National Museum of Wildlife Art

We kind of stumbled onto the museum, but it was a great find. It's on the edge of Jackson on the way to the airport. There are a number of indoor and outdoor wildlife sculptures as well as a number of original oils. There is also a children's discovery area, and a very nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely worth a stop if you are visiting Jackson.

I made a special visit for the Great Elephant Migration traveling exhibit. It was awesome! Brilliant idea to promote awareness of Indian elephants and the invasive plant Lantana camara that is destroying their habitat. The museum is wonderful and certainly worth the trip if you are in or near Jackson Hole.

This is a great museum. It has a very good collection of wild art and splendid views of the valley.

Went there for the Great Elephant Migration display and loved it! The displays inside of wildlife art were great and they had rooms set up for kids also. The staff was very friendly also.

Lots of cool things to see, there is some amazing sculptures spread around the property. There is also some absolutely adorable artwork there too!

This place was a wonderful addition to our time in the Jackson area! The quality and diversity of exhibits were a surprise and greatly appreciated by our group. Thank you!!

This museum was really nice and the atmosphere was very calming and relaxing. I loved all the statues and the art was beautiful and very unique! Would definitely recommend.

A good museum to stop by to visit the sculptures on ground and visit the museum store. For visiting the art collection , please go if you are an enthusiast, else the $18 adult admission fee may seem steep. The lunch at Palate restaurant was good

We stumbled upon this museum after a day in the Tetons. We have four kids 8 and under and were pleasantly surprised at how fun and educational the museum was. The staff was so friendly and the kids got to participate in a scavenger hunt. We ended up spending an hour in the children's wing!

This museum combines two of my loves - art and animals. It is a beautiful museum that is located on top of a hill in a pretty area near the National Elk Refuge. National Museum of Wildlife Art was established in 1987 and has over 5,000 paintings and sculptures of wild animals. Most of the paintings here are by Carl Rungius with other works by Bob Kuhn, John James Audubon, George Catlin and Georgia O'Keeffe. I love walking around outside the museum and checking out the sculptures on the Sculpture Trail. That part is free and open to the public. I spent a few hours walking around the museum on my first visit here. They have a really nice collection of art. The museum also has a gift shop, a library and a children's discovery gallery. After my day of looking at art, I grabbed lunch at their Palate restaurant on the main level. It has good food with beautiful views of the surrounding area. The National Museum of Wildlife Art is just a couple miles north of Jackson and makes for a nice relaxing afternoon if you are nearby. It really makes you appreciate the wildlife you see in person in nearby Grand Teton National Park.

This was amazing! I thought I would do a quick drop in and an hour would be enough! Needed at least twice that long and I loved every second! If I had. Chance to do it again I'd bring a picnic to enjoy the amazing view before or after the visit.

Wasn't familiar with the genre of wildlife art but learned a lot and enjoyed my visit. The didactics were very inclusive of Native American populations. Big name artists including Thomas Moran and Rosa Bonheur.

Torn your ACL so skiing is not an option? Come. Here. Wonderful exhibits. Learned a ton about wolves. And, you can see the antelope!

Great wildlife museum Wish I had tried the restaurant on site Cool information packed museum

I'd noticed the National Museum of Wildlife Art on my first trip to Jackson, but wasn't able to stop by then. Nate and I had some time to spare before needing to be at the airport, so we decided to visit. It's right on the way to the airport from Jackson, so it's a nice quick stop. At only $17 per person for admission, it was worth it for me. The galleries were nicely curated and had placards with information about the artists and thought-provoking questions about some pieces. I especially enjoyed the works by Kuhnert (the African Lions painting was my favorite) and Rungius - the Lake O'Hara painting is gorgeous! There were very few interactive elements at this museum, but it was fun to see so many awesome works up close. There is a sculpture walk outside, but we only saw a couple of them since it was pretty warm out. There's an on site restaurant with limited hours and a small gift shop. Plenty of parking and it wasn't busy when we were there.

