Wyoming Arts Council

National Museum of Wildlife Art springs into summer


National Museum of Wildlife Art events, June 16-23

Wednesday, June 16

Art Alive @ 12:05 Bald Eagle: Protecting an American Icon

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 12:05PM · Museum galleries · FREE for members or with Museum admission.

Join Craighead Beringia South’s Avian Program Project Manager, Bryan Bedrosian, for an inside look into the lives and behavior of Jackson Hole’s bald eagles and how our actions can affect and protect this amazing species.

Wednesday, June 16

Family Fundays: Dragons & Butterflies

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 2:00 – 3:00pm · Chrystie Classroom · FREE for members or with Museum admission.

This popular summer family series returns! Participants will explore the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Activities will supplement those unique experiences and are designed for school aged children. Pre-registration required ONLY for large groups. Call 307–732–5435 for more information.

Friday, June 18

Summer Film Series: Amba the Russian Tiger

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 2:00 – 3:00pm · Cook Auditorium · FREE!

This remarkable film tells the story of “Spirit Amba,” the Russian Tiger. Cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels through the dense forests of Ussuriland hoping for a glimpse of one of the rarest and most elusive animals on the planet. Film and synopsis provided by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.

Sunday, June 20

Summer Film Series: NATURE: Parrots in the Land of Oz

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 2:00 – 3:00pm · Cook Auditorium · FREE!

From the outrageous drumming palm cockatoo in the tropical rainforests, to the shameless red female eclectus parrot of the far north who keeps a male harem, and the incredibly prolific budgerigars of the deserts, a spectacular array of parrots has evolved in Australia. Film and synopsis provided by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.

Monday, June 21

Young at Art

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 10:30 – 11:15AM · Chrystie Classroom · Free for members or with Museum admission.

Art classes for toddlers ages five and under, accompanied by their caregiver, focusing on the simple art concepts of color, shape, texture and line. Pre-registration is unnecessary except for large groups. Call 307-732-5435 for more information.

Tuesday, June 22

Summer Film Series: NATURE: Parrots in the Land of Oz

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 2:00 – 3:00pm · Cook Auditorium · FREE!

From the outrageous drumming palm cockatoo in the tropical rainforests, to the shameless red female eclectus parrot of the far north who keeps a male harem, and the incredibly prolific budgerigars of the deserts, a spectacular array of parrots has evolved in Australia. Film and synopsis provided by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.

Wednesday, June 23

Family Fundays: Shells & Patterns

National Museum of Wildlife Art · 2:00pm · Chrystie Classroom · Free for members or with Museum admission.

Activities designed for school-aged children help explore the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Pre-registration required for large groups. Free for members or with Museum admission. Call 307–732–5435 for details.


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