed eating in their café.

Lovely place to visit. Awesome permanent exhibit. Great visiting exhibits. Nice Cafe. Outdoor patio is so beautiful.

A personal collection of quality art housed in a period mansion as it would have been cherished by a family of collectors. Appropriate in scope and scale, well worth a visit without being overwhelming in size. Bonus gallery of changing exhibits, for instance excellent selection of Hudson River school painters when I was there, just adds to the attraction.

I was so pleasantly surprised the Taft Museum! The current exhibit featured artists whose work was influenced by landscapes of the Hudson River School. The permanent collection had some really great pieces, including paintings by John Singer Sargent, Joseph Mallard William Turner, and Francisco Goya. The house itself is beautiful and has been maintained and restored and has authentic furniture and pottery featured as well.

Very nice museum... 17th to 19th century paintings. I was lucky to see the Ansel Adams special exhibit.

Its nice! This museum offers very nice portraits, extensive collections of various objects, and lovely landscape paintings within a historical home. Its free on Sunday which is really nice, and the pricing isnt bad.The only downside is how fancy it presents. I went there for an essay evaluation and I found the museum stuffy in atmosphere. No one really talked about the art, and the guards (while friendly) do follow you around.People open doors for you, there are elevators and free parking. Just doesnt seem to be a place to take the kids. Unless you are a very fancy family.

What a delightful discovery!

Exquisite Art Museum full of history tucked away in a little corner downtown Cincinnati. Great place for an intimate wedding or private party. A relaxed, cultured step back in time. A nice change of pace from hustle bustle city life. There is also a quaint cafe with an adjoining gift shop. I highly recommend the tour an the staff is phenomenal.

Great concerts in the perfect setting. I still spend more time studying the world-class exhibits. Even the lawn installation was outstanding.

Lovely small collection art museum. Well presented not crowded... First class.

This was Great.Loved Everything down to the curtains and carpet

Pleasantly surprised that the museum was free on Sundays!

Friendly staff and great with young kids!

While it is a small museum it is well curated. The Taft House is in amazing condition and its just as much of a treat to learn about the home as it is to explore the collection of are and the available exhibits.

Smaller, quiet museum. The building is historic as well as the items inside. It has a feel to it that makes it comfortable to linger...

Excellent museum. We love to visit.

N.C. Wyeth exhibit is excellent! Free on Sundays. Going back to share w out of town family.

Always a nice holiday destination. Very well done. Free on Sundays.

Special exhibit of posters from late 1800s to early 1900s is fabulous. Gives a real look into life at that time by combining art and marketing. Fresh and yummy lunch at the restaurant with outside seating in a lovely garden setting. Museum and paintings in old house are fabulous as always

Such a unique spot! Literally near the heart of downtown, however when you walk in the doors it’s like stepping back into time. Very well preserved and much diverse art from all around the world! You really learn how the Taft family impacted Cincinnati. Also has a very cute breakfast brunch spot! So sad I had eaten beforehand because it smelled amazing!

Free every Sunday. Limited free parking in attached garage. Cute attached brunch restaurant with sandwich/soup or salad combos. Gift shop. Rembrandt painting and a Grandma Moses painting along with many other pieces. Cool garden and some interactive childrens stations. Fun for a Sunday afternoon for all ages.

A jewel in the Queen citys Tierra. Sundays are free admission. Every exhibit I have seen has been wonderful. Great cafe as well.

This museum is housed in a historic home once owned by the Taft and Longworth families. Its crowning gem is the foyer, where several original murals were completed by Robert S. Duncanson (the pics below really dont do them justice). They also hold the only Rembrandt in Ohio and have a lot of beautiful and unique pieces in their collection. We also enjoyed the British collection currently on loan which was primarily portraiture spanning from the 17th-20th centuries. Its easy to see the museum in 3-4 hours and is free to the public on Sundays. All photos are from their regular collection.

Beautiful place. They have free parking in the back. At least it was free the day we went.

Enjoyed need at least 4 hours to view .nice cafa afterward

Check out Sunday Funday every third Sunday. Great events and free admission!

Friendly, informative staff, including the museum director who took time to discuss Duncan Phyfe furniture, and the portrait that so captures the character you imagined Robert Louis Stevenson to be. I loved that this museum is a house, and feels like one, and that the art is offered in living-room sized chunks that I could digest. Immaculate presentation, great, varied collection and friendliest staff.

Really interesting small art museum! Worth a visit!

It was an awesome event. The museum is absolutely lovely.

I was really caught off guard by my recent visit. This was not the visit to Taft Museum that it used to be. It is stuffy, clinical and not welcoming. The two security guards watched me (a professional photographer) like a hawk. Folks, Im in my late 40s. One guard told me I had to secure my camera on my body. Fine. I complied. Within 5 minutes, the next security officer told me I must remove my camera from my body... when I suggested we go meet with the other security officer to get a definitive plan for my camera, he literally walked away from me.Im disappointed to see all of the other reviews that echo my sentiments...and Im disheartened to read the reviews about not being child friendly. I have many fond memories visiting this museum during my childhood. Evidently, that is no longer a goal of theirs. I paid as did my family...I will never do it again.As a Cincinnatian, born and bred, I cannot believe this gem, is no longer what it once was. I wont be visiting again. I wont be recommending that anyone visit there, either.On a side note... when I left, I asked for the supervisor who was not there. Well. I was given the name of a woman, who ended up being the gift shop manager. I tried to address the issues at the time of my visit but was denied that option.

