Exciting News!
Starting in September, our museum will be open
until 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl,
you’ll have more itme to explore our incredible exhibits.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Join us in welcoming Chris Warden, the
C.M. Russell Museum’s new Executive Director
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
5–6 p.m.
Continue the evening with cowboy music and authentic storytelling by Philip Page. Philip Page, a talented singer, songwriter, working cowboy, and saddlemaker from Dillon, Montana, will share captivating stories and music that reflect Montana’s rich history. His performance aims to inspire a sense of humanity and encourage proper stewardship of Montana.
6–7 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Community Read
Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.
In partnership with the Great Falls Public Library, we invite you to the C.M. Russell Museum to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day with us! For this Community Read, we’ll be discussing Behind Every Man: The Story of Nancy Cooper Russell by Joan Stauffer, exploring what it meant to be a good neighbor to both Nancy and Charlie Russell.
Books are available for check out at the Great Falls Public Library or for purchase at the C.M. Russell Museum gift shop.
October 5, 2024
through
November 9, 2024
The class aims to create educational opportunities for adults in our community interested in photography. It will cover a wide range of information, including the basics of digital photography, shooting with various camera options, composition, structure, and color vs. black and white photography, film photography, darkrooms, printing types (silver gelatin, platinum, tintype, cyanotype), night photography, photoshop, and photographic history of the West. The class will provide practical skills in photography, utilizing a hybrid structure of photography education and instructor/peer review of the participant’s work.
October 5, 2024
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gibson Room Mansfield Theater
We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between our museum and the Great Falls Symphony! This collaboration aims to enrich the cultural experiences of our community by combining the visual and auditory arts in unique and engaging way.
To celebrate this partnership, we will host an exclusive reception for our museum members who are also symphony ticket holders. This event will be a perfect opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine and creative, small bite desserts while mingling with fellow art and music enthusiasts before heading into the symphony’s performance.
If you would like to purchase tickets for the symphony’s performance of Rodeo, please visit their official website: Great Falls Symphony.
To RSVP for the member reception, please email Nola at nbingham@cmrussell.org. We look forward to seeing you there.
March 20-22, 2025
The Russell Auction is an annual art auction held in Great Falls, Montana. This event is one of the premier Western art auctions in the United States, attracting collectors, art enthusiasts, and Western art aficionados from around the country.
Proceeds from the auction benefit the
C.M. Russell Museum, which is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the art and legacy of
Charles M. Russell.