A visit to the Taft Museum of Art is a unique experience. The Taft Museum of Art is one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in 1820, the Taft is home to an extensive art collection that includes European and American master paintings, Chinese porcelains, and European decorative arts. The Tafts’ distinguished collections are displayed in the Federal villa, which stands as one of the finest small art museums in the nation. See major works by Rembrandt, Hals, Goya, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Turner, Ingres, Whistler, and Sargent, as well as the greatest Gothic ivory sculpture in America. Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.—5 p.m. The Taft is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Members, youth (18 and under), and active military are always FREE!