Some historians work in watercolor and oil
Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926) is one of America’s greatest artists. He lived the life he captures on canvas, creating a breathtaking historical record of Western cultures, landscapes, and wildlife. Come be inspired by his masterful works and experience the West as it really was at the C.M. Russell Museum.
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The Russell Reignited
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A robe is spread and the pipe lit for you always.
– Charles M. Russell
Meet Charlie
Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926) masterfully captured the art and soul of the American West as it was transforming before his eyes. While he fulfilled his dream of an authentic cowboy life in Montana, he was also gifting the world with an inspired visual record celebrating Indigenous culture, Western narratives, grand landscapes, and majestic wildlife scenes. While his art is considered historic, his spirit is timeless.
Exhibition Spotlights
The Artwork of Winold Reiss
In 1920, Winold Reiss made his first trip to the Blackfeet Reservation of Browning, Montana, to fulfill his long-held goal to paint Indian portraits. Although reluctant to pose for him, Reiss made it clear to the Blackfeet that he wanted to help future generations remember the greatness of the Blackfeet Nation. Visit the C.M. Russell Museum this summer to see a selection of portraits of the Blackfeet Nation that Reiss produced in his lifetime.
CHARLES M. RUSSELL: THE LEGACY
Charles M. Russell: The Legacy of America’s Cowboy Artist, celebrates the C.M. Russell Museum’s extensive permanent collection of Russell oil paintings, watercolors, bronzes, clay models, illustrated letters, pen-and-ink drawings, and published illustrations showcasing the astonishing depth and range of Charles M. Russell (1864–1926).
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“Charlie and Me… We Run Together Fine” by Joe De Yong
Introduction By Dr. Larry Len Peterson Charlie and Nancy Russell considered Joe De Yong (1894-1975) the son they never had.
The Russell Reignited – High, Wide, and Handsome
Lot 139: Charles M. Russell (1864-1926), High, Wide, and Handsome [Montana Show Rider], 1919, Watercolor, gouache, pencil on
Remembering Russell’s West: Friend Dixon
Introduction from Dr. Larry Len Peterson One would be hard pressed to select another Western American artist who was as
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Hours
Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Museum is closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Winter Holiday (the museum is closed at 2 p.m. on December 24 and will be closed until we reopen to the public at 10 am on January 6), Easter.
Rates
- Adults: $14
- Seniors (age 60+): $11
- Veterans: $11
- Scheduled Tour Groups: $11
- Students: $4
- Age 5 and under: Free
- Active Military and their family members: Free