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National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY

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National Museum of Wildlife Art

A hillside museum of animal art above the National Elk Refuge, with indoor galleries and an outdoor sculpture trail.

2820 Rungius Rd · Jackson, WY

About National Museum of Wildlife Art

This museum is dedicated to wildlife art, with more than 5,000 cataloged works by about 550 artists, from Carl Rungius and John James Audubon to Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol. Its Idaho quartzite building was inspired by the ruins of Slains Castle in Scotland. Outside, a three-quarter-mile sculpture trail designed by Walter Hood winds past more than 20 wildlife sculptures, with views over the National Elk Refuge.

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