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Carl Rungius Gallery National Museum of Wildlife Art

The Museum preserves and exhibits the largest public collection Carl Rungius’ work in the United States. Widely regarded as the preeminent painter of North American wildlife, Carl Rungius began his career in Wyoming, not far from the Museum’s location. Later in life, he spent the majority of his summers in Banff, Alberta, painting the vast Canadian Rockies and plentiful populations of big horn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly bears, and moose.

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Carl Rungius Gallery National Museum of Wildlife Art
One of America's most noted wildlife artists, Carl Rungius usually worked in plein air or directly from nature.
Carl Rungius (Germany, 1869 – 1959), In His Prime, c. 1940. Oil on canvas. 30 x 40 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Carl Rungius.
Carl Rungius (Germany, 1869 – 1959), Lake O’Hara, c. 1935. Oil on canvas. 40 x 50 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Carl Rungius.
Carl Rungius (Germany, 1869 – 1959), Wyoming Sage, 1902. Oil on canvas. 26 x 46 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Carl Rungius.
Carl Rungius (Germany, 1869 –1959), Northern King, 1926. Oil on canvas. 42 x 60 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Carl Rungius.
Carl Rungius (Germany, 1869 – 1959), The Humpback, c. 1945. Oil on canvas. 30 x 40 inches. Edwina H. F. Cox, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Carl Rungius.
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The Great Elephant Migration

Through June 20, 2025

The Great Elephant Migration is a global fundraising adventure to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race, to share space. This one-year campaign, that launched in July 2024 in Newport, RI, will see 100 magnificent Indian elephants migrate across the USA to share their coexistence story with the world. The elephants will be coming to Jackson in June of 2025.

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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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"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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"Not only was the museum interesting, the all gender bathroom was great. Thank you for thinking about LGBTQ and disabled people!"
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