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Jackson Collects: Wild Selections from Private Collections

October 28, 2017 - May 6, 2018

This exhibit brings in rarely seen work from private collections, giving visitors a sense of the amazing artwork in existence right here in our valley. Approximately 20 works are featured, including wildlife and landscape scenes. Complementing the borrowed artwork are recent gifts and promised gifts, which will help us talk about how the Museum builds its own collection. A painting by Robert Bateman entitled Harris Hawks (a promised gift to the museum) – is featured.

Robert Bateman (Canadian, b. 1930), "Harris Hawks and Old Saguaro," 2003. Acrylic on canvas. 60 x 60 inches. Promised Gift, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Robert Bateman.
Bierstadt Prong-Horn Antelope
Albert Bierstadt (American, b. German, 1830 – 1902), "Prong-Horned Antelope," c. 1865. Oil on canvas. 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches. Gift of the Stonehollow Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Kuhnert Tiger
Wilhelm Kuhnert (American, born Germany, 1865-1926), "Tiger am Dschungelbach," c. 1910. Oil on canvas. 25 x 42 3/4 inches. Collection of Joffa and Bill Kerr.
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Art in Motion: Kinetic Sculpture with Ivan Iler

Through October 4, 2026

“Art in Motion: Kinetic Sculpture with Ivan Iler” is a an exhibition that will activate both the indoor and outdoor Museum spaces, bringing movement, engineering, and imagination together through large-scale kinetic sculpture.

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Western Visions® 2026

Through September 27, 2026

Western Visions® is the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s largest and longest-running fundraiser and is one of the signature events of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival.

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"I have been to Europe multiple times—studied art in so many places—never saw anything so fantastic as this! Stunning and jaw-dropping, thank you!"
— Maggie A.
"Thank you for this glorious dedication to our "wild" life and human connection. Moving, emotional, and informative, with beauty within it all. "
— Lynne R.
"Architecturally stunning, thoughtful, interesting, educational, superb art and exhibits. A memorable experience. Thank you!"
— Susan B.
"I've never seen anything like this and I'm grateful to have stopped by. The extinct bird display nearly made me cry with the bird calls. Beautiful!!! "
— Marley S.
"This museum was so intimate and inspiring. As a former art teacher, the children's center made me want to have a classroom again!"
— Ellan M.
"Thank you for making this stop fun for my five kids. It kept them engaged, which allowed me to enjoy looking too!"
— Katie V.
"Super cool experience, I enjoyed the paintings and the thick paint textures! It made me feel like I was immersed in the natural environment!"
— Carmel G.
"BEST Museum I've ever been to! The hands on and special spaces for children were amazing and drew young people of all ages! Great job!"
— Judy G.