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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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Impact and Entanglement: Three Video Works by Christina Seely

Through January 3, 2027

For almost two decades, Christina Seely has worked alongside scientists in the Arctic and tropics, creating immersive moving-image and sound installations that explore the changing relationships between wildlife, humans, and the planet.

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Birds in Art

Through April 25, 2027

“Birds in Art” is an annual exhibition organized by The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, each year since 1976. The exhibit typically features new works by contemporary artists. However, this special 50th anniversary edition of “Birds in Art” also includes a selection of highlights from past years.

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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.