While visiting Jackson, we stopped in a few art galleries, and then this came on our radar. The museum has a plethora of styles, artists, and topics. It's a great place for families to learn and grow in their appreciation of American Wifelife and Wildlife Art & Artists.

The National Museum of Wildlife overlooks the elk reserve and is just a few minutes outside of downtown. It is not a huge museum but has some cool animal paintings and sculptures. They also had a film room where they showed an interview with one of the featured artists. There is an on-site cafe that overlooks the elk reserve.

Lovely little wildlife museum focused on oils, bronze and the American west wildlife. We enjoyed our visit in about 1.5 hours with our two and four year old and were charmed by their kids play/discovery area. We wished there were more contemporary art on display!

We decided to visit this museum when the rain made the thought of hiking less appealing. I loved it! The art is stunning. It features art primarily of local wildlife but there are also some exotic animals such as tigers and elephants. Art ranges in styles and age. I especially enjoyed the special exhibit of local artists' work. The mountain sheep were a highlight. Despite the rain, we did a quick tour of the outdoor sculpture garden. With a backdrop of the valley and the Tetons, the art is even better. A definite must visit.

I thought this was a beautiful museum with great artwork. We enjoyed seeing all the art and there are cool sculptures outside as well. There is a small cafe at this museum that tends to be busy. There is a parking lot.

We really enjoyed our visit. Some works are very fine others not so much. We heard a talk on Thomas Moran while there, very good! We're members of the Buffalo bill Cody center in Cody and that membership got us in for "free". I especially loved Thomas Mangelson's photo series on Bear #399. Nice cafe attached. Beautiful scenic view of the National Elk Refuge.

Amazing collection, gorgeous architecture, breathtaking views! If you have some time while in Jackson, this is an amazing museum just outside of town and also near the airport.

Wonderful! Perfect size to experience a restful time from hiking! Don't miss Palate, the food was spectacular.

A building designed to fit its surroundings. The stone structure itself is 2 stories built into the side of the hill it's on. Parking is easy and free. Upon entering we were on the second level in a large, light and airy atrium and you can use an elevator or lovely curved staircase to go to the first level. We anticipated staying about 90 min but were there more than 2 1/2 hrs. An interesting aspect was the notes on all the pieces. Graphic symbols were used to highlight whether the piece was of cultural, historical, artistic (or some combination) significance. Notes were easy to read and understand but we found so many of the works beautiful without knowing more. The range or artists was even larger than we anticipated and the art included sculpture as well as various styles and types of work. A special exhibit of endangered wildlife by Andy Warhol was displayed. It's his inimitable style but we were surprised he'd done such a collection and were intrigued by the story behind it. Another special exhibit of lego portraits by an Asian artist was hanging opposite it. In addition, there was a wide variety of pieces done by local artists and those attending the museum were encouraged to submit a vote for the one they liked best. Surprisingly, in spite of the large number of submissions, my husband and I decided on the same one. We had already eaten an early lunch but the cafe looked inviting. The gift shop had quite a selection of reproductions as well. Strongly encourage checking out this truly wonderful place!

We visited here on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, on a break from the Grand Teton National Park. This museum boasts more than 550 wildlife artists, including painters, sculptors, and photographers. More than 5,000 works of art are displayed inside and outside the museum. Founded in 1987, by a large donation of wildlife art by Joffa and Bill Kerr. This donation is displayed in the JKM gallery. This 51,000 square foot museum houses 12 distinct galleries. My wife and I particularly enjoyed the King Gallery, Changing Visions Gallery (with photos of the Wyoming native sage grouse), the Greene Pathways Gallery with works by Robert Bateman, the Rungius Gallery featuring Carl Rungius's paintings (considered to be the Old Master of North American wildlife art), the JKM Gallery spanning three centuries of wildlife art from all over the world, and the Kuhn Gallery dedicated to wildlife conservation. I have attached photos of some of my favorite art pieces from the museum. The museum allows photography without flash. They are open 9-5 daily from May through October and open 9-5 Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11-5 on Sundays and closed Mondays from November through April. The use of firearms, bear spray, tobacco products, or e-cigarettes are prohibited in the museum. No food or drink are permitted in the galleries or gift shop. Adult tickets are a reasonable $15 each. Plan to spend at least three hours if you want to do this museum justice. I highly recommend visiting here if you like wildlife and art.

