Monarchs of the Plains
October 8, 2015 - May 1, 2016
In conjunction with the exhibit “Grasslands of Wyoming: Photographs by Michael Berman and Willy Sutton,” opening in November, this exhibition of approximately 60 paintings and sculptures drawn from the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s collection will highlight the diverse species inhabiting the plains from the 1800s to the present. In the early 1800s, millions of bison and other creatures roamed the plains that stretch from Canada to Mexico. Scheduled to appear in “Monarchs of the Plains” will be work by George Catlin, John James Audubon, Albert Bierstadt, Carl Rungius, Alexander Proctor, William R. Leigh, John Clymer and a generous selection of bison art and other work by living masters.
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Staff Picks
Through May 10, 2026Curating this exhibit has been an exercise in collaboration, which is one of our core values at the Museum. We began by asking each staff member to make a short list of some of their favorite works in the collection. Then, the curatorial team took them to see a few of those pieces. We asked the staff to look for artworks that were not already on display and would not be part of any upcoming exhibitions. A person’s taste in art is so uniquely personal and individual to who they are. This exhibition is not only an opportunity for you to get to know our staff, but it is also a chance to discover new pieces in the permanent collection—or perhaps to see old favorites in a new light.
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Two of a Kind?
Through April 26, 2026This exhibition is an exercise in comparison. It invites visitors to consider pairs of artworks, drawn primarily from the Museum’s permanent collection, and contemplate the question posed by its title: are these artworks truly “Two of a Kind?”
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