The C.M. Russell Museum

The C.M. Russell Museum Artist Charles M. Russell captured the landscapes, the spirit, and the culture of the West. Because the collection of the C.M. The Charles M.
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***THE MUSEUM DOES NOT AUTHENTICIATE OR PERFORM APPRIASIALS OR VALUATIONS OF ANY KIND***

Charles M. Russell captured the landscapes, the spirit, and the culture of the West during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Russell Museum spans the artist’s entire lifespan and includes the artist’s home and studio, the museum is the only place in the world where visitors can experience a total immersion in t

he art and life of Charles Russell, considered by many to be the foremost artist of the American West. Russell’s log studio was built adjacent to his home in 1903. Made of western red cedar telephone poles, the studio is filled with authentic cowboy gear and Indian artifacts that Russell collected and used when he painted and sculpted. Russell home is a blue, two-story frame house built in 1900 for $800. It is furnished with period pieces as well as items from the Russell family. When it was built, it was located in the most fashionable district in Great Falls. The Museum Store features museum-quality gifts, collectibles, books, and clothing. The store provides mail-order service and can ship items anywhere in the world. The Discovery Gallery provides an interactive space for families and children of all ages to explore Russell’s art and life in the Old West. It features period props, art activities, a fur-trade store, Indian Village, and chuck wagon. The mission of the C.M. Russell Museum is to collect, preserve, research, interpret, and educate on the art and life of Charles M. Russell; the art and lives of his contemporaries; and the art of preceding and ensuing generations that depicts and focuses on the culture, life, and country of Russell’s West.

***THE MUSEUM DOES NOT AUTHENTICIATE OR PERFORM APPRIASIALS OR VALUATIONS OF ANY KIND***

Join us Monday, September 28, as we discuss Bad Land: An American Romance by Jonathan Raban. Blending history, memoir, a...
09/01/2026

Join us Monday, September 28, as we discuss Bad Land: An American Romance by Jonathan Raban. Blending history, memoir, and travel writing, Raban tells the remarkable story of Montana's homesteading boom and the dreams, hardships, and resilience that shaped the High Plains. Come share in an evening of thoughtful conversation and Western history.

If you're planning a family weekend in Great Falls, don't miss Beyond the Vault: Staff Picks from the Permanent Collecti...
08/29/2026

If you're planning a family weekend in Great Falls, don't miss Beyond the Vault: Staff Picks from the Permanent Collection. On view through December, this special exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the museum's collection and makes for the perfect family outing.

Happy Birthday to the National Park Service! Today we celebrate the landscapes that inspired generations of artists, inc...
08/25/2026

Happy Birthday to the National Park Service! Today we celebrate the landscapes that inspired generations of artists, including Charlie Russell, and continue to shape the American West.

As students head back to school, remember learning doesn't stop in the classroom. Discover art, history, and hands-on in...
08/21/2026

As students head back to school, remember learning doesn't stop in the classroom. Discover art, history, and hands-on inspiration with a visit to the museum.

Today we celebrate National Nonprofit Day and thank our members, volunteers, donors, and visitors for helping preserve a...
08/17/2026

Today we celebrate National Nonprofit Day and thank our members, volunteers, donors, and visitors for helping preserve and share the stories of the American West. Your support makes our mission possible.

Applications are now open for The Russell 2027. Following three consecutive sold-out exhibitions, we're inviting contemp...
08/14/2026

Applications are now open for The Russell 2027. Following three consecutive sold-out exhibitions, we're inviting contemporary artists and consignments of exceptional historic works to be part of one of the nation's premier Western art events. Know someone who belongs? Share this opportunity.
Visit our website for more information: https://cmrussell.org/experience/submissions-consignment/

Don't miss your chance to experience Unsettled Lands by Manette Bradford before it closes August 30. This powerful exhib...
08/11/2026

Don't miss your chance to experience Unsettled Lands by Manette Bradford before it closes August 30. This powerful exhibition offers a contemporary perspective on the evolving West.

Join us Wednesday, August 12, from 1–2 p.m. for our final Summer Gallery Tour featuring the O.C. Seltzer Gallery with gu...
08/10/2026

Join us Wednesday, August 12, from 1–2 p.m. for our final Summer Gallery Tour featuring the O.C. Seltzer Gallery with guest docent Steve Seltzer. No RSVP required.

A day at the museum looks like this: Art, history, and stories at every turn. Plan your visit and experience it for your...
08/06/2026

A day at the museum looks like this: Art, history, and stories at every turn. Plan your visit and experience it for yourself.

Join us August 6 for Coffee & Conversation: Restoring the Russell Home. Following strong interest in the Log Studio, lea...
08/02/2026

Join us August 6 for Coffee & Conversation: Restoring the Russell Home. Following strong interest in the Log Studio, learn how research, preservation, and thoughtful restoration are shaping one of Montana's most treasured historic homes.

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400 13th Street N
Great Falls, MT
59401

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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