Admission to the C. M. Russell Museum

Overview

Visit the acclaimed C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, which features more than 4,000 art pieces spanning roughly 50 years of American history. See prized works of art from one of America's preeminent western artists, from beautiful mountain landscapes painted in oil to intimate photographs of 19th-century Plains Indians.

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Sun 22 Dec

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Great Falls
400 13th St N,

This ticket must be exchanged for a direct entry ticket at the starting point of the attraction.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Touching the artwork is prohibited
Food and drinks, flash photography, and bags/backpacks are not allowed in the museum or galleries
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

C.M. Russell Museum

Born in 1864 in St. Louis, Charles M. Russell grew up fascinated by tales of the Wild West. He traveled to Montana in 1880 and made a life on the frontier, working first as a cowboy and then a night wrangler, leaving his days free to observe and sketch working cowboys. Once a full-time artist, Russell moved with his wife the short distance from Cascade to Great Falls, where he built his home and studio. Over the course of his life he created around 4,000 works of art that reside in both public and private collections throughout the country. Although primarily focused on the works of the local artist, the C.M. Russell Museum also includes numerous collections of other western artists whose works complemented the themes that so intrigued Russell throughout his lifetime as well as the original Russell Home and Studio.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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James_Clow

Sep 2022

We attended the CM Russell art auction and viewing party on Thursday night prior to Friday and Saturday’s auction. Friday morning allowed us more free time to explore the museum. Having never been there before we were both impressed. Besides historical works, and Russell home and studio there was Contemporary Western Art as well Historical Art on consignment. The staff, volunteers and management were knowledgeable and friendly.Food and drinks were provided to the guests as well as a good opportunity to meet other artists and see their work. Prior to the auction event, the museum exhibits all of the work for one month. The work must be juried in by a selection committee and a quite reasonable commission is used to help fund the gallery’s operating cost for the year. Tickets for specific events are purchased by museum supporters or given to participating artists. The Russell also offers a guest lecturer symposium during Saturday morning for free. Due to travel constraints we were unable to stay as long as we would have liked. The museum is a mainstay of the community and something Montanans are proud of. The Russell Art Auction is the event of the season in Great Falls.

JclintonH

Sep 2022

This is a very fine display of western art and the life of Charles M. Russell and his wife including their home and his art studio log cabin . You need to stay around 3 hours to see the most of it.

SpokaneTraveler2020

Sep 2022

Unfortunately, we visited just after the big fund raising auction for which what appears to have been the majority of the permanent exhibit was temporarily removed to free up space for the auction. Have been there several times before and was taken back seeing the many empty walls. That said, there were enough (barely) Russell works to see along with the studio and home. Seeing Russell's art in person is a whole different experience.