Be wildly inspired.
Wildlife encounters aren't just for the national parks. At the National Museum of Wildlife Art you'll stand face to face with lifesize sculptures on our outdoor trail, take in vistas of the National Elk Refuge, and experience wildlife of the world through art of all mediums in our curated collection and exhibits.
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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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Dreams of the Forgotten Coral Kingdom
Through March 8, 2026Descend into an otherworldly ocean where reality blurs with imagination. "Dreams of the Forgotten Coral Kingdom" is an immersive art experience revealing the hidden wonders of marine life and the delicate ecosystems beneath the water.
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Art in Motion: Kinetic Sculpture with Ivan Iler
Starts May 28, 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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Prismatic Menagerie: Origami-Inspired Sculptures by Hacer
Through May 31, 2026We 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 InstallationFeaturing 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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American Black Bear - Carl Rungius
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Black Peacocks with Japanese Persimmons - Jessie Arms Botke
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Caravan (Owl) - Peter Gerakaris
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African Lions - Wilhelm Kuhnert
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Leopard in a Sausage Tree - Robert Bateman
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Pas de Deux - Robert F. Kuhn
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Run River Run - Steve Kestrel
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Chamois Mother and Baby - Rosa Bonheur
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Wingmead - Richard E. Bishop
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Belly Deep - Astley David Middleton Cooper
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Make it Wild: Birds of a Color: Exploring Color Mixing in Pastel with Jennifer Hoffman
February 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Learn More -
Youth Art Tutorial: Drawing an Arctic Grayling with Jane Lavino
February 5, 2026 @ 3:30 pm Learn More -
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Make it Wild: Through My Own Eyes: Exploring Artistic Vision and The Creative Process
March 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Learn More -
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Come for the art. Stay for the full experience.
Between perusing galleries featuring more than 550 artists and over 5,000 cataloged items of animal art, don’t forget NMWA’s on-site attractions.
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Dine at Palate
Inspired indoor and outdoor dining with breathtaking views of the National Elk Refuge.
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Explore the Sculpture Trail
Experience the art of wildlife sculpture within the natural setting of Jackson Hole’s incomparable landscape. Designed by award-winning landscape architect, Walter Hood.
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Browse Our Exhibits
Explore temporary exhibtions and dive deeper into the permanent collection!
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NMWA is the nation’s only museum dedicated solely to wildlife art, representing wild animals from around the world.
Our mission is to impart knowledge and generate wonder through art and education.
Wildlife art provides an opportunity to connect with nature, our environment, and the outdoors. Join our mission to inspire and inform these important connections.
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