You'll be very fortunate to visit this unique site in Great Falls and perhaps all USA. It's most importan paintings are unique by the artist Russell who was able to get what he saw and experience in the XIX when living and travelling in the west. There are many items, artifacts, objects and paints, sculptures from other important American artists from the XIX and beggening of XX century, most of them inspired by Russell. This is one of the 3 most important museums in Great Falls, all well conserved and displayed on 2 levels of the big building. There are also a cabin *(shared studio with another local artist), Russell's house and several metal statues outdoors. The gift store inside the museum is big and has many variated souveniers and crafts on sale, some pretty expensive. There's also another gift store just on the opisite corner from the museum, where you can find many other items related to the city and Montana state. It's staff are all very polite, helpful, infomative, smiliy. The site is very worth to visit, well conserved and maintained. There's an elevator for both levels and access for handicap persons too. Excellent choice for visitors in town, and for families with kids too.Us 3 had a great time for almost 2 hrs, and so we do recommend it 100 % to everybody. C - M - S from Speedycreek, SK, CAN.