The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is thrilled to announce a significant addition to its esteemed collection: a one-of-a-kind Andy Warhol serigraph portrait of General Custer. This exceptional work […]
I Art Whitney
A blog about the collections, exhibits, and goings-on of the Whitney Western Art Museum.
“There wasn’t any make-believe or made-up stuff:” the Western Work of James Bama
Don Schmalz was riding up Trout Creek. The year was 1973. The wind was coming straight out of the north and it was snowing. He was leading two hunters into […]
Buffalo Bill Center of the West embarks on a digital journey with Bloomberg Connects
Smithsonian Affiliate partners with Bloomberg Connects app for digital guide, enhancing visitor experience, accessibility, and global outreach. The Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a […]
Exhibition Explores Photos by Artist James Bama – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2023 Exhibition Explores Photos by Artist: James Bama – Portraits of the West By Susan Floyd Barnett Are westerners different from people on the […]
Charlie Russell’s Tough Year
1917 was a tough year for Charlie Russell. His good buddy, bullwhacker Johnny Matheson, was dying. Johnny ran the last horse-drawn freight line between Great Falls and Fort Benton. Charlie […]
Explore Our Interactive Exhibits
A diverse collection of artifacts, galleries, and specimens are featured within the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Visitors can gain an understanding of Buffalo Bill’s journey, honor Plains Indian […]
