Channel your inner Charlie in the very studio where Russell created many of his most iconic works. In this special summer series, participants will draw from carefully curated Western objects and, on select evenings, a live model – offering a rare opportunity to work in an inspiring historic space.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Please contact Austin Haney at ahaney@cmrussell.org or 406-604-4764 to reserve your spot.

This free series meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month throughout the summer. Donations are welcome in support of programming.

Beyond the Vault: Staff Picks and Perspectives with Geoff Stocking

What happens when the people who care for a collection get to curate it? Beyond the Vault brings forward a selection of contemporary and non-Russell historic works chosen by museum staff, offering a fresh look at pieces that don’t always take center stage.

This event is free and open to the public.

Channel your inner Charlie in the very studio where Russell created many of his most iconic works. In this special summer series, participants will draw from carefully curated Western objects and, on select evenings, a live model – offering a rare opportunity to work in an inspiring historic space.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Please contact Austin Haney at ahaney@cmrussell.org or 406-604-4764 to reserve your spot.

This free series meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month throughout the summer. Donations are welcome in support of programming.

Director’s Choice with Duane Braaten

Join Executive Director Duane Braaten for a look at some of his favorite works in the collection, along with stories and insights from his time at the museum.

This event is free and open to the public.

Charlie Russell’s Indians’ Art: Painted Horses, Painted Robes, and Painted Cliffs with Dr. Jim Keyser, American Rock Art Research Association.

Explore how Indigenous rock art appears in the work of Charles M. Russell. Dr. Keyser will examine what Russell captured accurately, where he missed the mark, and the real-world sites that may have inspired his imagery.

This event is free and open to the public.

Featuring illustrations from A River Runs Through It, Home Waters, and Big Two-Hearted River, this tour explores how a sense of place, memory, and personal connection shape art and storytelling.

In honor of Stampede season, revisit the effort to reunite Charles M. Russell’s 1919 Stampede Exhibition in Calgary, exploring logistic, challenges, and international collaboration behind it.

Explore the deep relationship between Indigenous Peoples and bison, and the artistic and cultural traditions that grew from those connections.

Saddles an Spurs is back! This free, festive, family-friendly favorite fills the museum campus with a full day of art, food, and summer celebration. Enjoy local food trucks, hands-on art activities for all ages, and free admission to the Museum throughout the day. Bring the whole family, and join us for a lively celebration of the West-Russell-style.

A closer look at Charles M. Russell’s sketch work, offering insight into his process and the foundations of his larger pieces.

For ages 8 – 13. Four-day art and history camp at the C.M. Russell Museum with hands-on projects, games, crafts, and snacks inspired by Charles M. Russell. Campers bring lunch, snacks provided. Please email Austin Haney at ahaney@cmrussell.org or call 406-604-4764 to register.

Examine several of Russell’s masterworks and the Montana history that inspired them.

Join the artist for an in-depth look at Unsettled Lands, including her background, creative process, and the themes shaping her work. This conversation considers how landscape, masculinity, and myth continue to evolve in the contemporary West. This event is free and open to the public.

The Ranger, the Cook, and the Hole in the Sky by Norman Maclean. This event is free and open to all book lovers. Come be apart of the conversation. No registration is needed!

Discover often-overlooked works in unexpected places and the artists who shaped Montana’s creative landscape.

A sendoff for the Adams exhibition with behind-the-scenes insights into how it came together, along with a look at a few standout works.

Following strong interest in the Log Studio, this session takes a closer look at the restoration and reinterpretation of the Russell Home, including decisions and research guiding the project.

An intimate look at the life and work of one of Montana’s notable western artists, shared by his grandson, Steve Seltzer.

For over a century, Charles M. Russell has been closely associated with his iconic sash. This talk explores the history of the Metis Nation, their connections to Montana, and the cultural significance of the sash through the perspective of a master weaver.

This event is free and open to all book lovers. Come be part of the conversation. No registration needed!