What an amazing collection of art work. A must see.

The Taft Museum of Art is a masterpiece in itself. The museum is comprised of so many beautiful exhibits and artifacts. The place is really good option to visit with family. Moreover, the museum offers many activities for kids where they can have learning as well as fun. Learn while having fun. I went here with my family and the children in our family were very happy with this place. They enjoyed themselves and got to learn so much. The kids were so happy that they keep on asking about our next visit. This is a wonderful place.

This is a relatively small art museum though is well worth visiting as it is in restored historic houseThere a range of traditional style paintings and ceramic pieces. Some painting are by well known artists.

Viewed the Tiffany Art glass display. Beautiful! Also toured the entire museum, well appointed with helpful docents. Exterior sticks artwork incredible, but really hid the front of the home. Will be displayed for two years! A must see!!

Great art in their permanent collection, and great temporary exhibitions, too.

Every third Sunday they offer family friendly activities for free -good place to take the little ones on a Sunday afternoon

Amazing artwork and when we visited great antique Christmas decorations. Definitely worth visiting!

Beautiful works in a beautiful setting. Drove 5.5 hours to visit this museum & I would stop by again if Im ever in town.The works are set beautifully in an old home. Staff & docents are very kind & readily available.(I did have one docent who I felt was following me around vs keeping an eye on the galleries, which was odd. He kept getting in the way of what I was trying to look at. When I would move down to look at the next work, he would not move. At least docents were available, but the stalking was awkward.)

This is a small gem tucked away near the edge of downtown Cincinnati. It is the actual home a William Howard Taft, and it has been lovingly maintained. And even contains a mural painted by a local Cincinnati artist of color around the time of the civil war. The place is beautifully curated and full of gorgeous art pieces. They also have a wonderful gift shop, which is reputed to be haunted, so mind your manners and make sure you are respectful while you are in there, otherwise the ghost might Chuck something at your head. There is a parking garage at the back of the building, so dont worry about parking. I was lucky enough to be there for an exhibition of costumes from Downton Abbey. It was a wonderful day which I will not soon forget. This is one of the jewels in the crown of the Queen City.

This museum is AMAZING! Wonder each room and see pieces spanning hundreds of years. The security and docents on staff are passionate about art, history and sharing stories about them. You need to spend time and explore this home.

Lovely intimate museum with a helpful staff. The docents repeatedly offered to answer questions and we lovely.

Very good museum. Enjoyed it

Sadly under-rated. A Cincinnati treasure!

Check their website for info. There is a lot. If you like American history, and like art, then you will like this place. Note on Handicap: This is an old mansion that the owner collected art and stuff, and then set their home up as a museum. So, it is somewhat difficult to get around. I use a Rollator. It is Handicap friendly, with lifts, and a great staff. STAFF: The staff was superb. Friendly and not stuck up or officious at all.

One of my favorite museums.! Always find a unique gift in store and grab a yummy cappuccino at cafe! Gracious staff! Lovely day!

Loved this gem. We went on a Sunday which turned out to be free. We got to participate in a free tour with a great tour guide. They had a British art gallery on display. Allot about 3 hours to tour everything. We didnt get to try out the cafe but it looked quaint. We found some great gifts in the gift shop.

Bigger than it looks! Many rooms to go through. Already planning to go back without my kids so that I can take my time.

Wonderful museum of the brother of President William Howard Taft. Really great art and ceramics. Amazing mosaics. When we visited, there was a special event of Tiffany glass that was just gorgeous. Nice gift shop, too. The Cafe was closed by the time we got done with the museum, so I cant comment on it.

Great collection of paintings, sculpture and smaller urns/vases displayed in a historic house right downtown. I happened to visit on a free admission Sunday--a wonderful surprise!

Amazing collection and amazing home! Just the right size for a lovely visit and delicious lunch at the cafe. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Nice place to meet friends for lunch good food and a wonderful atmosphere. They had great blueberry pie on the menu in the past please bring it back

Love this museum. My husband needs a wheelchair to get around when there is this much walking, and they made it very easy for him. Wonderful exhibits of many types. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Also a great lunch in the cafe.

Terrific architecture inside and out, beautiful paintings, very informative if you are the type that likes to learn things when at a museum. GPS took me to the employee parking entrance, keep an eye out for that. Friendly and knowledgeable staff

A gem with so much Cincinnati history and wonderful art.

There’s always an interesting exhibition worth checking out here. I went to the Ansel Adams one recently, and they did a great job with the presentation, even going so far as to set up and equip a darkroom for people to learn about, and then offered classes on how to process film photos. The accompanying information with the exhibits is always really interesting and informative. Sunday admission is free, and they have a nice patio area for tea and snacks.