A most amazing place! Very well done! I now know what it should look like with no budget to keep! Incredible works- very well laid out. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a must do when in Jackson Hole!

I spent 3 hours here, unnecesary, but I had to check out of my hotel at 10 am, and my plane doesn't leave till 6 pm. I took my time, reading many of the descriptions, and spent 1 hour just sitting in the coffee shop drinking 1 Coke. I had strangers take photos of me with the sculptures out in the snow. I tell you, I felt very sad, looking at the beautiful pictures of the wildlife in their natural setting, because almost all these animals are nearly extinct, There are very very few of them left, because of the greed and lack of respect of humans, of these animals who in most cases, were "there" before white man. Shooting the buffalo for "target practice", or just for "something to do", while riding the train across the plains, for example. ANIMALS AND ENVIRONMENT HAVE NO DEFENSE AGAINST HUMANS' WILL IMPOSED UPON THEM. And so these bison, wolves, elk, birds are hardly with us now, so soak up their presence as they once were, in the artwork in this museum.

The exterior of the museum provides a preview of what's to come, showcasing impressive bronze sculptures of the wildlife you may have just seen in grand Teton or Yellowstone. The galleries are a nice combination of your sweeping Hudson River school landscapes, unusual modern interpretations, videos, sculptures, sketches, photographs and prints. Just a wide variety of wildlife art. The thing that I feel really distinguishes this museum is the presence of many interactive components. There's a fun childrens corner where kids can explore puppets, costumes, create sketches, etc. but there are also small touches here and there throughout the museum where adults too are invited to make thumbnail sketches or digital watercolors. There's also lots of seating which is appreciated after days of hiking :)

This is a great side dish to your Jackson vacation. Not far from town with some excellent exhibits.

A must see in Jackson Hole -- their current exhibition about wolves of Yellowstone is what was most important for our visit -- as we then went to Yellowstone National Park -- helped us understand the situation with wolf reintroduction from Canada's arctic back in 1995 The permanent collection is very large and all encompassing -- some paintings go back to early 1600's (Europe) -- many of the famous classic American artists we've all heard of featured. It's worth an afternoon to get an overview of both the local area , Wyoming and American West

We visited as part of a tour. If we were on our own, driving into Jackson, I never would have stopped. This is an amazing art museum that specializes (obviously, by its title) in Wildlife Art. We enjoyed the presentation by a knowledgeable docent.

Stopped on my way to the airport and wish I had more time here, So great inside and out.

A very good and classy exhibit. The paintings were all very focused on wonderful wildlife, is family friendly.

We LOVED our visit through this museum! A couple of hours well-spent to wander through very impressive art and a walk through history. Sculpture as well as painting, and a trail to enjoy outdoor installations as well. Situated on beautiful property overlooking the Elk Refuge. Definitely worth a go!

