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Fight or Flight

January 24, 2015 - August 29, 2015

From imagined battles between tigers and antelope by Antoine-Louis Barye to running pronghorn by Bob Kuhn, this exhibition explores animal instincts via animal paintings, prints, and sculptures from the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s permanent collection – and presents an opportunity to look at theories of animal instinct and the techniques used by artists to convey motion.

STRETCHING CANADA GOOSE 1983, Oil on Board ROBERT BATEMAN Canada, 1930 -
Robert F. Kuhn, Cruisin’ 1980. Acrylic on Board. National Museum of Wildlife Art Collection. © Estate of Robert F. Kuhn.
Eadweard Muybridge, Buffalo walking, 1887. Silver Gelatin photograph on linen steel-plate paper. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art.
Carl Brenders, Without Warning, 1998. Gouache and Watercolor on Illustration Board. Gift of Jim and Maggie Hunt, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Carl Brenders.
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Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards

Through April 21, 2024

Bringing Africa to the World, and the World to Africa. What separates the Mkapa Photo Awards from other photo competitions is their core commitment to conservation through categories that are specific to topics of concern in modern Africa.

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Transformations: Wildlife in Inuit Art and Culture

Through May 5, 2024

Through cultural stories, Transformations seeks to explore Inuit history, values, and beliefs. The exhibit is comprised of works from the permanent collection and items on loan from private collections. The hope, as it is with all exhibits, is that visitors take away a deeper appreciation of the artwork and perhaps are introduced to something that they did not know before. Most importantly, we want to bring attention to the fact that today Inuit artists are producing powerful artworks that reference histories and that, at the same time, confront contemporary issues such as conservation and environmental concerns.

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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!"
— Bishnu A.
"An amazing collection of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts that preserve and celebrate the beauty of the natural world and wildlife. I was thoroughly impressed!"
— Rita D.
"What an amazing and inspiring collection. A lovely way to spend time in Jackson Hole!"
— Jo A.
"I loved it and was surprised to see a section that also encouraged children to participate, probably one of the only museums that wasn't boring!"
— Mandy L.
"This place is amazing! And I absolutely love the educational considerations for young minds. "
— Charlotte C.
"Wonderful museum. Excellent restaurant - the food, waitstaff, and ambiance! "
— Eileen J.
"Enjoyed the botanical tour! The plants were all blooming, and there were birds too. "
— Ron K.
"Really enjoyed the exhibit of the Big Four!"
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