The Brinton Museum

The Brinton Museum The Brinton Museum - Enriching connections to the land, people and cultures of the West. The Brinton’s 24,000-square-foot Forrest E. Mars, Jr.

Wyoming’s rolling Bighorn Mountains envelop The Brinton Museum on the 620-acre Quarter Circle A Ranch. Its sweeping landscape and surrounding mountain range have long been the muse of treasured American artists and the setting for rich cultural traditions integral to the American Indian tribes inhabiting this region. Building houses one of the most significant and extensive 19th, 20th and 21st cen

tury Western and American Indian Art collections in the U.S. featuring Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, Thomas Moran, Edward Borein, Winold Reiss, and the largest Hans Kleiber collection in the world. The Brinton Museum is located just 15 minutes south of downtown Sheridan, Wyoming at 239 Brinton Road, Big Horn, Wyoming. To learn more visit thebrintonmuseum.org.

Artist Demonstration with John Pepion, Tongue River Artist in ResidenceJune 20, 1 - 3 pmJohn Pepion is a nationally reco...
06/19/2026

Artist Demonstration with John Pepion, Tongue River Artist in Residence
June 20, 1 - 3 pm

John Pepion is a nationally recognized ledger book artist who will give a drawing demonstration. Mr. Pepion's residency is a partnership between The Brinton Museum and the Tongue River Artist Residency.

The Brinton Museum, 2nd floor.

School may be out, but creativity is just getting started.Summer Art Camp at The BrintonJuly 13–16 | Ages 9–12Young arti...
06/18/2026

School may be out, but creativity is just getting started.

Summer Art Camp at The Brinton
July 13–16 | Ages 9–12

Young artists will spend four days exploring art techniques, experimenting with new materials, and finding inspiration in the landscapes and collections of the historic Quarter Circle A Ranch.

$175 per student
Includes lunch and materials.

Space is limited. Register today: thebrintonmuseum.org

Save the Date!Join The Brinton Museum for WyoGives on July 15.One day of giving. One day of impact.More details coming s...
06/18/2026

Save the Date!

Join The Brinton Museum for WyoGives on July 15.

One day of giving. One day of impact.

More details coming soon!

Join The Brinton Museum and the WYO Theater for a special screening of I Am Only a Craftsman.Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 PM...
06/18/2026

Join The Brinton Museum and the WYO Theater for a special screening of I Am Only a Craftsman.

Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 PM
WYO Theater

This documentary by Salvatore M. Brown follows the decades-long friendship between Wyoming master leather carver Jim Jackson and Japanese leather artist Taka Otsuka, exploring the global influence of Sheridan-style leather tooling and the enduring values of craftsmanship, humility, and artistic excellence.

Following the screening, guests are invited to stay for a panel discussion exploring the film's themes of tradition, cultural exchange, and the power of art to connect people across borders.

Presented in conjunction with James F. Jackson: Legacy in Art and Leather.

Tickets available through the WYO Theater.

I Am Only a Craftsman
Directed by: Salvatore Brown
Produced by: Shawn Parker

Funded in Part by:
Sheridan County Travel & Tourism
WY Arts Council
WY Humanities Council

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Tipi Raising at The Brinton Museum.A special thank you to Wallace Be...
06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Tipi Raising at The Brinton Museum.

A special thank you to Wallace Bearchum for sharing his knowledge and leadership, to our volunteers and staff for their hard work, and to the many community members who came out to lend a hand.

We were thrilled by the incredible turnout and grateful to spend the morning together learning, working, and celebrating this annual tradition. Thank you for helping make it such a memorable event.

Join us this Thursday for a special lecture presented in conjunction with *The Unfinished War: The Battle of the Little ...
06/16/2026

Join us this Thursday for a special lecture presented in conjunction with *The Unfinished War: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in Native American Art*.

**“The Picture is the Rope”: Listening to the Strands**
**Rodney G. Thomas, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)**
**Thursday, June 18 | 5:00–7:00 PM**

Through Native pictographic artworks, Rodney Thomas will explore how Plains artists recorded the Battle of the Little Bighorn, preserving history, testimony, and lived experience through visual storytellinJoin us this Thursday for a special lecture presented in conjunction with The Unfinished War: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in Native American Art.

“The Picture is the Rope”: Listening to the Strands
Rodney G. Thomas, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Thursday, June 18 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Through Native pictographic artworks, Rodney Thomas will explore how Plains artists recorded the Battle of the Little Bighorn, preserving history, testimony, and lived experience through visual storytelling.

Free and open to the public.

Learn more: thebrintonmuseum.org

Free and open to the public.

Learn more: thebrintonmuseum.org

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Gala Sponsor Party.Special thanks to Bozeman Trail Gallery for gracio...
06/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Gala Sponsor Party.

Special thanks to Bozeman Trail Gallery for graciously hosting, Nola Catering for the delicious refreshments, and Epoch Wines for providing the evening's wines.

We are especially grateful to our Patron and Corporate Table Sponsors whose generosity helps sustain The Brinton Museum and the work we do throughout the year.

The 2026 Annual Brinton Gala: Our Legends: Preserving a Lasting Legacy is proudly presented by First Federal Bank & Trust.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to celebrating together at this year's Gala.

Join us tomorrow for a seasonal tradition at The Brinton Museum.Tipi RaisingFriday, June 12 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PMLed by Wa...
06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow for a seasonal tradition at The Brinton Museum.

Tipi Raising
Friday, June 12 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Led by Wallace Bearchum (Northern Cheyenne), this annual event offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the structure, purpose, and cultural significance of the tipi. Watch the raising take place or lend a hand as we prepare for the summer season.

All are welcome.

Please meet in the main museum parking lot.

Tomorrow at The Brinton:Unfinished War Oral History RoundtableThursday, June 11 | 5–7 PMJoin Northern Cheyenne, Lakota, ...
06/11/2026

Tomorrow at The Brinton:

Unfinished War Oral History Roundtable
Thursday, June 11 | 5–7 PM

Join Northern Cheyenne, Lakota, and Crow speakers as they share personal and ancestral connections to the Battle of the Little Bighorn through oral history, memory, and lived experience.

Presented in conjunction with The Unfinished War: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in Native American Art.

Free and open to the public.

Now on view at The Brinton Museum:James F. Jackson: Legacy in Art and LeatherExplore the remarkable career of Wyoming ar...
06/10/2026

Now on view at The Brinton Museum:

James F. Jackson: Legacy in Art and Leather

Explore the remarkable career of Wyoming artist and master leather craftsman James F. Jackson through an exhibition featuring paintings, carved and tooled leather, and works that bridge the worlds of fine art and traditional craftsmanship.

From modernist-inspired compositions to intricate Sheridan-style leatherwork, the exhibition highlights a lifetime dedicated to creativity, innovation, and excellence in craft.

On view now at The Brinton Museum.

Learn more: thebrintonmuseum.org

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239 Brinton Road
Big Horn, WY
82833

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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+13076723173

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