I've been coming here for years. A lot has changed since I was a kid, some better and some not so better. For the most part I love this museum and the architecture of the building and surrounding sculptures alone make it a beautiful and serene little break from town. Some of my favorite things: some of the art here is the best in the world in wildlife (and some landscape) art. They have Robert Bateman, Thomas Moran, Georgia O'Keeffe and so much more. They also have educational programs for kids which have grown over the years. That makes me really happy. My daughter (5) loved these areas that are interactive and charming. They have a theater and gift shop, and a new exhibit every time I come, sometimes two or three, with permanent exhibits as well. I did t do a National Geographic workshop here a handful of years ago so there are always a lot of little workshops and lectures going on which is terrific. They are involved with local environmental and community efforts. What I didn't care for: the current temporary exhibits have pink paper museum labels. They looks super tacky and don't fit with the organic and earthy artwork. Imagine beautiful paintings and frames with hot pink paper labels. It was most peculiar. This was in two rooms. The permanent exhibits have done much better with labeling so maybe this is a new curator, idk. Another thing that is disappointing is the restaurant. Not sure when they changed ownership but the old one has some vegan options and this one definitely doesn't. Since vegan dining is growing in popularity and this museum has global appeal they need to do something about that. I was also sad to see the giant bison painted by Bateman be moved to a cramped corner and replaced by a pop art owl that looked like the art in downtown tourist shops. The bison is painted in a manner that it looks amazing close and very far away, and you need that space-- like the original long hall-- to really catch that. There was a beautiful dark blue swan painting I miss too but I know they rotate their art a lot. Just please treasure it.

This is a must-see while in Jackson! The pictures, sculptures and displays are well curated and certainly worth some time. We spent a little over an hour before our flight to return home and will definitely visit again when we are back in Jackson. In particular, the National Geographic photo displays were stunning!

We decided to check this place out on a rainy day in Jackson, and I am glad we did. It's $14 to get in, and it was definitely worth it. There's an app you can download, on the free wifi, to hear more about some of the art, which have a green little sticker near them. I definitely recommend it for the Carl runguis collection. My favorite collection was the National Geographic PhotoArk that has portraits of endangered wildlife. Beautiful photos that show some personality of the animals. The fun surprise at the end was a gallery with several posters for the National Parks based on 14 originally created ones in the 20th century.

Great place to visit when the weather will not cooperate. The moose fountain in the entry is awesome.

Great little museum. Cheap entry cost. In front is a small restaurant with good food. The totem pole was also cool. The paintings and sculptures were the best.

A must visit when coming to Jackson Hole. The museum looks unassuming, and yet architecturally impressive. The permanent displays are truly some of the best wildlife art in the world, and they continuously bring innovative exhibits. The sculptures throughout are beautiful and compliment the breathtaking landscape.

What a beautiful wildlife museum! The building itself blends perfectly with the environment and overlooks the National Elk Refuge. A number of wildlife sculptures are scattered all around the area, featuring elks, bears, eagles, mountain lions and other wildlife. The museum develops in multiple themed rooms with paintings, photographs, sculptures, memorabilia of the pioneer artists who first captured the wildlife in painting and photographs. One of my favorite features was the timeline in every room that put the various information in context with other historical events. Right after the entrance there's a children gallery where kids can do fun activities related to the wildlife. You can also download a free app that can guide you through the museum with additional info and narration. I thought the museum would be mainly focused on the wildlife of the area and maybe Yellowstone, but it actually encompasses all wildlife worldwide. If you're in Jackson you should not miss this stop!

Amazing statues! Stunning location perched over the highway up top in a gorgeous stone immense building. What a beautiful place inside and out. For a small fee of $15 per person you will be thoroughly engaged. Tremendous, expansive collection. Sculpture, History, Oil on Canvas, everything you can imagine. A DEFINITE YES, if you are in the area.

Take the time to stop, enjoy the views and experience this vast collection of paintings, sculpture and outstanding pictures. The setting shows the passion of the museum and its donors, a well thought out museum with captivating architecture and landscape. Inside take the time and read about these gifted individuals from America and Europe......What a great experience!

5 rating is for the special Mangelsen exhibit. That made the visit worth it otherwise I may have given my visit a 3 star. The Mangelsen exhibit comes with a delightful description of each piece. The 60 minute episode about Mangelsen was entertaining and educational.

