Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West The Whitney Western Art Museum is part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.

The Whitney Western Art Museum showcases top Western art, featuring works by masters like Remington, Russell, Moran, and Bierstadt, alongside contemporary artists. Located just fifty miles from Yellowstone’s East Gate, the Center’s seven-acre complex houses five museums and a research library, all under one roof and devoted to telling the authentic story of the American West.

Tomorrow, the Whitney is hosting the Arts Association for a copyist art event beginning at 10am! We’re so glad that th...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow, the Whitney is hosting the Arts Association for a copyist art event beginning at 10am! We’re so glad that they enjoyed their visit last year and are looking forward to welcoming them once again.

The Billings Art Association started the copyist program in 2024 as a way for plein air painters to have places to paint during cold weather. Copyist programs are historical ways for painters to learn from outstanding artists by creating their own versions of the artists’ works. Participants from the Billings Arts Association will have their easels set up in the Whitney as they work on copying artworks by western artists featured in our collection.

We’re excited to host the Billing Arts Association and hope that you’ll help us welcome them back to Cody!

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Previous Billings Arts Association copyist events, including artworks created during their visit to the Whitney in 2025.

10/06/2026

Welcome back to another episode of “Earthworks” with Draper Natural History Museum summer intern, Lexi!

This summer, Lexi examined some of the Whitney’s Yellowstone artworks through a geologist’s lens. Art can teach us about a lot of things, even geology! In this episode, learn about one of Yellowstone’s most iconic geysers: Old Faithful through a close look at the mixed media artwork "My Trip to Yellowstone" by Willem Volkersz.

The Center’s exhibition team has been hard at work this month putting together the finishing touches for the upcoming ex...
08/18/2026

The Center’s exhibition team has been hard at work this month putting together the finishing touches for the upcoming exhibition, Buffalo Nation!

Buffalo Nation is a two-year celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary and our national mammal – the American bison. This powerful animal has stood as witness to profound cultural and ecological change. Its story is one of resilience, strength, and symbolism—offering a powerful lens into America’s past and an inspiring vision for its future. The main exhibition launches this Saturday(!) August 22, 2026, in the Duncan Special Exhibition Gallery, and includes multiple displays, dazzling new technology, and an exciting lineup of public programs and educational activities.

Congratulations to all the Center staff who have brought this exhibition to life! We can’t wait to share it with you all!

To learn more, visit the Buffalo Nation page: https://centerofthewest.org/buffalo-nation/.

08/07/2026

Art can teach us about a lot of things. One area that you may not think about or connect to art very often is geology!

This summer, the Draper Natural History Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West intern, Lexi, has been examining some of the Whitney’s Yellowstone artworks through a geologist’s lens. And we love learning new things from our fellow museums at the Center of the West!

Enjoy this first video of Lexi’s “Earthworks” series! You might learn something new about the Golden Gate area of Yellowstone National Park.

Tomorrow is WyoGives! And this year, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is asking you to support two incredibly importa...
07/14/2026

Tomorrow is WyoGives! And this year, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is asking you to support two incredibly important educational program series: the Draper Natural History Museum’s Lunchtime Expeditions and the McCracken Research Library’s Local Lore programs and recordings. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to cover the annual costs of these two series! To donate, click here: https://www.wyogives.org/organizations/buffalo-bill-center-of-the-west.

These programs provide an important platform for experts to share their stories, research, photographs, and other works generated in the West and a way for in-person and online audiences to hear directly from those who know the content best.

If you've ever visited the Center of the West to see our exhibits and interpretive experiences, you understand the treasure and value of the collections and stories we share. We hope you'll choose to support us - as a private non-profit organization we must rely on foundations, specific grant opportunities, and thousands of donors like you to keep us moving forward.

Thank you for helping us welcome living experts to the Center and provide firsthand access to unique facets of the American West!

Watch art come to life this week as nationally acclaimed sculptor Jeff Rudolph serves as Artist-in-Residence at the Buff...
06/09/2026

Watch art come to life this week as nationally acclaimed sculptor Jeff Rudolph serves as Artist-in-Residence at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West! Rudolph is working in the Whitney each day from 9am to 3:30pm.

A Cody native, Rudolph is celebrated throughout the West for his striking sculptures in stone, bronze, terra cotta, and wood. His work captures the spirit of the American West and can be found in galleries and public spaces across the region.

Visitors are invited to stop by the Whitney throughout the week to observe Rudolph’s creative process, learn about his techniques, and experience firsthand the artistry behind Western sculpture.

The curators at the Center of the West have been busy and we have another new exhibition! “Arms of Revolution” is now op...
04/17/2026

The curators at the Center of the West have been busy and we have another new exhibition! “Arms of Revolution” is now open in the Cody Fi****ms Museum (CFM)!

Curated by our CFM colleagues in recognition of the United States’s 250th anniversary, “Arms of the Revolution” brings visitors face to face with the actual fi****ms and projectiles carried on Revolutionary battlefields. Drawing from the museum’s own holdings and rare loans from Fort Ticonderoga, Minuteman National Historic Site, and leading private collections, the exhibition explores the weapons of both Patriot and Loyalist forces. Immersive interpretive elements reveal how these tools functioned and why they mattered. At this historic milestone, Arms of the Revolution invites visitors to reflect on sacrifice, conflict, and the enduring ideals that gave rise to the United States.

Make sure to check out this great new exhibition! And congratulations to our CFM colleagues!

Learn more here: https://centerofthewest.org/arms-of-the-revolution/.

Seems like Winston enjoys spending time with a good painting just as much as we do! 😁🦥
04/12/2026

Seems like Winston enjoys spending time with a good painting just as much as we do! 😁🦥

We're all ready for Slow Art Day! Come join the Whitney curators in the gallery today from 12pm to 2pm for a little slow...
04/11/2026

We're all ready for Slow Art Day! Come join the Whitney curators in the gallery today from 12pm to 2pm for a little slow looking. Look for the sloth labels and the stools! Or, spend some extra time with whatever artwork catches your eye.

And remember, ZooMontana members get free admission to the Center of the West when they show their membership card!

We hope to see you soon!

Our colleagues at the Center of the West’s Plains Indian Museum have been hard at work on a new exhibition that opens to...
04/10/2026

Our colleagues at the Center of the West’s Plains Indian Museum have been hard at work on a new exhibition that opens tomorrow, Saturday, April 11!

Step into the world of contemporary Native American rodeo with “Riders of the Buffalo Nations,” a breathtaking photography exhibition by Amsterdam-based artist Doug Hancock. Against the sweeping landscapes of the Black Hills and Montana’s rolling hills, Hancock captures the skill, courage, and spirit of today’s Native cowboys and cowgirls.

Honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Riders—Native horsemen whose traditions reach back to the buffalo hunts—the exhibition explores three themes: identity, rodeo, and community. Visitors will encounter powerful portraits, action scenes, projected film clips, and hands-on displays that bring this living tradition to life.

Featuring 39 photographs, including three large-scale murals, “Riders of the Buffalo Nations” offers a vivid look at the enduring role of Native peoples in rodeo, horsemanship, and cultural celebration.

The exhibition will be on display in the Center of the West’s John Bunker Sands Gallery. Please make sure to check this great new exhibition! And congratulations to our PIM colleagues!

And Saturday is also Slow Art Day! So come join us for a great new exhibition and a little slow looking. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about "Riders of the Buffalo Nations" here: https://centerofthewest.org/riders-of-the-buffalo-nation/.

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