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.

City: Montana

Mon 23 Dec

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Mon 23 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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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.

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tlewiswatts53

Jul 2022

My late beloved husband David & I had planned to come to Great Falls just to visit this museum. He would have loved this so much! You can actually buy your ticket online through Trip Advisor; however, if you’re age 60+, there’s a senior discount which doesn’t show, so be aware of that. The museum is open 10 am to 5 pm every day, & it is very well-thought out in its design. When you check in at the gift shop entry, they give you a map: Use it! It helps direct you through the story & events of Charlie Russell’s life, & is well worth it. Each gallery also is labeled, up on the wall by the ceiling, so if you feel a little lost, you can always check it against the map to know exactly where you are… My best suggestion is to follow the map & read the major events which shaped his life & therefore, his art! He was a very thoughtful man, & so gifted. If it hadn’t been for his amazing life partner, who turned out to be a fantastic business manager, he might not have become nearly as well-known for his work, which captured a vanishing age, especially here in Montana. To discover that a book his father read to him as a young boy fired his imagination to love the West & to go to Montana is a tribute not only to his father, but also, to how powerful a force loving to read can be! After you complete the galleries & the lower level, you’ll be ready to visit the Russell studio & home! Both are quite charming. I took my time, focusing mostly on everything about Charles M. Russell in his museum, & I spent about 2 hours in the main museum. The studio & home together afterward were about a half hour. Enjoy your visit!

montanapescado

Jun 2022

... then the C.M. Russell Museum is an absolute must. Next to Remington, Russell is the biggest name in Western art, and he may well be the better artist. In addition to the quality art viewing (full disclosure, some key pieces are likely to be out at any given time), you will also get insight into Russell's life and how the changing west influenced his art. The museum also has a solid collection of other Western art.

726vickieh

Jun 2022

We arrived at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana to revisit one of my favorite art museums. Russell's paintings are beautiful and capture the history and heart of the West. His paintings tell a story and so it's important to have plenty of time to enjoy his work and the other artists and historical exhibits at the museum. When we arrived there were 38 adults standing and talking in front of the Russell Museum. We had booked our ticked over Trip Advisor which was great. However, when we entered the museum was having difficulty checking the tour group of 38 in. We waited and then I approached the desk and said we had prebooked. Behind the desk, they were very nice and said even though they had the print out of our booking we still had to be checked in. So we waited. When they finally advised the group of 38 to enter and said they would get their tickets coordinated while they were touring, they checked us in. The C.M. Russell Museum is such a wonderful experience and the gift shop is great. The staff was very courteous but I think they need to have a liason for large groups.