National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY

The National Museum of Wildlife Art is located at 2820 Rungius Road, Jackson Hole, WY 83001. It is approximately two and half miles north of Jackson Hole Town Square and it overlooks the National Elk Refuge. From October through May 16th the museum's hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Beginning on May 17th through October the museum is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The museum is closed on Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Admission prices are ten dollars for adults, nine dollars for seniors 60 and older, five dollars for children ages 5-18 and children under five are free. A family of two adults and two children is thirty dollars and each additional child is one dollar. A museum membership allows free entry and Museums West members are also free. Groups of ten or more can get special rates but they need to call in advance. A coupon for one dollar off is printable at the National Wildlife of Art's web site. Guests can use audio wands for no additional charge when visiting the museum. Visitors in wheel chairs can gain access through the main entrance and there is an elevator between floors.

Some of the exhibitions that are at the museum or have been at the National Museum of Wildlife Art include: A Change of Seasons which represents wildlife in all four seasons, a Collection of Rosa Bonheur and the European Tradition, The Natural World that showcases the photography of Thomas D. Mangelsen and A Diverse View of the West on Paper.

Other exhibitions feature winners of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, Etchings by Karl Bodmer about the Travels in the Interior of North America, Original Sketches by Karl Bodmer titled Karl Bodmer's Western Wildlife and Dusk to Dawn: Nocturnes from the Collection.

The Rising Sage Caf,is located inside the National Museum of Wildlife Art. They serve a full lunch and in the summer guests can dine on the deck and look at the Sleeping Indian Mountain as well as the National Elk Refuge. The restaurant serves sandwiches such as a BBQ beef brisket, Reuben, Tuna Pita, Tuna Melt, Grilled Chicken, Roast Turkey, BLT, Portobello Mushroom and Chicken Salad Croissant. These sandwiches also come with a choice of a cup of soup, cup of chili, house salad, chips and salsa or potato chips. Other favorites at the Rising Sage are a Chicken Caesar Wrap, Veggie Wrap, Quesadilla and Montana Buffalo Burger. They also serve burgers, other salads and feature a children's menu. Kids get to enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, grilled cheese, grilled ham and cheese or a turkey and Swiss sandwich. Guests at the museum can also indulge in snacks like a muffin, cookie or chips and salsa. Beverages include: sodas, lemonade, juice, milk, coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, beer and wine. Spring Creek Ranch is nearby for visitors wishing to spend the night as are other hotels in Jackson Hole.