History of the Taft Museum of Art

The Taft Museum of Art has been at the center of American history since it was a foursquare home back in the 1800s, to the museum it is today.
Published: Jan. 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM EST

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Taft Museum of Art has been at the center of American history since it was a foursquare home back in the 1800s, to the museum it is today.

In 1976, the Taft Museum of Art’s historic house and the Duncanson murals inside the house both received National Historic Landmark status, signifying their role in Cincinnati and America’s history.

FOX19 NOW’s Philip Krinsky has the story in this We the People segment.

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