Something you dont see everyday in downtown Cincinnati

Went with family for a Christmas display and loved it.

We really loved the antique Christmas collection!

Always interesting ~ we loved the Antique Christmas displays!FREE Sundays are a great gift to our community & allows those of us on fixed income to still enjoy the Arts! THANK YOU ♡

Okay, I’m shocked at how much I loved this place. It was so pretty both in and outside!!!!I really appreciate the kind people as well. This help supports the building and the art it contains.The art varieties room to room, and is fitting to that room. I really recommend coming as it an experience itself.

Daughter got married in the gardens.. beautiful venue

Keep an eye out for special exhibits, they get some cool ones that come through here that I feel like fly under the radar if you arent on the lookout as an art appreciator. Regular museum has a nice little collection... The Cobblers Apprentice is a must see for its notoriety and the building alone is beautiful.

Sweet garden

Viewed the Tiffany Art glass display. Beautiful! Also toured the entire museum, well appointed with helpful docents. Exterior sticks artwork incredible, but really hid the front of the home. Will be displayed for two years! A must see!!

Exceptional small museum housing very important nineteenth century American paintings. What a gem!

I would love to give a better review but every time my family goes here I feel like we are under surveillance. Yesterday was no exception when I was asked to either put on my sons coat on or take it to the coat check. I would have rather them just say up front that you cant carry your coat. Bottom line this is not sure family friendly place which is unfortunate.

Quaint museum with lovely gardens. Perhaps had we got here an hour before closing, our experience would have been more pleasant.We were repeatedly told they were closing in x minutes, although I would look at the phone and see that they were just rushing us. This happened with every employee we encountered.The two guards at the OKeeffe exhibit made us most uncomfortable. They lurked behind us and gave us warnings every three minutes that the museum was closing. We expressed that we were just there to see the OKeeffe paintings, but that did not deter them. They made it awkward when my 9 year old wanted to take pictures with her favorite artists paintings. I got the feeling they didnt appreciate a child being there. We went to go back to the OKeeffe paintings, only to be told where the exit was.I informed the gentleman that we just wanted to get one last look. He permitted us to do this. As we left, I noted that it was 4:53 and thanked him for their hospitality. He suggested we return when they werent closing. I told him we traveled a long way to get there.In the gift shop, they are closing in 5 minutes. At least this was near accurate. Credit cards only now. No problem. Another reminder of what time they closed and we left without buying anything. The previous day we had spent over $100 in gift shops. Not here.On the way out, I stepped to the side to see the exquisite gardens only to be informed that this was not the way out.Get out. We got the message. It was 5:00 and we were getting into our car in the garage. Three minutes later, they shut the main gate. Great. With regards to the exhibit itself, there were two OKeeffe pieces. It was quiet and not very welcoming, but with a nice selection and variation of pieces.We were super excited to see this museum. Happy it was free.NOT family friendly. The only place we visited that was rude in this area. We joked how we had just said how nice and polite people in Ohio are and then the Taft museum proved us wrong. Will not return.

We viewed the Antique Christmas Display at the Taft Museum recently and were intrigued by the beauty, the variety, the artistry and the historic nature/relevance of this display. It spans the time period from mid 1200’s to the mid 1900’s. The Christmas decorations hail from around the globe and represent many varied materials used in their construction. Included are complete formal holiday table settings and early feather Christmas trees. The history of Thomas Nast - a German immigrant whose illustrations of Santa in Harper’s Weekly - created and defined most everything we know about Santa today. These things include the sleigh & reindeer, his glasses and beard, his red suit and his bag full of toys. If you’re fascinated by Christmas or the Christmas Holiday Season, you’ll be completely delighted by this display! It’s a must see exhibit - just go!

Loved the rooms and the staff was so kind

Fantastic collection and lovely lighting

Organized a private group tour of current exhibit, Paris to New York. Docent gave a knowledgeable and interesting presentation. Christmas and permanent exhibits were exquisite as well.

Amazing art,amazing history.

Great little museum with a brilliant and diverse collection.The history of the house itself is worthy of the trip.Special exhibits are often very unique.Admission Free on Sundays.Dont forget to stop and eat at the Linder family cafe (make a reservation). The food is excellent.

We mainly came for a special exhibit, on Ansel Adams but we also went to the regular museum as it was included.They have some interesting art, though nothing that would be notable to the layperson. Spending on the special exhibits, I might come back in the future, but might skip the main museum.Lunch at the Cafe was good, its a small area and as expected, not a large menu but was good to have after going through the collections.

Wonderful treasure in our own backyard! Make time to visit if you have not been since your younger years...I can truly appreciate it at my age....

Wonderful museum of the brother of President William Howard Taft. Really great art and ceramics. Amazing mosaics. When we visited, there was a special event of Tiffany glass that was just gorgeous. Nice gift shop, too. The Cafe was closed by the time we got done with the museum, so I cant comment on it.

Going to their Sunday Funday is a MUST for the parent/s who once went to art museums but no longer can due to kid logistics. Not only do they have solid arts/culture/science components to every program, but it is good practice for any child to peruse the great works of art in this truly magical and historical venue!