What a gem of a museum. The museum is a couple miles off the main town of Jackson . Admission is only $12 and parking is free. The museum is located in the mountainside up a steep drive. The outside area is filled with magnificent bronzes and beautiful flowers . The inside of the museum was smaller than I expected , so one could see everything in about an hour. There is a drawing area for kids, classroom for lectures, a library, restaurant , gift shop , and outside exploring areas. I was very impressed by the quality of the artwork, hence all of my pictures. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area !

Here on Jackson on holiday. Came here on a recommendation and glad we did. Great venue, art inside and out. The bronze art and the paintings are worth the time and the trip here. Every exhibit is interesting and enjoyable.

The National Museum of Wildlife Art was a true highlight of our trip to Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons. It is a unique and wonderful celebration of our wildlife. The sculptures outside this museum are a handsome foreshadowing of what's to come. I had read about Andy Warhol's Endangered Species series that would be displayed here, and when we planned this trip, I so looked forward to seeing his works. They were amazing, but I was blown away by the other artists who so aptly depicted the beauty of our wildlife. When you look into the eyes of Chief the proud bison painted by Robert Bateman, you will be moved. Peter Gerakaris' Caravan (Owl) is captivating. There is a beautiful display of hummingbirds in John Gould's Iridescence. Bob Kuhn's paintings put you there in the wild. A visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art is a must for anyone who cherishes animals.

Absolutely loved the restaurant inside the museum (Palate?)! Felt very comfortable with Covid response: took our temperature (no contact) before we could enter the museum, asked us to wear masks, asked us to use the hand sanitizer while they watched us, plexiglass up in front of the payment counter, contactless menu (you scan the code with your phone's camera and their menu pops up). My only problem was the artists were largely white males and while I realize that is a lot of who was able to spend their life painting in the early days, with a little more attention to finding other artists they could feature more women and POC (found only one painting by a woman). The display devoted to Native American pottery had modern reproductions included... it's only ONE display case and they can't fill it with actual Native American pottery? We came back just to eat at the restaurant again as it overlooks the Elk Preserve and we could eat outside and it is a hidden gem (not busy!) unlike every other restaurant inside Jackson proper.

