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Capturing the West: Joseph Henry Sharp and Edward S. Curtis
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, photography was a relatively new form of art medium and was primarily used for documentation.
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).
A Collector’s Vision
Every collector has a unique way of acquiring and collecting art.
Expedition West: A Journey on the Upper Missouri 1832-1834 Prints by Karl Bodmer
Lewis and Clark were not the only ones to make history by exploring the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.
The Bison: American Icon
The Bison: American Icon, Heart of Plains Indian Culture features more than 1,000 Northern Plains Indian artifacts such as clothing, regalia, tools, Bison Exhibit and weapons, as well as works of art highlighting Northern Plains Indian culture.
The Josephine Trigg Collection
Charles Russell and Albert Trigg first met in Great Falls in 1891, when both were relative newcomers to the city.
Firearms, Technology and the American West
The new exhibition, Firearms, Technology, and the American West, will explore how the evolution of firearms design, technology, and function opened the door for firearms to be used for self-defense, hunting, and sport shooting on a much larger scale than ever before, impacting the lives and livelihoods of those on the western frontier.
O.C. Seltzer : From the Mountain to the Prairie
Like so many before him, Olaf Carl Seltzer (1877-1957) was not born to the American West, but became defined by it.
Tales from the Saddle: Come Ride Along
There are many reasons why Charles M. Russell made Montana his home.
Russell House and Studio
While Russell’s works appear in collections throughout the United States, the C.M. Russell Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with Charlie as an artist, husband, and friend.
Russell Riders Sculpture Garden
Launched in July 2012 by the Charlie Russell Riders organization, the museum’s sculpture garden contains six major bronzes representing western wildlife.