Whitney Western Art Museum
Whitney Western Art Museum
A Must-See Wild West Museum
The Whitney Western Art Museum ranks among the finest western art museums in the nation. Its galleries feature masterpieces by Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, and other influential artists, both traditional and contemporary. Just minutes from Yellowstone, the Whitney invites visitors to explore the powerful connections between art, history, and the American West. Wander through world-class galleries, take in timeless paintings and sculptures, and see how artists shaped the way the world imagines the West. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation’s best art museums in its Readers’ Choice Awards, the Whitney is an essential stop on the road to Yellowstone.
Explore Our Digital Guide
The Whitney has an awesome digital guide, accessible through Bloomberg Connects, a free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Visitors—in person here in the Whitney or from anywhere in the world—can access the our world-class art collection and special exhibitions through the app. The Whitney was the first museum in Wyoming to join the app, which features free digital guides to more than 250 museums, galleries, gardens, and other cultural spaces around the world.
Peter Hassrick Public Programs
The Whitney Western Art Museum’s Peter Hassrick Public Programs series, named in honor of the late renowned western American art scholar Peter H. Hassrick, presents engaging and creative educational talks that align with Peter’s principal scholarly interest in 19th and early 20th century American art of the West. Find details about the series, videos of past programs, and information on Peter’s legacy by clicking the button below. Once we have upcoming programs scheduled, you’ll find them there as well.
West Words: Artists in Conversation
“West Words” is a series of short audio features that highlight the creativity, vision, and enduring impact of artists represented in the Whitney Western Art Museum.
Hosted by curators Susan Barnett and Ashlea Espinal, the series uncovers the stories behind the art and the artists themselves. Listeners hear how personal histories, creative choices, and Western traditions come together on canvas and in sculpture. Each episode reveals why these voices remain vital today—and how their work continues to shape and expand the story of the American West.
Whitney Gallery Themes
The Whitney Western Art Museum explores the real and mythic West through wildlife, landscapes, Native Americans, heroes and legends, and historic events.
What Will You See?
Artworks in the Whitney—by the western masters and contemporary artists of today—may inspire you, intrigue you, entertain you. Here are a few highlights.
Curated by the Community
It’s your chance to be the curator! Choose a favorite object or artist to highlight and get in touch with our Whitney Western Art Museum staff with your recommendation.
The Whitney has again been voted one of the “Best Art Museums” by Newsweek! In this Readers’ Choice contest, expert panelists from the art world select ten nominees and readers vote on the winner. We’re in good company, second on a list that also includes the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery of Art, and the MET. Congratulations to the Whitney for well-deserved recognition of exceptional dedication and contribution to the art world.
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