Current Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
In addition to our five museums, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West creates and hosts temporary special exhibitions in various galleries throughout the Center. Here’s what’s on view today:
Spur of the Moment
Spur of the Moment: Iconic Styles of the American West explores the historical and cultural influences of Western-inspired design. Featuring the McCracken Research Library’s exceptional photographic and archival collections, alongside loans from partners including Levi Strauss & Co., the exhibition pairs photographic images of practical and adorned garments with striking examples of clothing and accoutrement from the past to today, illustrating the timeless allure of western dress. Now open through March 1, 2025.
Buffalo Nation
Center-wide
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 Buffalo Nation experience launches in January 2026 and includes multiple exhibitions, dazzling new technology, and an exciting lineup of public programs and educational activities.
Today’s West features selections from the Whitney Western Art Museum’s collection of contemporary art created since the 1950s. The subjects are familiar: the land, peoples, and wildlife of the American West. However, unconventional techniques and styles and modern-day themes distinguish these artworks from their historical counterparts.
Past Exhibitions