Awesome experience. Exhibits are superb. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Knowing little about this museum until we rolled into Jackson for a two and a half day stay to visit Teton National Park, we decided we'd invest an hour here. Three and a half hours after we walked in we left, wishing we had more time. Here's a tip: make sure you take time to see the wonderful art collection and stunning setting here, including enough time for coffee and a nosh on the lovely outdoor patio for the Rising Sage museum cafe. SETTING / STRUCTURE Looking like a stone ruin and built into the side of East Gros Ventre Butte overlooking the National Elk Refuge, this 50,000 plus square foot structure was built in 1991 but looks as if it has been there much longer. The outdoor setting is spectacular with the view across the refuge. FEES Worth every penny of the entry fee. Adults under sixty $12, Adults over sixty, $10, Children over five $5, Children under five $0. Fee allows return entry in the same day. Closed on Christmas Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. FREE TO SEE If you're not willing to pay the fee to see the museum collections, the sculpture trail is free and you can also enter the building to the museum lobby to see the displays there, enjoy the Rising Sage Cafe which has indoor space and wonderful outdoor seating, clean spacious bathrooms (a plus), and visit the gift shop. ACCESSIBILITY Seamlessly universally accessible from parking through the door. An elevator at the entry level will take you to the museum level. The sculpture trail in front is paved. MUSEUM COLLECTIONS The museum started in downtown Jackson in 1987 when wealthy philanthropist William Kerr (of Kerr-McGee) and his wife seeded it with works from their own collection. Works were added from others, funding was raised and the museum opened in its' current location in 1991. In 2008 a public lands bill signed by then President George W. Bush included in it National Museum recognition here. The museum now has wildlife art dating back to 2500 BC to present day and over 5,000 works in the collection catalog with roughly 550 artists represented across mediums including bronze sculptures and oils and textiles. One of the extensive collection by Carl Rungius, an oil of a black bear was one of my favorites along with a 1927 piece by Maynard Dixon of wild horses in Nevada. Bronze sculptures are numerous inside and out. Inside included one of wild horses by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mt. Rushmore figures, and was my husband's favorite if he had to choose one of all the treasures here. There are artists as diverse as Warhol, who did an endangered species collection of which the museum has four and about which I knew nothing until this visit. In an example of how cleverly installed are the works, the Warhol pieces share space in a room with works by John James Audobon. Another visitor commented that she was surprised by the "gruesomeness" of the Audobon art, that is predators attacking prey. She said it made her think of it in a way she had not before. Which it seems to me is one of the highlights of the museum for how the art has been curated and installed. It gives you space to really see the work and reflect and think and learn. Also included in the museum's displays for a limited time a collection of National Geographic outdoor photographs installed in the hallway between the Members Lounge and main lobby. Don't miss them. LOST BIRDS In serendipitous timing on the day of our visit the museum was having a sneak preview unveiling for Lost Bird sculptures on special outdoor display into August of this year. Sculptor Todd McGrain, artist in residence at Cornell Orinthology, gave a heart tugging and also humorous presentation on how he came to be drawn to memorializing the five birds lost to extinction in modern times; the Passenger Pigeon, the Carolina Parakeet, the Labrador Duck, the Great Auk, and the Heath Hen. This sculpture group, which are the second castings, will travel round the US for display. The first casting of each sculpture was installed at the sight of the last known extinct bird and there is a documentary on the artist's work to get permission to install each original. I recommend it. THIS N THAT: 1) BENEFACTORS: Worth a pause to appreciate that without the beneficence of wealthy folks like the Kerr's and others there are many treasures of art that would never be viewable by we mere mortals. At a time when it is on trend to bash folks who are wealthy, it is worth keeping that in mind. And in fact, but for Laurence Rockefeller it is unarguable that a good portion of what is now Teton National Park would not have been saved to become such. But that's another review! 2) HANDS ON: There is a great Children's Discovery Center in the museum. For visitors of all ages, there is a section in the museum where you can try your hand at drawing art yourself. 3) MEMBERS LOUNGE: Sign outside said public welcome so we went in. Great space and views. See it.

This museum was unexpectedly awesome! A multitude of famous artists and not so famous artists which were A wonderful mix.Afterwards, we ate at the little restaurant which was also unique and wonderful. I highly recommend

Excellent facility and restaurant. Are lunch at Pallette and perused the outdoor and lobby sculptures and artwork- lunch was excellent (except for melon soup which had an unpleasant bitter- baby vomit taste element to it) and the patio was great, and lobby and facility were excellent.

Most amazing collection of N. American wildlife art I have ever seem. Amazing variety of animals and stunning artistic quality. The museum is nicely laid out and includes a restaurant and gift shop.

I was throughly impressed with this museum. After reading previous reviews, I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The museum 'lobby' is breathtaking, and the architecture of the building is also quite different. The museum is a good size, and has a large amount and variety of paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Admission wasn't too much, especially because of discounts for juniors and seniors. With admission, you'll also be given a device that gives a virtual tour of the museum. For kids, there is an activity area, which would easily keep them occupied, and in addition, there is a café and gift shop. The view from the museum is gorgeous, and there is seating on a deck. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the area.

After a snowmobile adventure and a day of hard skiing my elderly body was ready for a break. A friend and I headed to the museum and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Every aspect of this nonprofit facility showed well with all of the artwork on display. From the static exhibits to the rotating exhibit hall, the sculptures, the photography, the paintings and the history all offered The wildlife enthusiast something to enjoy.

This is well worth the very reasonable ticket price. The art ranged from Andy Warhol animal prints to landscapes and sculpture. The view from the patio is also a treat.

Total rip off ! The town paper says " free admission" But when you drive out its " for locals only" If it were free I'm sure they would get more donations Tourist Trap !!