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Fight or Flight

January 24, 2015 - August 29, 2015

From imagined battles between tigers and antelope by Antoine-Louis Barye to running pronghorn by Bob Kuhn, this exhibition explores animal instincts via animal paintings, prints, and sculptures from the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s permanent collection – and presents an opportunity to look at theories of animal instinct and the techniques used by artists to convey motion.

STRETCHING CANADA GOOSE 1983, Oil on Board ROBERT BATEMAN Canada, 1930 -
Robert F. Kuhn, Cruisin’ 1980. Acrylic on Board. National Museum of Wildlife Art Collection. © Estate of Robert F. Kuhn.
Eadweard Muybridge, Buffalo walking, 1887. Silver Gelatin photograph on linen steel-plate paper. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Carl Brenders, Without Warning, 1998. Gouache and Watercolor on Illustration Board. Gift of Jim and Maggie Hunt, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Carl Brenders.
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Prismatic Menagerie: Origami-Inspired Sculptures by Hacer

Through May 31, 2026

We are adding a bold pop of color to the Cache corridor this summer! Take a wander on the wild side and explore the Prismatic Menagerie from the National Museum of Wildlife Art to Center for the Arts—it’s a straight shot down Cache/Hwy 89. With five bold origami-inspired sculptures, this exciting outdoor exhibition brings Hacer’s work to Jackson Hole through a collaboration between two of Jackson’s impactful art institutions.

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Exploring Wildlife Art

Long Term Installation

Featuring old favorites and never-before-seen acquisitions, this new gallery layout explores humanity’s relationship with wildlife via the art of nature.

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"Phenomenal gallery! Exquisitely curated! Must-see highlight of our trip. P.S. Lunch was also delicious!"
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"Amazing collection of art. This is truly a special place!"
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"Love the variety of art, the historic documentation, and how attitudes changed and developed about wilderness and wildlife. Plus, wonderful interactive areas!"
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